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1.33 CT GIA Certified Yellow Pear Shape Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
sides giving this beautiful Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring an exclusive look and adds timeless
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Orangish Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
we send comes in our signature MOV Diamond packaging. Engagement rings arrive in a deluxe ring box
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond. Set in
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Tiffany Legacy Inspired Engagement Ring – 3.02ct Brown, Yellow & White Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
diamonds. Two bezel-set canary yellow diamonds accent the shoulders, adding warmth and intrigue. Intricate
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Y...

Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement 1.08ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.31ct F SI Natural Round Cut Side Diamond • 0.77ct Natural Fancy Yellow Marquise
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement 0.81ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.13ct Natural Round Side Diamond • 0.68ct Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement 0.96ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.27ct Natural Round Side Diamond • 0.69ct Natural Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond SI
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.20 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Solitaire Twist Bespoke 4 Claw Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourma...

Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

18K Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond Minimalist design Engagement Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Minimalist design Engagement Ring 1 Fancy Yellow Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 19.2K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Favourite classic, This trilogy ring representing past, present and future, Is made with three
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance and practicality, large enough to make a
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.50ct Diamond engagement ring 18KT yellow gold diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning engagement ring featuring 1.50ct center Si2 clarity and G color, side diamonds are VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow diamond engagement ring 1ct GIA certified diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yellow diamond engagement or cocktail ring made in 18KT white gold with excellent craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Bezeled Solitaire Engagement Ring – 1.35ct Natural Diamond in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Venice, CA
This one-of-a-kind solitaire engagement ring combines an earthy, ancient aesthetic with classic
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
/ Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of 1.01 carat diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.49 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire in a Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

3.46 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive 3.46 carat total gem weight, 2.46 carat Blue Sapphire Dress / Engagement Ring
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Minimalist design Engagement Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Minimalist design Engagement Ring 1 Fancy Yellow Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Minimalist design Engagement Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Minimalist design Engagement Ring 1 Fancy Yellow Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Round Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K Rose Gold 0.51 Ct Round Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Engagement Halo Ring Product Description
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring is a stunning and elegant piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 2 Carat Round Diamond GIA Certificate 18 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Introducing a stunning bespoke diamond engagement ring crafted with exquisite detail and artistry
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bespoke Platinum GIA 2.98 CT E VS1 Emerald Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
in the center of the Ring. It features 0.97 Carat H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds around the sides
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Whit...

18kt Yellow Gold Detachable Diamond Ring and Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Detachable Diamond Ring and Engagement Ring. Glamorous 2 piece yellow gold diamond
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.30 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette diamonds add a touch of modern elegance with their sleek, linear facets. This dynamic combination
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lady’s ring that contains a one brilliant shaped diamond ( Weight-0.44 carats; 4.8mm in
Category

20th Century European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fancy intense yellow diamond halo engagement ring platinum
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
0.82ct cushion fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring in platinum. Beautiful fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Diamond twisted chunky cluster engagement ring yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.15ct Round diamond twisted engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold. Twisted band diamond engaged ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond antique chunky engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.25ct Diamond Victorian Antique Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Classic diamond solitaire ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 0.65 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold set dress ring
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.39 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
Category

1990s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Modern Engagement Ring Isabella & Orchid Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
shapes. Feminine and unique ring set. The Marquise diamond engagement ring Isabella is a modern and
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Platinum Radiant Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous handmade custom natural yellow sapphire and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold and
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond chunky cluster engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
cluster diamond invisible set engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold. The diamond is of F colour and has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.50ct Cushion Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 0.66 Carat Round Diamond in 18ct Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning 5.50ct Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring set in 18ct White Gold with Four Claws
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solitaire Engagement Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamond is a classic and timeless piece of
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This striking 3.90ct emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring combines contemporary elegance
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Modern Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of modern yellow diamond engagement rings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1727 vintage editions and 3928 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of modern yellow diamond engagement rings to choose from, but modern and contemporary modern yellow diamond engagement rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Daizy Jewellery, Alexander Beverly Hills and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 4494 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, oval cut and cushion cut modern yellow diamond engagement rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of modern yellow diamond engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Modern Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings?

Prices for modern yellow diamond engagement rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,500,000, while modern yellow diamond engagement rings, on average, fetch $3,775.

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 Modern Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings
  • 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.