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14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K yellow gold. Top of ring measures 14 mm x 12 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.43ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of 0.25 ct. cut: oval color: natural fancy vivid orange clarity: VS2 cut grade: EX -2 diamond side
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K white gold. Shank measures 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .77 ct. Diamond clarity: SI1
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pink Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.47 ct (02 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosior Sapphire, Diamond, Peridot and Aquamarine Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A White Gold cocktail Ring by Rosior Portugal, set with: - 244 Natural Colorless Diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...

Diana M. Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 13.69
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 13.69 ct emerald alongside 2 pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k White Gold Eternity Band Ring with 2ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: good-fair sku: 1090 Online verification IGI 10J1629822 6 diamonds side stones of total: 0.9 ct. cut
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 4.75
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold. Shank: 2 mm Approximate total diamond weight: .50 ct. Diamond color: K-L Diamond clarity: .50
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

1980s 4.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and 2.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 4.80 Ct natural Burmese ruby and 2.80 Ct diamond cocktail ring in 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.96ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
-2 Online verification GIA 6224507164 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.22 ct. cut: pear color: E
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 11.22 Carat Heart Shape Black Diamond Trilogy Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black diamond centerstone 11.22 carat with a Love and heart Laser inscription; and 2 black pear shaped
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k White Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.75ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful three stone ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat asscher cut natural diamond in I VVS2 as the
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 18K White Gold 3 Stone Ring - Diamond Ruby w/ 1.31ct- IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Adorn yourself with this exquisite 3 stone ring, enhancing the allure of the ruby, two pear-cut
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare 2.85 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary 18K gold ring features a big and sparkling 2.85 ct pear cut Russian demantoid garnet
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
totaling 0.57 ct., G-H / VS-1, VS-2 Circa: Contemporary Stamp/Hallmark: PT900, C&P (Campanelli & Pear) Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Cartier gem set 18kt yellow gold ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Treatment: Natural Diamonds - Cut: Round Quantity of stones: 2 Approx weight total: 0.10 ct Clarity: VS1
Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Pave 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.61 Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1936623 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.26 ct. cut: pear color: F-G clarity: VS1-VS2
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

20K White Gold Crown-Like Design Ring with 1.70 Ruby Sapphire, NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
sapphire main stones of 0.53 ct. each, total: 1.07 ct. cut: pear shape color: blue, yellow -8 diamond side
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 1.02 Carat Emerald 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is embellished with an impressive three claw set 1.02 ct pear faceted cut emerald. The tapering ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Small Emerald Pear Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Emerald Stones = 0.70 ct Length: 0.30 inches / Width: 0.25 inches Ring: 16 Round Diamonds
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Red Ruby Floral Chandelier Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
ring clasp and beautifully complements the neckline. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Ruby Small Classic Pear Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are standard U.S size: Size 7. Earring: 32 Round Diamonds = 0.24 ct 2 Ruby Stones = 0.74 ct Length
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

4.13 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Pendant, Contemporary, circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color J Clarity VS 2 Cut Modern brilliant pear Content 2.01 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Victorian Holbeinesque Gem Set Enamel Gold Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
exposes square-cut & pear-shaped emeralds cumulatively weighing approx. 2.23 ct, ruby cabochons and pear
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
elegant and charming Art Deco Style snake ring. Centered by a 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond of a
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

HARAKH 1 1/2 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Cluster Cascade 18K White Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Cascade Collection. Adorned with 30 dazzling diamonds, including 24 round, 3 pear, 1 rose-cut round, and 2
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.81 Ct Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 1.81 ct Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold It consists of a 1.81 ct pear shape
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and 0.8ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Carat Pear Cut Emerald & 0.80 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 2 Pear
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Fine Jewelry 18k 1.66 Ct. Tw. Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold engagement ring with .91ct round center stone and .75ct of 2 pear shaped side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cirari 2 1/3 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cirari
Located in New York, NY
with 2 1/3 carats & 23 Round Diamonds 1/9 Ct. in a prong-setting. This ring comes in Size 7 is a
Category

20th Century Chinese Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

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

25.00 Ct Oval Sapphire Ring, 0.30 Natural Emeralds, 1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Blue Cut: Excellent Natural Emeralds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.30 carat Color: Green Number of stones: 2
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Luxurious Oval Ring with 4.38 Ct Citrine Natural Gemstone and Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stones of 0.13 ct. each, total: 0.26 ct. cut: pear brilliant color: E-F clarity: VVS1-VVS2
Category

2010s Israeli Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Brilliant Rose Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
rose-cut pear diamonds. The total Diamond weight of the ring is 1 5/8 Carat. Inspired by the beauty
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
Neil Lane Bridal ® Collection 1 ct Pear Cut Diamond Double Halo Crossover 14k White Gold Engagement
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mosaic Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold. Width: 16 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .08 ct. Diamond color: I-K
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

GEM Report Natural 1.53 Carat Alexandrite Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
changing to Purple ►Natural Diamonds: 0.38carat ►Size of the ring: 17 mm/ 61/2 USA size ►High of the ring
Category

2010s European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Prasiolite, Lemon Chrysophrase Halo Icy Diamond Entourage Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold 5.9 gram. pear shaped Prasiolite centerstone Fancy yellow icy diamonds 0.18 ct Lemon Chrysophrase
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

French Ring Two Sapphire Corundum Violet Pink Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
beautiful French fashion ring in 18 karat white gold, set with 16 sparkling pave diamonds (0.260 ct) F. This
Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Diamond White Gold Textured Swan Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
ct. White diamonds: 28 stones, total carat weight: 0.25 ct. Please note that carat weights may
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.74ct Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold – IGE Certified
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
– Tanzanites Type: Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Quantity: 2 Stone 1: 1.46 ct – 8.8 x 5.9 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Upper Crust Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Derby, NY
: Type: Sapphire Shape : Pear Weight : 1.50 ct Quantity : 2 Ring : Size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Sapphire White Gold Swan Cocktail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
carat weight: 29 ct. White diamonds: 28 stones, total carat weight: 0.25 ct. Please note that carat
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
g. Gemstones: 1. Natural garnet: red color, pear cut, transparent, weight - 0.60 ct 2. Cultured
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Alex Soldier Onyx Diamond White Gold Textured Swan Cocktail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, total carat weight: 38 ct. White diamonds: 28 stones, total carat weight: 0.25 ct. Please note that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1/3 Carat Tanzanite, Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pc Genuine Tanzanite. 0.16 Carat 2 Pcs Natural Emerald and 2 Pcs Round White Diamonds in GH- I1
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sapphire (7 mm x 5 mm) and two pear shaped diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ladies Cocktail Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
One lady's custom made polished 14K yellow gold two-stone, diamond and sapphire cocktail ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pear shape shape ruby is the focal point of this retro ring. An oblong halo of pave set diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18K Gold Garnet and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
: ~ 3.50 ct Bottom Pear-Shaped Garnet: ~ 2.50 ct. Total Garnet Carat Weight: ~ 8.50 carats Diamonds (2
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Turquoise and Old Mine Diamond Heart-Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian era turquoise and diamond ring designed as a stylized heart comprised of a pear
Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Cabochon Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
10.25 ct pear shape cabochon Natural Emerald is set in a bold mounting with 2.75 diamonds surrounding
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Paraiba Color Apatite Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Transparent with inclusions Other stones: 2 pieces pear shape natural sapphires, pink color, 1.10 ct total. 4
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Apatite, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.79 ct (16 pcs) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold for Women -Christmas Gift for her
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Stones (2 units): Cut: Pear Quantity: 2 Dimensions: 0.197 x 0.150 x 0.098 inches Carat Weight: 0.65 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Fana Ladies 14K White Gold Halo Accented Diamond Oval Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
with: Two (2) pear-shape brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 3.98mm x 2.83mm x ~1.70mm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1970s 24.31 Carat Angel Coral and 1.82 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 24.31 carat angel coral and 1.82 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Earrings Studs with Emeralds and Diamonds, Baguette Emerald Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
4.5x2.5mm each stone (0.15+0.15 ct), total 0.30 ct diamonds: 10 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/Vs2-Si1
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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2 Ct Pear Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 2 ct pear diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 93 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 2 ct pear diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 2 ct pear diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Jerome, Sebastian Bernard and Celine Roelens are consistently popular. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 2 ct pear diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 2 Ct Pear Diamond Ring?

The price for a 2 ct pear diamond ring starts at $180 and tops out at $362,882 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,500.

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.