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5 Pear Shape 2 Carat Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Pear Shape 2 Carat Diamond Band Ring! This ring features five stunning pear-shaped diamonds
Category

2010s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Fancy Zirkon” Pear-cut Zircon (VS) 2 small Diamonds and 33 Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Zirkon” Pear-cut Zircon (VS) 2 small Diamonds and 33 Diamonds Ring Handmade ring made of 18K white gold
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Pear Shaped Natural 2.79 Ct Morganite Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
showstopper. This ring has a natural 2.79 Ct pear cut morganite stone with excellent peachy pink color and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Pear Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
The ring features a single Pear Cut diamond, claw set on a floating mount, surrounded by a
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 1/2 Ct. Tw. Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond surrounded on each side by pear cut blue sapphires totaling 0.50 Ct. Tw. and 0.50 Ct. Tw. round
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Natural 2.38 Ct Morganite Pear Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This flawless natural morganite and diamond ring is set in solid 14K rose gold is a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3.17 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
PEAR CUT DIAMOND RING - 3.17 CT Set in 18K White gold Total yellow diamond weight: 2.56 ct [ 1
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

13 ct Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring in 14KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Statement ring has a 12.91 ct pear shape Ethiopian Opal with a swirl of 21 brilliant
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Pear Shape Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Size 6.25 Bright Finish Features a Pear Shape Diamond Set Within a Yellow Gold Ribbon Floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Men s Diamond Ring Pear Shape Cluster 1/2 Carat Heavy 14 Karat Gold 15.10 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Diamond ring pear cluster .52 ct tw H-J VS2-SI2 14kt white gold 15.10 gms $1,049. size 8 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Vivid Yellow-Orange Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This GIA certified 2.20 ct Vivid Yellow-Orange Pear Shaped Diamond is truly unique. The brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pear Emerald, Rubies and Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Snake Ring with a Pear Emerald, two Marquise Rubies and Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

22 ct AAA Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has a deep colored 20x15 mm pear shape AAA quality Tanzanite with 6 prong
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.36 Carat Pear Shape Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Unity Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electrically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast & assembled diamond unity ring with a bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Burmese No Heat 3.31 ct Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
embellished with a pear, almost heart shaped diamond with a total estimated weight of .85 carats (H-I color
Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Half Half 18K White-Yellow-Gold East-West Pear-Shape Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k Gold Half & Half White-Yellow-Gold East-West Pear-Shape Diamond Eternity Band, Diamond Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Marquise Pear Cut Diamonds 3.71 Carat Platinum Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds 3.71 ct in combination of pear and marquise cut. White diamonds in G-H Color Clarity VS. Ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cabochon Emerald, Round Diamond, Ruby, Sea Horse Ring 18 Karat 2-Tone
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald, Round Diamond, Ruby, Sea Horse Ring 18K 2 Tone Cabochon Emerald 21.69 ct Round
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Two Stone Pear and Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond open ring displays a pear cut diamond on one open end of the ring and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Intense 1.92 Ct. Yellow and White Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
This beautiful ring centers 1 Pear Brilliant Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, 1.92 carats, clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Toi et Moi Pear and Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a pear cut and a
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
love. This beautiful ring is set with a natural tear drop emerald of 0.4 carat, 2 rose cut diamonds and
Category

Early 20th Century German Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Pear Shaped Diamond Semi Mount
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
diamond must be Pear Shape cut and be a minimum of 2 CT.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Toi et Moi Asscher and Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a asscher cut and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Two Stone Pear Cut and Heart Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond open ring displays a pear cut diamond on one open end of the ring and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ring with 2 GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Diamonds : 7pc/ 0.1ct Pear White Diamonds: 7pc/ 1.0 ct Marquise White Diamonds: 7pc/ 0.87 ct Round Fancy
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alternating Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Halfway Band, Anniversary Band
By Sabrina A Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alternating 2.00 ct Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Halfway Band These pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Toi et Moi Pear Cut and Heart Shape Two Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a pear cut and a heart
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist 2 Carat Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Minimalist 2 Carat Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut and Pear Shape Two Stone Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a pear cut and a
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Teardrop Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
), framed by 2 triangle diamond weighing 1,5 ct. Mounted in platinum. Marked with PLATINUM. Total weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 3.59 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings - 3.59 ct Set in 18K White Gold Total emerald
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
You and me, 2 diamonds with 2 different stories. A radiant-cut diamond sits opposite a pear-shaped
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tsavorites Eyed Citrine and Fancy Diamonds Turtle Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds 0.07 CT 2 Round Tsavorites 0.03 CT 18K Yellow Gold 17.51 GM
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

2 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Engagement Ring Antique Victorian Ruby Ruby Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
: 2.15 ct SIDE DIAMONDS ↣ Count: 2 ↣ Shape: Pear Cut ↣ Color Grade: F – G ↣ Clarity Grade: SI1 – SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Rhodolite Rose Gold Open Ring by Natalina Jewellery
Located in Helsinki, FI
special. - 14K recycled rose gold - 2 x rhodolite garnets, pear cut, 10,2 x 6,5 mm, tot. 3,95 ct
Category

2010s Finnish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Fashion Ring 2.02 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond VS2 GIA Certificated
Located in Milan, IT
diamond. Diamonds pavé ct 1.83 Fancy vivid yellow diamond VS2 GIA Certificated ct 2.02 Ring size: EU 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

1.21 Carat Diamonds Multi-Layer 18k White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
is divided into eight rows of brilliant cut diamonds. Three out of the eight rows end with a pear
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond White South Sea Baroque Pear
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
- 1 Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond – 1.03 ct, FY/VS1 - 263 Round Diamonds – 1.80 ct, F-G/VVS2-VS1
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Ring with Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Natural Diamonds, 18kt Bicolor Gold
Located in Vicenza, VI
Diamonds : 0,80 carats white natural diamonds, baguette cut Natural Ruby : 0,90 ct - Pear Shape Natural
Category

1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Open Ring in 18K White and Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
We are introducing our beautiful pear-cut emerald and diamond open ring! This stunning piece is
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gilin 18 Karat Gold White Diamond Ring
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
! White Diamond Total Weight: 1.92 ct / 2 pieces (H - SI2) White Diamond Total Weight: 2.38 ct / 156
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
You and me, 2 diamonds with 2 different stories. A radiant-cut yellow diamond sits opposite a pear
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order) Center stones: 0.3 ct Side stones
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cobweb Cocktail Ring
By Tayma Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Gemstone weight: 1 oval Paraiba tourmaline: 1.06 cts 1 pear Paraiba tourmaline: 0.92 ct 2 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.30 Carat Multi Sapphire Diamond Ring in Oxidized Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.30 ct Multi Sapphire surrounded by 0.96 ct Diamond Ring set in Oxidized Sterling Silver with half
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Round GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
Simple, Classic 3 Stone Diamond engagement ring. Accented with 2 Pear cut GIA Diamonds along the
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Georgian Old Mine Diamond Heart 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
faceted early old mine cut Diamond approx .75 Ct but could be even bigger as deep and partly hidden with
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.58 Carat Cushion Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
Gemstone Type: Smoky Quartz Total Gemstones: 2 Carat Total Weight: 8.70 ct Shapes: Pear Total Diamonds: 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
7.46 Ct (13.93 mm. x 11.08 mm.) - 2 pear 2 rectangular princess 2 tapered baguette 16 marquise and 12
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ring White Gold Emerald
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring you & me in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). set with 2 pear-cut emeralds one
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 5.26 Carat Center Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Ring Size: 3.75 Metal: Platinum Stones: 1 Large Round Brilliant Center Stone, 2 Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent Georgian 1.70 Carat Diamond Rare Navette Cluster Ring, circa 1760
Located in Napoli, IT
rose cut Diamonds disposed in symmetry for an unique ballerina shaped ring An approx 1.0 Ct measured by
Category

Antique 1760s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Neil Lane Couture Fancy Color Diamond, 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stylized quatrefoil form, centering on a fancy color round-cut champagne colored diamond of 0.64 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Purple Creek 1.35ctw Ideal Cut Round 3 Diamond 14K Engagement Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
it's surrounded by .44ctw pear side diamonds. Hallmarks: 14K Center Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.91 ct
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
Simple, Classic 3 Stone Diamond engagement ring. Accented with 2 Pear cut GIA Diamonds along the
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
Simple, Classic 3 Stone Diamond engagement ring. Accented with 2 Pear cut GIA Diamonds along the
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.