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Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Transom Window With Stylized Yellow Roses c1920
Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Transom Window With Stylized Yellow Roses c1920

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Transom Window With Stylized Yellow Roses c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Transom Window With Stylized Yellow Roses c1920 Measures - 17 3

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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Stained Glass

Victorian Yellow, Rose and White Gold Bow Brooch
Victorian Yellow, Rose and White Gold Bow Brooch

Victorian Yellow, Rose and White Gold Bow Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional Victorian 15k yellow, rose and white gold brooch in the form of a bow; part of our

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1890s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas, Still Life of Yellow Roses, English
Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas, Still Life of Yellow Roses, English

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas, Still Life of Yellow Roses, English

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Late 19th century oil on canvas still life of yellow roses and lilacs in an amber glass vase and

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Paint

Masonic 10k Yellow & Rose Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet circa 1900s
Masonic 10k Yellow & Rose Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet circa 1900s

Masonic 10k Yellow & Rose Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet circa 1900s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Masonic 10k Yellow & Rose Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet Circa 1900s Here is your

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch

Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow, Rose and Silver Ornate Bangle
Vintage Yellow, Rose and Silver Ornate Bangle

Vintage Yellow, Rose and Silver Ornate Bangle

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous silver bangle has the most exquisite rose gold and yellow gold overlay. There is also

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Cartier Trinity Size 5.25 US 18 Karats Yellow Rose and White Gold Ring
Vintage Cartier Trinity Size 5.25 US 18 Karats Yellow Rose and White Gold Ring

Vintage Cartier Trinity Size 5.25 US 18 Karats Yellow Rose and White Gold Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Vintage Cartier Trinity 18 Karats Yellow Rose and White Gold Ring Size 5.25 US code: aka283 in

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1920s Italian Modern Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace
20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow, rose and green gold. This charming antique necklace is made of a fine

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Etruscan Revival 19th Century Yellow Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Etruscan Revival 19th Century Yellow Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Etruscan Revival 19th Century Yellow Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Etruscan revival late 1800’s dangle earrings in 14k rose and yello gold. 14k rose gold 14k

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Late 19th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stork Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stork Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stork Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and rose gold charm pendant designed as a stork within an oval frame

Category

1910s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French First Communion 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Charm Pendant
French First Communion 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Charm Pendant

French First Communion 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow and rose gold charm pendant depicting a goblet with the word 'Souvenir

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1880s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Rose Gold Charm Pendant
French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Rose Gold Charm Pendant

French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Rose Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and rose gold charm pendant designed as a rose gold medal depicting

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Early 1900s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Sunburst Medal Pendant
Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Sunburst Medal Pendant

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Sunburst Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow and rose gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting

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1920s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Perroud Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Pendant
French Perroud Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Pendant

French Perroud Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary

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1920s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Rose Gold Glass

Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Rose Gold Glass

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14K yellow and rose gold towards the end of the

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1790s European George III Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stamp Pendant
French 19th Century Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stamp Pendant

French 19th Century Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stamp Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat yellow and rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique pendant, it is decorated

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French First Communion Chalice 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Charm Pendant
Antique French First Communion Chalice 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Charm Pendant

Antique French First Communion Chalice 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) gold charm pendant designed as a rose gold medal depicting a yellow gold

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1880s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Openwork Lozenge Shape Ring
1900s Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Openwork Lozenge Shape Ring

1900s Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Openwork Lozenge Shape Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. This elegant antique ring is made of rose gold wire forming

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French
Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French

Located in Lisbon, PT

19th Century Agate Cameo Brooch with Natural Pearls in Yellow and Rose Gold, France. A finely

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Snake Ring
French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Snake Ring

French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Snake Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose and yellow gold, horse head hallmark. This charming ring is set with 2

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Tricolor Yellow Rose White Gold Ring
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Tricolor Yellow Rose White Gold Ring

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Tricolor Yellow Rose White Gold Ring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique 14K rose, yellow, and white gold ring with ribbed scroll sides featuring a sapphire center

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique American Realist Framed Flower Jug Still Life Oil Painting Yellow Roses
Antique American Realist Framed Flower Jug Still Life Oil Painting Yellow Roses

Antique American Realist Framed Flower Jug Still Life Oil Painting Yellow Roses

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very impressive antique American flower still life oil painting. Stunning and unique original frame. Oil on canvas. Painting size, 18H by 14L. Exceptional quality. Signe...

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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Yellow Rose Rosettes Irish Donegal Arts Crafts Carpet 10'8"x13'3" Wool Rug
1920s Yellow Rose Rosettes Irish Donegal Arts Crafts Carpet 10'8"x13'3" Wool Rug

1920s Yellow Rose Rosettes Irish Donegal Arts Crafts Carpet 10'8"x13'3" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

. The palette is masterfully balanced, utilizing a soft, dusty rose background overlaid with delicate

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1920s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Wool

French Ivy Leaves Rolled 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Seed Pearl Charm Pendant
French Ivy Leaves Rolled 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Seed Pearl Charm Pendant

French Ivy Leaves Rolled 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Seed Pearl Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow rolled gold charm pendant depicting green tinted ivy leaves on a

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1910s French Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Circa 1920s
TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Circa 1920s

TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Circa 1920s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow & Rose Gold Link Bracelet Circa 1920s Here is your chance to

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pair of Milk Glass Lamps with Roses
Victorian Pair of Milk Glass Lamps with Roses

Victorian Pair of Milk Glass Lamps with Roses

Located in Boca Raton, FL

.Beautiful linen lamp shades with pink and yellow roses trim, Great feminine touch to any interior.

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Milk Glass

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow and Rose Gold & Diamond Scroll Shaped Brooch or Pin
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow and Rose Gold & Diamond Scroll Shaped Brooch or Pin

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow and Rose Gold & Diamond Scroll Shaped Brooch or Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow & rose golds. In the form of an unfurled

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Rose Gold Ring
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Rose Gold Ring

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Rose Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

. The centre stone is an uncertificated fancy yellow rose cut diamond, flanked by 4 colourless rose cuts

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster ring, c.1870s
Victorian 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster ring, c.1870s

Victorian 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster ring, c.1870s

Located in London, GB

set in silver, while the back and band are crafted from 15 carat yellow rose gold. This is a classic

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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

1900s Bohemia Porcelain Teal Blue Gilded Rose Plate
1900s Bohemia Porcelain Teal Blue Gilded Rose Plate

1900s Bohemia Porcelain Teal Blue Gilded Rose Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

blue ground fading towards the center which shows a hand-painted bouquet of pink and yellow roses. A

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Early 1900s Baltic Romantic Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant
Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow/Rose Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant, a stunning piece evoking the

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Austrian Moritz Zdekauer Porcelain Rose Plate
Austrian Moritz Zdekauer Porcelain Rose Plate

Austrian Moritz Zdekauer Porcelain Rose Plate

By Moritz Zdekauer Austria

Located in Philadelphia, PA

of pink and yellow roses. An eight lobed mold, each with a single hand painted rose. Beautiful hung

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Late 19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Porcelain

P K Silesia Porcelain Handled Rose Decorative Plate
P K Silesia Porcelain Handled Rose Decorative Plate

P K Silesia Porcelain Handled Rose Decorative Plate

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

sprays of pink and yellow roses, one large bouquet and two smaller posies. Two side pierced handles with

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Early 20th Century German Romantic Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Porcelain

Traditional Wool Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug
Traditional Wool Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug

Traditional Wool Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

floral bouquets separating double taupe arabesque medallions, in a saffron yellow rose garland border.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Wool

Antique Emil Madesclaire French Limoges Berry Draining Bowl & Underplate
Antique Emil Madesclaire French Limoges Berry Draining Bowl & Underplate

Antique Emil Madesclaire French Limoges Berry Draining Bowl & Underplate

Located in Dayton, OH

Madesclaire. White porcelain with gilt accents, printed with a stylized floral design of red, blue, and yellow

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19th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Reverse Christal Silver Pendant Flower Bouquet
Antique Reverse Christal Silver Pendant Flower Bouquet

Antique Reverse Christal Silver Pendant Flower Bouquet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

depicting a flower bouquet composed of red, pink, orange and yellow roses and green leaves. The ornamental

Category

1910s Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Silver

Joan of Arc - Antique solid 18 ct yellow gold pendant - Lorraine cross - d'arc
Joan of Arc - Antique solid 18 ct yellow gold pendant - Lorraine cross - d'arc

Joan of Arc - Antique solid 18 ct yellow gold pendant - Lorraine cross - d'arc

Located in Antwerp, BE

Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K yellow rose gold Hallmark : none - spectro tested

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 10 Karat Tri-Tone Cameo Diamond Ring
Art Deco 10 Karat Tri-Tone Cameo Diamond Ring

Art Deco 10 Karat Tri-Tone Cameo Diamond Ring

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Art Deco 10 Karat Tri-Tone Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Cameo Diamond Ring. The navette-shaped ring

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Pink Porcelain Covered Cup with Landscapes
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Pink Porcelain Covered Cup with Landscapes

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Pink Porcelain Covered Cup with Landscapes

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

style, with its Italian countryside landscapes very detailed. On the top of the lid, a yellow rose is

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Porcelain

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl
Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

factory Richard Ginori in Doccia. The set is composed by two pieces: the cup and the cover. The yellow

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Grand Tour Pietra Dura Oval Table Top on Cast Iron Base
Italian Grand Tour Pietra Dura Oval Table Top on Cast Iron Base

Italian Grand Tour Pietra Dura Oval Table Top on Cast Iron Base

Located in Kenilworth, IL

a bouquet of yellow roses with a white oriental lily. Surrounding the central inlay are pairs of

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Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Stone, Marble, Iron

Victorian rose cut diamond 18k rose and yellow gold pendant
Victorian rose cut diamond 18k rose and yellow gold pendant

Victorian rose cut diamond 18k rose and yellow gold pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This ornate Victorian pendant from the early 1900s glistens with 105 rose cut diamonds totaling

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19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rococo Revival Balloon-Back Parlor Chair, c. 1850–1870
Victorian Rococo Revival Balloon-Back Parlor Chair, c. 1850–1870

Victorian Rococo Revival Balloon-Back Parlor Chair, c. 1850–1870

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

pink and yellow roses on a soft blue-green background, finished with trim along the seat edge. Refined

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Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Walnut

Victorian 14k Diamond Floral-Motif Ring
Victorian 14k Diamond Floral-Motif Ring

Victorian 14k Diamond Floral-Motif Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A lovely diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow, rose, and greenn

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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Floral-Motif Ring
Victorian 14k Diamond Floral-Motif Ring

Victorian 14k Diamond Floral-Motif Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A lovely diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow, rose, and greenn

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Yellow Rose For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique yellow rose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique yellow rose may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique yellow rose from Fabio Ferrara, Dario Ferrara and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique yellow rose can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 882, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. Most of our antique yellow rose for sale are for women, but there are 504 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Yellow Rose?

The price for an antique yellow rose starts at $130 and tops out at $265,416 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,740.

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.