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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

Zoe Morgan Callida and Iris 18k White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
engagement ring, with a centre diamond of 1.03 ct. Round Brilliant Cut, J Colour, SI1 Clarity, 6 grain set
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rubellite and Diamond 1980s Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut: Round Gemstone: Rubellite Gemstone Weight: 2 CT Gemstone Cut: Pear Shaped Gemstone Color: Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

18 Karat Rose Gold 1.69 Carat Paraíba Tourmaline Cocktail Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eclipse" Ring. Pear cut measuring 10 x 6.6mm. The Paraíba Tourmaline is supported by 2 VS1 G diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Sapphire Ring, 9.31ct Unheated Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Tampa, FL
color GIA Y 4/4. Set with 2 pear cut GIA certified diamond's at 0.50 & 0.51 cts each VS clarity, F
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Antique Snake Ring With 18K Gold Carving Fashion Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Antique Snake Ring With 18K Gold Carving Fashion Ring A stunning Snake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Unheated Yellow Sapphire Ring, 14.03ct Asscher Cut GIA Certified Origin
Located in Tampa, FL
, moderately strong, yellow color GIA Y 4/4. Set with 2 pear cut GIA certified diamond's at 0.30 cts each VS
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...

KAHN GRS Certified 3.11 Carat Unheated Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
enhancements. PINK SAPPHIRE: 3.11 CT MOON SONTE: 0.77CT / 2 PCS WHITE DIAMOND: 2.52CT/ 290PCS Comes in a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

2#3#4#5 18 Karat White Gold Ring 1, 60 Carat White Emerald Pear Cut Diamond
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
18 Karat White Gold Ring 1,60 Carat White Emerald & Pear Cut Diamond This stunning ring can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 3.05ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire PT 950 GIA Certified x 3
Located in Tampa, FL
, set with 2 pear-cut diamonds with a weight 0.30 ct's each VS-2 clarity, E color. Please see the
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 1.34 Ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in București, B
This exquisite pair of pear cut natural diamonds and natural fancy yellow is certified as natural
Category

2010s Romanian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
“silver Set” channel setting , approx 1 ct total. G/H/I, VS2-SI2. Total diamond weight: approx
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
“silver Set” channel setting , approx 1 ct total. G/H/I, VS2-SI2. Total diamond weight: approx
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
) Diamond= 0.04 ct total Emerald= 1/4 ct total
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 4.2 Carat Ceylon Blue Pear Sapphire 2 Ct Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
4.2 Carat Ceylon Blue Pear shape Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring In Platinum Diamonds : 2
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.50 ct Diamond Pear Mounting Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
thickness of 2 mm and top height of 9 mm, while top dimensions measure 20 by 13 mm. The ring is embellished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in San Francisco, CA
0.74-ct, E/VVS1, accented on both sides with 4 marquise and 2 pear-shaped diamonds, for a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This ring is accompanied by a GIA Diamond Grading Report for the 0.78 ct laser inscribed center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Fancy Gray Pear Shape and White Diamond Round Ring in 2 Tone 14K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.42 ct. GIA fancy gray pear shape with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Three Stone Fancy Color 18K Ring with 0.91 ct Natural Pear Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k white gold with 1.22 total diamond carats of pear shape
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.4 Ct Diamonds Marquise Pear Shape-cut Ring Pink Gold 14K Any Size, 2010
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Marquise and pear-shaped diamond ring in 14K Pink Gold. The total approximate weight of
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1940s Retro Design with 1.5 ct Emerald 0.30 ct brilliant Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
. Emerald: 1.5 ct pear-cut emerald. Weight: 4.51 grams. Size: ES 13 / EU 53 / US 6.5. Dimensions: Approx. 2
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual 18k white gold 'Cocktail' ring set with a Beautiful natural pear cut Sapphire weighing 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.03 Pear Shaped Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 2.03 ct pear shape diamond solitaire, GIA certified, color D and clarity VS 2, set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 K White Gold Eternity Ring Pear Shape Ruby Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
a total weight of 4.99 ct and 3 pear shape DIamonds weiging 0.8 ct, J color, I 1 clarity. Width of
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 2 Ct Diamond and Pearl Statement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
& Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 2 ct Diamond and Pearl Statement Ring is offered in estate condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum SSEF Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely beautiful emerald and diamond vintage ring is crafted in solid platinum and
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pear GIA Diamond Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond Details: Shape: Pear Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.84 Ct Color: L Clarity: SI2 GIA Report Number
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite and White Diamond Ring in 14K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.60 ct. tanzanite pear shape with 0.12 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
delicate flower sides. The center is approximately a 2 ct diamond and the ring was made by Maurice Tishman
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
delicate flower sides. The center is approximately a 2 ct diamond and the ring was made by Maurice Tishman
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 14k White Gold Gubelin 2.12ctw Pear Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.82ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 2 Baguette
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K White Gold 1.58ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale is a truly gorgeous emerald and diamond engagement ring crafted in solid 18k white gold
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Watermelon Bicolor Tourmaline Diamond Leaf Design Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K White Gold 1 Pear Shaped Bicolored Tourmaline at 8.65 Carats- Measuring 11.4 x 16.8 mm 2 Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring 0.75 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.44 ct. Cut: Pear Color: F
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18k White Gold Pave Ring with 0.8 Ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning pave ring with a dazzling 0.45 carat pear natural diamond. It has 0.35 carat of side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K White Gold Pear Cut 14x10
Located in Columbus, OH
: Ring Centre Stone: Aquamarine Treatment: Heated Weight: 5.03 ct Head size: 14x10mm Shape: Pear cut
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.26 CT Faint Intense Yellow VS2 / 0.30 CT Faint Pink I1 18 K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 0.321 ct (41 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.52 ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stylish cluster ring with dazzling 1.4-carat fancy yellow sapphires. It has 0.12 carat of side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alien Design 18K White Gold Diamond Ring 0.84 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sweet and shine Alien design diamonds ring mounted with 2 pear shape diamonds with a canary yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.01 Ct Fancy Light Brownish Greenish yelow I1Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
(50 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.15 ct (30 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 5.80 ct Natural Diamonds- NYG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
beautiful box. -1 ruby main stone of 2.90 ct. cut: oval color: red -2 diamond side stone of 0.10 ct. each
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Platinum Ring with 1.92 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from Platinum with 1.92 total carats of round brilliant diamond and pear
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Luxurious 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring 1.08 Ct Garnet Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
shaped diamond. This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.08 ct
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bright 18k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bright 18k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified Introducing this 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby and diamonds Vintage ring
Located in Milano, MI
1.50ct, surrounded by round cut diamonds of good commercial white totalling 1 ct c.a. Highlights
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Halo Marquise Ring with 0.49 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond main stone of 0.52 ct. cut: marquise color: I clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX -2 diamond side stones
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nazarelle Platinum Cushion 5.58 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Pear Diamonds 3-Stone Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
ring features 2 GIA certified pear shape side diamonds weighing 1.49ct for the total of both. The color
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Vibrant and one-of-a-kind 1.85 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Additionally, 2 pear-shaped diamonds, with a total weight of 0.30-carat add sparkle to the ring. Completing
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Pink Gold 3stone Ring w/ 2.11 ct Natural Diamonds - AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
shape diamond and rare and natural fancy pear diamonds on the side of the ring \\. This ring comes with
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning 18k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.40 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k rose gold with 0.40 carat of fancy oval shape diamond and pear
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .20 ct. Diamond clarity: VS2 Diamond color: G Ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring (H-I Color, I1-I2 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
A bold silver and diamond cluster ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 80 round-cut, natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
touch of earthy elegance and playful contrast, solidifying the ring's unique character. 2 Diamond main
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring with 1.05 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
sku: R-0954 Online verification IGI 10J1624122 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.3 ct. cut: pear
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.47 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from platinum and weighs 4.4 grams, boasting band thickness of 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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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.