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0.75ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- K Clarity - I1 - I2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height:16 mm Rise
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.46ctw Alexandrite Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
, Round Brilliant 0.34ctw Color - Green - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.12ctw Cut - Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Tourmaline Diamond Bypass Accent Fashion Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Radiant Cut Tourmaline at approximately 2.20 Carats 0.15 Carats Total Weight of
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.60ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.60ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Knot Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 35 round brilliant= 0.56cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graff Diamond Invisible Setting and Marquise Emeralds Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
compellingly luxe touch to any ensemble of yours. The ring is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold and it is
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Bypass Ring, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .21ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or Up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Spiga 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds and a pink tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k White Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Radiant and Emerald Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 1 radiant cut 5.18ct Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully designed diamond bypass ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The elongated ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
10KT yellow gold approximately 1.00 Total carat weight diamond bypass ring with H-I color and I1
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Floral Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .86ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 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

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Swirl Bypass Ring, 14k Round Cut .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise 2.41ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 2sizes for $20 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise Cut .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or Up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Cocktail Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Setting Type: Channel Product Gram Weight: 5.58 Grams Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bypass Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This absolutely stunning rose cut diamond ring is a must! The pear shaped and round rose cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart-Shaped Diamond Bypass Ring, 4.03 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Romantic and delicate, two heart-shaped diamonds form a bypass design in this sophisticated ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds 2.64 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 4 Fancy Yellow Diamonds = 1.28 Carats Origin: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.95 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds. Set in a bypass setting made in 18 karat yellow gold. Style available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

20ctw Single Cut Diamond Ring, 10k Yellow Gold Tiered Cluster Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
(yellow and white) Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: I3 Color: H - I Cut: Single Total
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiga Tubogas Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring comprised of segmented chevron motif 'Spiga' tubogas With
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1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Bypass Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
The Victorians really knew how to make a stunning engagement ring! This ring is no exception! It is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Bypass Design Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) bypass design ring set with two (2) 2.5mm natural round
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Crystal Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
glittering diamonds totaling 0.20ct add a touch of luxurious luster. Ring Size: 5.25 (49 5/8) Ring Top
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Crystal Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
glittering diamonds totaling 0.20ct add a touch of luxurious luster. Ring Size: 5.25 (49 5/8) Ring Top
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 18KY Gold 1.74 Ct Yellow Diamond 1.55 Ct White Diamond Bypass Ring
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
Made in New York this fantastic platinum & 18KYG yellow & white diamond bypass ring features 1.28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Bypass Ring, 10k Single Cut Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Cartier turns this ring on a spell of whimsy, its fluid arc becoming a duet between matching charms
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Bypass Ring, 10k Marquise Cut .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $30 or Up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Bypass Ring Demantoid Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Size 7.5
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Diamond Bypass Ring Demantoid Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Size 7.5 This refined ring features
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Cocktail Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.80ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 1/5 Cttw Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of a glamour to your outfit with this fabulous diamond ring. Created with the finest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Nouvelle Vague Bypass Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent 18k yellow gold Cartier bypass style ring set with the highest quality Cartier round
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Marquise and White Diamond Marquise Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.98 ct. emerald marquise with a 1.68 ct. white diamond marquise. Handmade in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Bypass Ring
By Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass style and terminating with tail and a matte gold highly rendered cherub figure With wings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Design Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Classic bypass style 14 karat yellow gold estate ring features a vivid, cornflower blue oval shaped
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

RUCHI Ruby with Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold Snake Bypass Wrap Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold snake bypass wrap ring features two rubies and a diamond pavé design covering
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass ring with Pave Diamond Circle Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 87 round brilliant cut = .85cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Amethyst and Peridot Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” bypass ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds, an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow and Orange Sapphire Gold Parrot Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glistening with the colors of a tropical sunset, this incredible bypass ring by Zorab Atelier de
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Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.65ctw Marquise Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.45ct Cut - Marquise Color - J - K Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.96ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Bypass Size 8.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.46ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.98ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 10k Yellow Gold Size 7 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.98ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 4.75 Beveled Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.18ct Round Diamond Solitaire Ring 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Size 4
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.18ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 10k Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Scalloped Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Single 0.18ctw, Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9.5 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.34ct Cut - Marquise Color - G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8 Bypass Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.58ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Bypass Size 6.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.58ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.5 Cocktail Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.80ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.5 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.80ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.20ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70ctw Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring 10k Yellow Gold Cocktail Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.70ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.