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Victorian Double Heart Ring with Natural Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
bordered by rose cut diamonds and topped with a diamond-accented bow motif. Size : 6 1/2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

South Sea Pearl And Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A truly unique natural South Sea pearl and 2 ct vs G diamond cocktail ring surrounded by diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Paul Amey 18k Gold, Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
, diamonds and pearls, once again achieving a truly original handmade masterpiece by Paul Amey. “Harmony
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat, Sterling Silver, Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Bellmore, NY
A romantic ring from the Victorian era, this antique Pearl and Diamond ring is as sweet as it is
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
Diamonds. Pearl size: 1. 8mm round white color 2. 11mm baroque cream color 3. 15mm baroque-light purplish
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
more Diamond content, TCW is .80 Ct Crowned by a roundish imperfect natural pearl – not nucleated sea
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Mother of Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
1 Round Diamond – 0.04 ct, E-F/ VS Black Mother-of-pearl 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.39 g Size: 17,5
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K Pearl Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Round white mm Pearl expertly set surrounded by Mother of
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Pearl with small side diamonds. Ring has a heel at the bottom decorated with diamonds. Function of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Io Si Rose Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Pearl Ring 2/50
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold ring crafted by Io Si. Ring features approximately 0.75ctw of G-H/VS diamonds, pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl and Pave Diamond Ring in 18 Karat YG
Located in Chicago, IL
Cultured Pearl & Pave Diamond Ring in 18kt YG - featuring a 11.5mm fine white cultured pearl
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Pistachio Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Fancy Yellow Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Tahitian pearl ring featuring a 14.9mm round dark silver/grey green hue (pistachio coloured
Category

2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...

Exquisite Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Pearl Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds weigh approximately 1.5cttw and are F-G in color and VS+ in clarity. Current ring size is 6 1/2
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, P...

Diamond Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds lies a south sea cultured pearl. Pure and simple. The platinum is laced with a delicate woven
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pearl. Ring has a heel at the bottom decorated with diamonds. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1 Round Diamond - 0.01 ct, G/VVS1 - 9.5-10 mm Dark Tahitian pearl - 18K White Gold - Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dark Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
bottom decorated with a diamond. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand upright on the table, 2) ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1910s Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique "Marquise" ring in 18k yellow platinum set with rose cut and brillant cut diamonds (total
Category

Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
pearl stands approximately 1/2 inch above the mount. This ring measures size 6.25 and it is in excellent
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Round Pearl Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Pearl, Rubies and Diamonds Ring This classic elegant vintage 18k white gold ring with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Antique French 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
along with an Oriental silvery Seed Pearl, flanked by 2 further rose cut Diamonds this Antique is a
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian More Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic 18 Karat White Gold Ring featuring a 13.3 mm South Sea Cultured Pearl of White, Slight Rose
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

David Webb Black Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
ring with matched pear shape diamonds, round and baguette cut diamonds. Two pear shape diamonds over
Category

Late 20th Century American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Dark Tahitian Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
on the table, 2) ring is balanced on the finger, 3) ring doesn`t spin around the finger. Pearl Dreams
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
decorated with a diamond. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand upright on the table, 2) ring is balanced
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dark Tahitian Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
- 1 Round Diamond - 0.01 ct, G/VVS1 - 9.5-10 mm Dark Tahitian pearl - 18K White Gold - Weight
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This amazing statement ring features 14-1.5mm brilliant cut Diamonds and seven cultured Pearls
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring
By Masriera
Located in Redlands, CA
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring. 18K Yellow Gold Ring with “Basse Taille” Fired Enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ring w/Cushion Amethyst, Mother of Pearl Diamonds 2/3 Carat
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Viola collection Cocktail Ring featuring a "doublet" of stones: Pink Mother-of-Pearl base, topped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearl, Sapphire and Chalcedony Flower Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
The Peony Dusk Ring 18ct white gold, Diamonds 2.23ct, 7 Pearls, Sapphire 0.19ct, 2 Calcedonies The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Diamond Platinum Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A platinum pearl and diamond triple cluster ring, comprising three cultured pearls within rose cut
Category

20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Gilin Southsea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
This 18K White Gold lovely flowery shape ring has 2 layers. The 360 degrees rotatable top layer
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Schilling Retro Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
SCHILLING. Either side of this silvery white natural pearl are 2 old European cut diamonds bezel set and
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

OWN Your Story 14K Gold Nirvana Diamond and Pearl Cable Ring
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story Nirvana Diamond and Pearl Cable Ring OWN Your Story uses recycled gold and as a 3rd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Natural Baroque Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable mid-Century cluster ring adorned with three large natural baroque pearls with a bright
Category

Vintage 1950s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kian Design Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
pearl. The band splits and sweeps around the pearl setting with a petite white diamond on either side
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Single Cut Diamond Estate Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a stunning pearl & diamond estate ring. This ring is crafted from 14k white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Own Your Story Fluidity Pearl 14k Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
natural gemstones and resources from the earth. Specifications: -0.12 ct White diamonds -14K Gold -Real
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fresh Water Culture Pearl and Diamond Square Halo Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
. Diamond Details: Cut: Modern Brilliant Cut Carat: 0.25t total Ring Size: UK N 1/2 or US 7 Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Old Cut Diamond Cluster ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
main diamonds is gauged at 0.25 carat. The pearl has been weighed; 1.55 carat. Size – M 1/2 (UK) or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 4 Round Diamonds - 0,12 ct, F/VS - 10,5-11 mm White South Sea Pearl - 14K White Gold - Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pearl of the South Sea surrounded by diamonds on gold lace. Ring has a heel at the bottom decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Kian Design Tahitian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
pearl. The band splits and sweeps around the pearl setting with a petite white diamond on either side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and 0.38 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
lustrous Dark Tahitian pearl, surrounded with gold corals with 0.38 ct of diamonds. Ring has a heel at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pearl with small side diamonds. Ring has a heel at the bottom decorated with diamonds. Function of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Heart Shaped Turquoise Seed Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Diamond cluster ring, crafted in 1871, is a treasure from the past, embodying the intricate and
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
golden pearl of the South Sea surrounded by diamonds on the gold lace. Ring has a heel at the bottom
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and 0.38 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
lustrous Dark Tahitian pearl, surrounded with gold corals with 0.38 ct of diamonds. Ring has a heel at the
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nadine Aysoy 18 Karat Gold Double Pearl and Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
A striking double pearl ring, with 2 white pearls and double baguette-cut green tourmalines, each
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Picchiotti Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Boston, MA
and Ruby Ring, mounted with round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 2.00 carats and 2 Triangle Diamonds
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold and Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Evangeline London
Located in London, GB
This fascinating rose ring is made of 7.5g 18K white gold, set with 117 piceces of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A classy, unique pearl and diamond ring. The ring has one Tahitian pearl that measures 13.5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A yellow gold and platinum fronted ring set with one central old cut diamond flanked by two natural
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.49 Carat Yellow Diamonds and Baroque Pearls
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand upright on the table, 2) ring is balanced on the finger, 3) ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Tahiti Chocolate Pearls Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold - 3, 65cts diamonds
Located in Milano, IT
pearls are adorned of 2, 30cts of white natural diamonds & 1,35 cts of brown diamonds. The ring is made
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and 0.46 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Dark Tahitian pearl, surrounded with gold corals with 0.46 ct of diamonds. Ring has a heel at the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Infinity Pearl Ring
Located in Vadgam, GJ
, this sterling silver ring is adorned with freshwater pearls and dazzling cubic zirconia diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

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2 Pearl And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 pearl and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 2 pearl and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 2 pearl and diamond ring from JT Jewellery Theatre, Natkina and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 2 pearl and diamond ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1764 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 pearl and diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 537 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Pearl And Diamond Ring?

On average, a 2 pearl and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,756, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $225,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.