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0.15ctw Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Bypass Design Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) bypass design ring, set with one (1) 8x6mm oval tanzanite
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bypass Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage colored sapphire & diamond bypass ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia B. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Diamond Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sonia B. Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 85 round brilliant cut=1.30cttw Color: G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Bypass Ring with Fancy Yellow and White Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless bypass style cocktail ring. The ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chunky Blue and Yellow Sapphire Bypass Statement Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent statement ring of bypass design in yellow gold, with an 11.66 carat oval mixed cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85ctw Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.55ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Bypass Dome Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This uniquely stacked design yellow gold ring is large and bold! Talk about a "Wow" factor! Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Four Row Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.58cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = .34cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Trillion Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 7.6 This elegant Mid Century ring from the 1960s features a stunning combination of diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow and White Diamond “Toi et Moi” Bypass Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Adorable finery is achieved by opposing arrows of fancy yellow and white diamond trillions. Ideally
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
-color diamonds of VVS clarity weighing 0.60ct each against gleaming 18K yellow gold. Ring Top Dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise Cut .45ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or Up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond gold platinum Flower Bypass Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The platinum and 18k yellow gold ring features two GIA fancy light yellow pear-shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Yellow Gold Panthere Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold featuring round-brilliant cut diamonds half way around weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Chic Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring Made in 14k Yellow Gold
By MJ Gabel
Located in Webster, NY
Chic diamond bypass ring made with 2.89ctw of Round Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold. Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Navette Bypass Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 9 stones round brilliant cut 2 - 3.5 mm approximately .40 total carats G-H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Yellow and White Diamond Two-Tone Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Yellow Gold White Diamonds: 1.04 carats Yellow Diamonds: 1.06 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11.6 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11.6 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
With two ends and infinite possibilities, this stylish estate ring is set with 64 round cut
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Cabochon Cut .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 4 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Peridot Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds and a peridot. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Oval Cut .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1970s Opal and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold bypass design ring set with two 7x5mm opals and two brilliant cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Black Coral Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold bypass design ring set with one black coral tapered baguette tablet
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Textured Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1990s ring with a bypass style emeralds with diamonds is crafted in solid 18K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow gold bypass design ring set with one 9.5x8mm oval pink tourmaline and eight (8
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring, 10k Single Cut .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11.6 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Diamond Pave Yellow and White Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow and 18K white gold and it is expertly set with colorless (grade F) diamonds of VS1 clarity that
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Diamond Pave Yellow and White Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow and 18K white gold and it is expertly set with colorless (grade F) diamonds of VS1 clarity that
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80ctw Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster bypass ring. This July birthstone ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and pave round brilliant cut diamonds. This design ring is also referred as a bypass or
Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 1/7 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Composed out of 10kt yellow gold, this ring is lined with glistening round, and baguette cut diamonds. No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This extravagant designer David Webb diamond cocktail ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Swan Bypass Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Swan Bypass Diamond Emerald Band Ring by Piaget. With Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.38ctw Diamond Ruby Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.06ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A splendid design is beautifully presented in radiant 18K yellow gold in this magnificent ring from
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Wide Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 19 round brilliant cut = 0.73cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bypass Cluster Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
At the center of this distinctive ring, a round brilliant diamond weighing approximately .80 carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.23ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Open Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamond Open Bypass Ring comes with a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.35ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.35ctw Cut - Round Brilliant & Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.66ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.66ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Diamond Coral Lapis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold, the ring also features 84 round brilliant cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.60 carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 35 round brilliant cut = 1.24cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tapered Baguette Diamonds, Emerald and Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
appeal with luxurious allure. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and it is expertly set with a total of
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant cut = 0.08cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant Baguette .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant & Baguette .50ctw Stone Information
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamonds and Pink and Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
, accentuated by scintillating diamonds. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 9.1 grams, while the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.27ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70ctw Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
inclusions and one of the diamonds has a small chip. Treatment - Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.9 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow and White Pear Shape Diamond Halo Bypass Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very chic and fashionable ring showcasing a pear shape yellow diamond surrounded by a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Yellow Diamond Bypass Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of yellow diamond bypass rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 224 vintage editions and 185 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of yellow diamond bypass rings to choose from, but contemporary and modern yellow diamond bypass rings are of considerable interest. ANGARA INC., Cartier and Bulgari each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, mixed cut and pear cut yellow diamond bypass rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of yellow diamond bypass rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Yellow Diamond Bypass Rings?

Prices for yellow diamond bypass rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $206,000, while yellow diamond bypass rings, on average, fetch $2,475.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Yellow Diamond Bypass Rings
  • a diamond bypass ring is a fashionable and unique ring that consists of a single metal band that "twists" and do not connect to each other. If it is an engagement ring, this gap between the two ends of the bands holds the diamond.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While diamonds signify love and devotion, a yellow diamond is meant to also signify knowledge, intellect and wisdom; it’s also seen as a hue of happiness and cheer. Receiving a yellow diamond engagement ring still signifies everlasting love much like a clear diamond, but it also is meant to bring an element of happiness and certainty—this is what makes it a popular diamond color for engagement rings. You’ll find a variety of yellow diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.