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Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.13 ct of Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Features: 0.9 carat cushion shape diamond 2 pear brilliant side stones, totaling 0.23 carats 18K white gold
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mandarin Garnet Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
printing involved ). Set with 2 Mandarin Garnets and pave set Brilliant-cut white diamonds on the ring
Category

2010s Belgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Gold Tiara Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural emerald and diamonds ring Weight approx. 2 g. Gold - 14k yellow gold Central stone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 CT Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
(78 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.50 ct
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Flower Cuff Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamond gold flowers has 5 and 3 petals . This diamond ring has 8 pear and 2 round diamonds in full cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #16353
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 This stunning ring features one pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 0.12 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.12 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Art Nouevau ring featuring a small old cut pear shape diamond with emeralds creating an
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Dutch 1.59 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
late Victorian style ring is ornamented with a feature silver claw set 1.20 ct pear shaped Dutch cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 1.77 Carat Mix Fancy Colour VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.77 ct Colour: Mix Fancy Colour Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.039 ct (24 pcs) Color: Pink
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Light Pinkish Brown VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.76 ct Colour: Light Pinkish Brown
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Diamonds: 2 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/VS, weight - 0.02 ct (2 x 0.01 ct).
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.274 ct (05 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond White Quartz Gold Textured Swan Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Edition. Ring top dimensions: 21 mm W, 30 mm L, 13.5 mm H White Quartz: 1 stone, total carat weight: 29 ct
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Fancy light Greenish Blue VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.10 ct (20 pcs) Color
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Pink Quartz Diamond White Gold Swan Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 29 ct. White diamonds: 28 stones, total carat weight: 0.25 ct. On chain pendant. Please note that
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 1.81 ct Burma No Heat - GIA Report # 5202121535 Ring Size: 6 1/2 Measurements: 7.73 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 1.81 ct Burma No Heat - GIA Report # 5202121535 Ring Size: 6 1/2 Measurements: 7.73 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Stunning Fancy Color Open Ring 18k Rose Gold W/ 0.32ct Natural Diamond, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 2 stone open ring made from 18k rose gold with 0.32 total carat of fancy pear shape
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
0.25 ct) and 26 rose cut diamonds. Height 26 mm (1 in.) US ring size 8 1/2 (18.5 mm)
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.42 Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
ct. cut: pear shape color: red -2 diamond side stones of 0.03 ct. each, total: 0.06 ct. cut: round
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Antique, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum (Socrates). This pear cut diamond solitaire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pearl Old Russian Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow in the 1930s a rose gold ring set with a 5.7 mm pearl and an antique pear cut
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Amazing Fire Opal Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing ring features a 2.29 ct. pear-shaped orange fire opal cabochon within a surrounding
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Fancy Multicolored 5 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
ct Si1 and 1.04 ct Vs1). There are 4 E/F color Vvs1, Vs1 clarity pear diamonds (approximately .35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yel...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm. Height: 9 mm. Sapphire weight: 1.05 ct. Total diamond weight: .42
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring, 2000s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 Weight 6.12 grams Date: Ring Circa 2000 / Central Diamond Circa
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 4.5 This stunning ring features one pear shaped
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Fancy Pink To Green Diamond Gradient Mosaic Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
pear-shape reverse set natural diamond: 0.06 ct. 1 X Fancy green rose-cut natural diamond: 0.14 ct. 1 X
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.96Ct Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring - Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a feature collet set 0.68 ct old pear cut diamond, flanked to the upper border with a smaller collet
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alex Soldier Diamond Quartz Gold Textured Swan Ring as Seen on Elizabeth Hurley
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Edition. Ring top dimensions: 21 mm W, 30 mm L, 13.5 mm H White Quartz: 1 stone, total carat weight: 29 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring w/ 1.87ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification AIG J3310410820 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.46 ct. cut: pear color: Fancy Yellow clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Smoky Quartz White Gold Textured Swan Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 13.5 mm. Center stone: Smoky quartz: 1 stone, Total carat weight: 29 ct., White diamonds: 28 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Diamond Smoky Quartz White Gold Textured Swan Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 13.5 mm. Center stone: Smoky quartz: 1 stone, Total carat weight: 29 ct., White diamonds: 28 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring measures 10 mm x 8 mm. Shank measures 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .12 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Lovely 18k White Gold Ring with .63 Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: VG sku: R-1676 Online verification AIG J3311812524 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.2 ct. cut
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-Of-A-Kind Art Deco era handcrafted platinum & 3-stone Old Cut diamond engagement ring by Birks
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Cut: Round 2) Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.13 ct (11 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Radiant 1 Carat Cushion Modified Diamond Ring with GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Online verification GIA 2456551663 Side stones: 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.23 ct. cut: pear shape
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.79 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring with French Pave Set Shank
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
:1.03 Ct) and 2 Pear Shaped Diamonds (TW:0.38 Ct) and 13 Round Brilliant Diamonds (TW:0.38 Ct)- Total
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold 3 Stone Pave Teardrop Ring with 1.31ct Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
7458291703 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.36 ct. cut: pear brilliant color: E clarity: SI2 10 diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.57 Carat Diamond and 0.55 Carat Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive Platinum 0.57 ct Diamond 0.55 ct Sapphire Ring is a pretty twist on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 Carat Diamond and 1.90 Carat Jade Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 ct Diamond 1.90 ct Jade Ring is made with platinum and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

1.02 Carat Fancy Green, Grey, Pink Diamond, Unheated Violet Sapphire Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink diamonds 0,16 ct., fancy blue diamonds 0,08 ct., 2 pear shape unheated violet sapphires from
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
total: 0.90 ct. cut: Oval color: Deep Blue clarity: Transparent cut grade: 2 sapphire side stones of
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 20th Century 2.80 carats Diamond 1.05 carats Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
ct (total 0.80 ct). Clarity VS. Symmetry VG. 4 pear-cut diamonds, each 0.28 ct approx (total 1.15 ct
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.58 ct (10 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold. Top of ring measures 17 mm x 13 mm. Shank measures 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .52 ct
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This lovely ring features one pear
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 2.19 Carat Sapphire and 2.3 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. The sapphire is encircled by ten impressive pear brilliant cut diamonds, totalling 2.30 ct. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.176 ct (28 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6 This lovely ring features one pear
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

1920s 4.59 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and stunning antique 4.59 Ct diamond and 14k yellow gold, platinum set cluster
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
in classic 14K white gold. Shank measures 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .12 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Snake Ring, Emerald Cut and Drop Cut Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Snake-shaped ring, with 12 emerald-cut diamonds and 2 pear-cut diamonds, for a total weight of ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 1.37 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Online verification IGI 10J2159423 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.46 ct. cut: pear mixed cut color
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.