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BOON Diamond Pavé 3D Flower Ribbon with Silver White South Sea Pearl Gold Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Pavé 3D Flower and Ribbon with Silver White South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold Setting
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Pearl Whispers Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Vadgam, GJ
Freshwater Pearls: Adorning both ends of the open ring, these freshwater pearls exude timeless beauty and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

18 K White Gold 1.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond White South Sea Baroque Pearl Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
ring from the Bionics collection of Jewelry Theater features a fancy yellow 1.03 carat diamond
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Florence Larochas 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Pink Mother of Pearl Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
pink mother of pearl, set with eight diamonds. Circa 1990 Ringsize EU: 56, US 7 1/2
Category

1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry 14m South Sea Pearl 1.33 carat Diamond Bird Ring
By Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Moreover, pearls speak of the wearer’s purity and integrity. Diamonds are believed to inspire imagination
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamonds adorn the shoulders. A stunner. Accompanied by a report from The Gem Pearl Laboratory
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Southsea Golden Pearl Ring YG 18k Precious Stones
Located in Préverenges, VD
saltwater cultured pearl Southsea golden natural colour. Total 2 diamonds brillant cut 0,09cts (F/VS2
Category

2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire 18K 22K Gold Sterling Silver Wedding Engagement Band Ring #2
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bridal, wedding, or engagement band of six rings. Brown diamonds and pink sapphires are set in 22k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
diamonds adorn the shoulders. A stunner. Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory (London
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Abalone Shell Peacock Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
pink gold peacock design set with rose-cut diamonds, tsavorites, pearls and ruby. Size #56
Category

2010s Thai Dome Rings

Nadine Aysoy White Gold and Double Baguette Topaz 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 British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Gold Diamond and Multi-Gem Inlay Wide Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold wide ring features seven different carved cabochon gemstones and white round brilliant diamonds
Category

1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pear...

Lemon Quartz, Green Agate and Mother of Pearl Ring in 18ct Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Moments ring in 18ct pink gold with Lemon Quartz, Green Agate and a signature diamond (0,02 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold 4.50ct Golden South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
18k yellow gold 4.50ct 13mm golden south sea pearl ring size 5.75. This large impressive ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

M. Fitaihi Designed Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jeddah, SA
18k gold ring Gold: 6g TDW: 1.62Ct circular cut, purity SI, and color GH Pearl 2 Ct
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Paul Amey "Lemon Sherbet" Sterling Silver, Gold Lemon Quartz and Diamond Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Amey. This signature molten edge natural yellow quartz, diamond and pearl ring was crafted from
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Natural Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

White gold pave diamond petals ring cradling a 11.3 mm cultured pearl
Located in Surfside, FL
Pave diamond petals ring cradling a lustrous 11.3 mm cultured pearl, over 2 carats in white G-H
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Victorian Coral and Pearl Half Hoop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Carved Ring
Located in Aurora, Ontario
cabochon cut angel skin coral 6 rose cut diamonds: 0.06 carat total weight 2 half pearls 18 karat yellow
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with 4.23 Carat of VS Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Tal Barkel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 18K white gold cocktail ring boasts 2 south sea pearls, one in yellow and one white. The swirl
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Octopus, 18 Karat Gold with a Pearl, Hallmark EJ, Retro Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Octopus themed retro ring set in 18 Karat white Gold with an 18 X 24 MM large South Sea pearl
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Rubellite, Ruby and Pink Opal Ring with Diamonds
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Rubellite, Ruby, Pink Opal and Diamond Gold Ring in the Wisteria Collection by the Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paris Craft House Mother of Pearl Diamond Ruby Turtle Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mother of Pearl to showcase a tortoise back. Detailed with diamonds and rubies, this ring showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Dial-up Diamond Ring
Located in Dubai, DU
, mother of pearl and black enamel. - Diamonds count: 14 stones - Total diamonds weight: 0.30 ct - Mother
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

French Edwardian Rare 1.80 Carat Natural Siam Ruby Duo Natural Pearl Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Sides embellished by tiny rose cut Diamond adding lovely twinkle on shoulders, approx .10 CT Ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow Brown Diamonds in 18k Gold Fashion Ring and More Gift Ideas
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary fashion (and so much more..) ring with three diamonds, fancy brown, yellow, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Nadine Aysoy 18 Karat Gold, Green Tourmaline Baguette and South Sea Pearl Suite
Located in London, GB
baguette tourmaline, South Sea peal and diamond long earrings. Ring details: 18K white gold (7.0g), 2
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Color Diamonds Platinum Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom listing. Pink Diamond Lattice, Simplicity series design, alternative engagement bridal ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

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

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Late 20th Century 3.42 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A glowing natural sapphire and diamond ring. The centre stone – certified as unheated and untreated
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 4.85 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and 1.68 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An extraordinary natural sapphire and diamond ring. The natural and unheated Ceylon sapphire is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

M. Fitaihi Designed Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jeddah, SA
18k gold ring Gold: 6g TDW: 1.62Ct circular cut, purity SI, and color GH Pearl 2 Ct
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

GIA 3ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Fancy Yellow Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paul Amey Natural Australian Nugget Ring in 9K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
. The Nugget ring is size O (GB) or 7 1/2 (US). Total weight 5.84 grams.
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 20th Century 1.73 Carat Natural Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A belter of an opal ring. The natural, untreated opal has an impressively lively play of colour
Category

Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.4 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
sky blue or the ring with the rare natural rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Milano South Sea Cultured Pearl Ring with High Grade, Excellent Luster
Located in Surfside, FL
carats of diamond accents in total. Width at shank: 4.0mm. This Pearl/diamond ring is currently size 6
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Colorful Diamonds 18 Karat Recycled Gold Fashion Cocktail Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring and 4 enameled fine silver rings. Three fancy-colored diamonds are set in bezels. The rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Narrow Ring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:2mm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Color Diamonds Three-Stone 18K Gold Bridal Engagement Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary bridal engagement ring with a three-stone bezel set diamonds. Simplicity Large 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Art Deco Natural Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Taking centre stage in this sublime three stone ring is a natural, unheated ruby which displays a
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.75
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.5
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.5
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.25
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6.75
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6.5
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6.25
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Line Ring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:2mm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
please message for quote Ring width:1cm Diamond size: 2 mm Natural Diamond Round brilliant cut Colour H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Champagne Diamonds in Recycled 22k Gold Wedding or Bridal Stackable Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A bridal or wedding ring featuring 7 champagne diamonds in recycled 22k gold. A contemporary unisex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

18k White Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring With a 0.70 Ct And 2x 0.35 Cts Brilliant Cut
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
The Bacchus diamond ring offers a design inspired by the laurel leaves of Ancient Rome, taken up
Category

2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Color Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Alternative Engagement Bridal Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pink Diamond Lattice, Simplicity series design, alternative engagement bridal ring in recycled 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Rare Georgian Old Mine Diamond Heart 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
time, totally original and intact, solid 18 KT gold with silver portions The heart holds a superb pearl
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 3.5 Carat Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Edwardian cluster ring built around a natural deep orange coral cabochon bezel
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White 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.