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18K Gold Yellow Diamond Rings

Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Intense Diamonds

Gia Certified Diamond Rings

Melee Ring

6 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

Radiant Cut With Trapezoid Side Stones

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 18k Yellow & White Emerald Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring

$7,800

GIA Certified 18k Yellow & White Emerald Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Two emerald cut diamonds locked in a loving embrace, this estate Toi et Moi ring takes its name from the French for "you and me." A 0.67 carat fancy deep orangey yellow diamond of se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Bottega Veneta “Sfera” Rotating Yellow Diamond Sphere Ring Circa 2010

$24,000

$450,000

Graff GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring

By Graff

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional diamond ring by Graff, centered on an important fancy yellow diamond of remarkable size and presence, set in a refined platinum and yellow gold mounting. The centerpi...

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2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring

$39,750

GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring showcases a breathtaking 3.03 carat natural fancy yellow diamond as its vibrant centerpiece. This mesmeri...

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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Side Stone Ring with 5.01ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Pear Shape

$58,500

Multi Side Stone Ring with 5.01ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Pear Shape

By M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Multi Side Stone Ring with 5.01ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Pear Shape Made win 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Center stone: 5.01ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Pear Shape GIA# 154****...

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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.01ct Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

$107,500

3.01ct Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

An elegant three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent 3.01-carat Cushion Cut diamond, prized for its exceptional VVS2 clarity and captivating brilliance. Flanking the center ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

$16,500

28014 18K White Gold GIA 2.13 Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold Halo and Prong 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold ring weighs 5g Center Fancy yellow cushion diamond weighs 2.13ct Diamond is Fancy Yellow Color...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

28013 18K White Gold GIA 1.12ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring

$8,600

28013 18K White Gold GIA 1.12ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold Prongs 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold ring weighs 4.5g Center Fancy yellow cushion diamond weighs 1.12ct Diamond is Fancy Yellow Color Clari...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 12.17 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring

$240,000

GIA 12.17 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional statement of color, scale and brilliance, this magnificent three stone ring centers on a GIA certified 12.17 carat natural Fancy Yellow diamond of remarkable presence....

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2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Orloff of Denmark - 1.73ct Fancy Yellow Lab-Grown Diamond Ring - 18K Gold

$4,200

Orloff of Denmark - 1.73ct Fancy Yellow Lab-Grown Diamond Ring - 18K Gold

Located in Hua Hin, TH

A striking two-tone diamond ring featuring a 1.01 ct yellow lab-grown diamond, complemented by 0.72 ct of additional lab-grown diamonds. The yellow center stone is secured in an 18K ...

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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vitolo Tessuti 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Yellow Diamond Mesh Ring

$5,200

$11,550

$3,300

$61,050

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GIA Certified 11 Carat Fancy Yellow VS2 Emerald Diamond Rose Gold Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant Rose Gold ring featuring a 11 carat emerald cut natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded Fancy Yellow color and VS2 clarity, offering a bright and li...

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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

$164,000Sale Price|20% Off

GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 5 carat round-cornered rectangular modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded Fancy Intense Yellow colo...

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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

28012 18K White Gold GIA 1.00 Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

$7,500

28012 18K White Gold GIA 1.00 Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold Halo and Prong 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold ring weighs 4.6g Center Fancy yellow cushion diamond weighs 1.00ct Diamond is Fancy Yellow Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow Certified 1.58 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring

$14,800

$25,636 / item

$16,500

0.68 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Marquise and Fancy Pink Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K

Located in Zurich, CH

An exquisite showcase of jewellery artistry and rare natural coloured gemstones, this asymmetrical open bypass ring is masterfully sculpted in luminous 18-karat white gold with warm ...

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

3.77 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity

Unavailable

3.77 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity

Located in Mumbai, IN

Approximately 3.77 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. Cho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.96ct Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k

$25,900Sale Price|20% Off

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.96ct Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Stunning modern GIA certified fancy yellow diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. *Center stone looks like a Fancy Intense Ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

$4,500

GIA Certified, 0.73ct Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring in 18KT gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Elevate your style and elegance with our 0.73ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring in lustrous 18KT gold, a true masterpiece of jewelry that radiates luxury and sophisticati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural 3.32 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring

$83,750

$6,440Sale Price|20% Off

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.23ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond with Halo 18k

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Stunning modern GIA certified fancy light yellow diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.57 carats total diamond weight. 1.2...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.16 Carats IGI-Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Halo Ring

$2,525

1.16 Carats IGI-Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Halo Ring

Located in רמת גן, IL

1.16 Carats IGI-Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Halo Ring Exude the ultimate sophistication and geometric brilliance of this magnificent 1.16-carat natural dia...

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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Ring

$2,795

.50 Carat Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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GIA Certified 4.55 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum

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GIA certified cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.55 carats Measuring (10.22x9.80x5.25) mm Trapezoid diamonds weighing .67 carats Diamond quality is G-VVS2 Set in platinum ring 8.07 g...

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GIA Certified 2.12ct Pink Diamond Ring

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GIA Certified 7.29 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Internally Flawless Diamond Ring

$232,000Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Chicago, IL

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18K Gold Yellow Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18k gold yellow diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of these items for sale includes 220 vintage editions and 1971 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 18k gold yellow diamond rings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Georgios Collections Inc are consistently popular. A selection of cushion cut, radiant cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 18k gold yellow diamond rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 18K Gold Yellow Diamond Rings?

On average, 18k gold yellow diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $14,565, while they’re typically $428 on the low end and $2,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.