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Tahitian Black Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamonds, White Gold Ring
Located in Milan, IT
Tahiti Pearl ct 12.25 Ring size: EU 13 (resizable for 2/3 sizes)
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.49 Ct Yellow Diamonds and Baroque Pearls
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand upright on the table, 2) ring is balanced on the finger, 3) ring
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearl, Diamonds and Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and blue diamonds. Ring is made of 18K textured white gold, black rhodium plating. Elevating the
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18 carat gold ring set with a pearl and diamonds, 1900 period.
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
taillés en rose. Ce cercle diamanté est épaulé par 2 petites feuilles serties également de diamants
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Spectacular Colored Stone Pearl Diamond gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
finished on top with a large white cultured pearl (13mm) set off-center, the entire ring a prong-set canopy
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Edwardian Coloured Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A Coloured Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring The button-shaped grey natural Pearl, measuring
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

18 K White Gold White South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Sapphires and Tsavorites Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
and blue diamonds. Ring is made of 18K textured white gold, black rhodium plating. Elevating the
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2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3ct Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3 Carat Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930 This
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

7.46 Carat Mother of Pearl and Colored Diamond Floral Trio Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Central, HK
of brilliant white diamonds (EF color, VS+ clarity). Current ring size = US 5.5 / UK K 1/2 / SWITZ
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, W...

11.32 Carat Mother of Pearl and Colored Diamond Floral Trio Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Central, HK
carats of brilliant white diamonds (EF color, VS+ clarity). Current ring size = US 5.5 / UK K 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, R...

18 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearl and 0.43 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
- 22 Round Diamonds - 0.43 ct, E-F/ VS - 10.8 mm White South Sea pearl - 18K White Gold - Weight
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl and 0.43 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
diamond. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand upright on the table, 2) ring is balanced on the finger
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6MM Princess Cut Aquamarine Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine surrounded by fresh water pearls and white diamonds. Made for the ocean lovers. Made in 14K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Fashion Ring Carat 7.20 Mother of Pearl Diamonds and Yellow Gold
Located in Milan, IT
. Mother-of-pearl: ct. 7.20 Diamonds: ct. 0.75 Ring size: EU 16 (Resizable for 2/3 sizes)
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearl and 1.05 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds. Function of the heel: 1) ring can stand upright on the table, 2) ring is balanced on the finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl and 1.05 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 138 Round Diamonds - 1.05 ct, G/VVS1-VVS2 - 13 mm Golden South Sea pearl - 18K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Nadine Aysoy 18 Karat Gold Double South Sea Pearl and Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
watermelon tourmalines 4.00ct., 2 rose pearls 12mm, 57 white round-cut diamonds 0.66ct.
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruth Nyc Lun Ring, 14k Yellow Gold and Pearl Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
, the Lun Ring captures the shape of the moon to embody that beauty. A crescent from the side, and a
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2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearl and 0.43 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 22 Round Diamonds - 0.43 ct, E-F/ VS - 10.8 mm White South Sea pearl - 18K White Gold - Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Starry Night Pearl Ring
Located in Vadgam, GJ
allure of stars in a midnight sky. This ring, a celestial dance of pearl and diamonds, whispers of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Radiant Pearl Cascade Ring
Located in Vadgam, GJ
. Specifications: - Metal Type: Sterling Silver - Diamonds: Cubic Zirconia - Ring Weight: 7.17 Grams - Pearl Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

OWN Your Story 14K Gold Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story 14K Gold Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds OWN Your Story 14K Gold uses recycled gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Gilbert Albert Pearl Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Gilbert Albert ring in pearled yellow gold depicting a snake set with a baroque pearl and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Natural Button Pearl Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A dream of a ring. The wonderfully shaped natural button pearl has a lovely creamy lustre with nine
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gilin 18k White Gold Diamond Ring with Silvery Keshi Pearl
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
side diamond as 2 pieces 0.37 carat, made in 18K white gold.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This handmade ring is 18 Karat yellow gold approximately 3 grams. It is set with 2 pink freshwater
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
This lovely example of a mourning ring is set with 12 creamy white natural seed pearls, each 2 mm
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Locket Ring 9 Carat Gold Dated 1848
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful ring has been modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold and features six gorgeous Pearls which
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1 Round Diamond - 0,04 ct, E-F/ VS - Black Mother-of-pearl - 14K Yellow Gold - Weight: 4,39 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Silver Rose Gold Vermeil Cherry Blossom Ring with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds
By Shaun Leane
Located in London, GB
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Enamel and Sterling Silver Ring from the Shaun Leane 'Cherry
Category

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

31.37Ct Pearl, 0.17Ct Emerald, 1.95Ct Diamonds Ring Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
31.37 ct Pearl, 0.17ct Emerald Eyes ,and 1.95 ct Champagne Diamonds Snake Ring set in Oxidized
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gilbert Albert Gold Pearls Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Important toi et moi ring in textured white gold set with ovoid golden pearls and paved with
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl, Diamonds, Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Diamonds – 0.85 ct - 101 Round Sapphires– 0.87 ct - 1 White South Sea Baroque pearl 27.53*25.65*24.40 mm
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Pearl Old Cut Diamond Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
This is the just the sort of the ring that made us fall in love with antique jewellery: beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold Locket Back, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
cluster of five natural Pearls surrounding a 0.07ct Diamond. The stones are set in an ornate milgrain
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Brown Diamond, 18 Karat Rose Gold, Hippopotamus Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This whimsical unique Hippopotamus ring is made from 2 Australian south sea pearls measuring 10.8mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond (G VS) Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
: Beautiful rows of diamonds, rated G VS, follow the natural shape of a large freshwater cultured pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whit...

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl, Diamonds, Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds – 0.84 ct - 101 Round Sapphires– 0.87 ct - 1 White South Sea Baroque pearl 27.53*25.65*24.40 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.98 Carat Old Cut Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Cross Over Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Twelve diamond, six either side, run down the shoulders of the ring. A very high quality example of an
Category

Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

2 Carat D-Color GIA Certified Diamond 18K White Gold Ring on 400 Diamond Dome
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
white diamonds totalling 1.33 carat. The “Full Moon” Ring is magical as it dramatically changes
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat D-Color GIA Certified Diamond 18k White Gold Ring on 400 Diamond Dome
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
white diamonds totalling 1.33 carat. The “Full Moon” Ring is magical as it dramatically changes
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Trinity Pavé Diamond Pink Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Ring w/ Detachable Pearl Head
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Size: 55, UK N 1/2, US 7 1/4 Diamond: 0.88 ct Pink Sapphire: 0.88 ct Yellow Sapphire: 0.94 ct
Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

White South Sea Pearl Diamond R 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Baroque Ring
Located in Barnsley, GB
This is a unique South sea Pearl ring with 328 small diamonds in Baroque style . Its set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 K White Gold Ring with White South Sea Pearl, Dark and Grey Tahitian Pearls
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
- 46 Round Diamonds – 0.31 ct, E-F/VVS1-VVS2 - 18.1 mm Grey Tahitian pearl - 16.1 mm Dark Tahitian
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Belle Époque Natural Salt Water Pearl 2.60 Ct G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
-catching crown overwhelmed by the glow of both Pearl and Diamonds This prestigious ring has been created 18
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Opulent Ocean Sterling Silver Pearl Ring
Located in Vadgam, GJ
- Diamonds: Cubic Zirconia - Ring Weight: 5.63 Grams - Pearl Type: Freshwater Pearl - Pearl Size: 11.5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

R.Stone 1980s Pear Shaped Pearl with Diamonds Ridged Gold Design Cocktail Ring
By R. Stone
Located in New York, NY
Iridescence And High Luster Large Mabe Pearl. Cocktail Ring Is Further Embellished With Numerous High Quality
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pair of Stacking Pearl and Diamond Estate Rings
Located in New York, NY
18 K White Gold Pair of Stacking Pearl and Diamond Estate Rings Metal: 18 K White Gold Finger Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with White South Sea and Grey Tahitian Pearls
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 46 Round Diamonds – 0.31 ct, E-F/VVS1-VVS2 - 18.1 mm Grey Tahitian pearl - 16.1 mm Dark Tahitian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Dark Tahitian Pearl Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
ring from the Pearl dreams collection of Jewelry Theater features a lustrous Dark Tahitian pearl 15.3
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Mabé Pearl Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 2.73ct
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Mabé Pearl ring set in 18K Yellow Gold with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The center
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1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond White South Sea Baroque Pearl Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ring from the Bionics collection of Jewelry Theater features a fancy yellow 1.03 carat diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Nadine Aysoy 18K White Gold Double Baguette Amethyst and South Sea Pearl Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
A striking ring, with double baguette-cut amethyst and a South Sea Pearl, each surrounded with
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Shell Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
pearl and rose-cut diamonds mounted in 18K gold. Size #52 Dimension: 3x5x4.7 cms. wt. 55.44 g
Category

2010s Thai Dome Rings

Pink Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
finish. The ring is further embellished with 2 pink round sapphires and 4 diamonds. All mounted on an
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American Fashion Rings

Nadine Aysoy 18 Karat Gold, Green Tourmaline Baguette and South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in London, GB
Sea Pearl, each surrounded with diamonds. The Elle et Lui collection symbolises the interaction of
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2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and 0.97 Carat Tsavorites Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ring from the Pearl dreams collection of Jewelry Theater features a lustrous Dark Tahitian pearl 15.3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

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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.