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1960s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 0.55 carat diamond, 14 carat white gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1960s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features one 6 mm
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1880s A beautiful natural pearl and diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.00 Ct Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
luxurious 12.5mm pearl makes a statement within the elegant platinum setting. It’s surrounded by decadent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1945 Retro Style with Diamonds and Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
features exquisite diamonds and a lustrous pearl. The single-cut diamonds total 1.44 carats with VS-SI
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
hold two bright shimmering diamonds which sit either side of a charming pearl cabochon. Modelled in
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Retro Pearl and Diamond Gold Bombé Ring, circa 1975
Located in London, GB
A vintage, pearl and diamond bombé style ring, with a 15.6mm, cream south sea pearl, in the centre
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pearl Ring Antique Victorian Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian two carat Old Mine Cut Diamond ring with a central 7MM Pearl
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round cut = 0.02cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Ring set with a South Sea pearl measuring 13.5 M.M. Very slight hard to see blemishes and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Pearl Shape: Round Color: White Measurements: 9.1mm Accent Stone: 2 Diamonds Cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Cartier London Art Deco Pearl Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An English Art Deco platinum ring with diamonds and pearls by Cartier London. This unique ring
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

French Seed Pearl Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 0.18 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Black and White Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18k Ring. This is elegant 18k
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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful vintage pearl diamond ring is a size 6 and comes with complimentary sizing if needed.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Simply Elegant Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classically elegant pearl and diamond ring, suitable for any and all occasions. A white and
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 37 round brilliant cut = 0.37cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mobe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mobe Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.5- This elegant ring features one
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Spaulding and Co 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Pearl Ring
By Spaulding And Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Spaulding and Co 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Pearl Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between the pearls there are pairs of rose cut diamonds. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Band Size: 4mm
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Cartier Diamond Pearl Ring 2.20 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold diamond and pearl dress ring from Cartier. The raised bomb style ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Baroque Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ring set with a baroque cultured pearl measuring 15.5mm ensconced in diamond petals. The 65 round
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1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.25ctw Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Elevate your elegance with this exquisite 0.25ctw Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring. Meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring, June Birthstone
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat yellow gold, pearl and diamond ring. This ring features three prong set, round
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond Five Stone Ring in 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
his ring sits fully with its five real and pure freshwater pearls elongating your pretty fingers
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1920s Platinum Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. The ring is set with a fine pearl and 2 x 3 rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl, Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco platinum ring with a natural saltwater pearl and diamonds by Cartier. The ring
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Tapered and Baguette Diamonds and Black Pearl Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds that amount to 1.55 carats. The ring weighs 17.2 grams, boasting band thickness of 2 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by white clean diamonds. The ring has been crafted in 14k rose gold. Ring Size 5 1/2 and can be re
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Certified Natural Pearl 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This absolutely stunning 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring is sure to catch the attention of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold

Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamonds Ring, Platinum, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
beautiful ring from early 20th century is set with a cultured pearl and is adorned with two old cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Cultured Pearl and Diamonds on White Gold 18 Karat Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Cultured Pearl and Diamonds on White Gold 18 k ring 1 Freshwater Pearl 11 mm White Gold 18 K 5.7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Dolphin Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Playfully caught in the mouth is a pearl measuring 3.2mm 2 single cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Dolphin Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Playfully caught in the mouth is a pearl measuring 3.2mm 2 single cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

19th Century French Diamond Natural Pearl You and Me Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
charming antique ring is adorned with a natural pearl button shape, and an antique brilliant- cut diamond
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Pearls Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
, weight approx. 2 carat, and surrounded by Sapphire, round Brilliant cut Diamonds and south sea micro
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Breguet White Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k white gold pearl and diamond ring by Breguet. The ring is set to the centre with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Green Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Engraved Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a beautiful and unusual green enamel ring with pearls surrounded by rose cut diamonds in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Captivating Natural Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds with a slight blue tint sparkle to enhance the fine, natural lustre of the pearls. The ring is in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Diamond and Pearl White Gold Trilogy Ring Antique, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.32 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat white gold trilogy style dress ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lustrous 12.68ct Salt Water Cultured Pearl and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 12.68ct Salt Water Cultured Pearl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This elegant ring by Yoko London features a lustrous 9.5mm Freshwater pearl set amongst clean
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2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Silver over gold Victorian ring featuring a 6mm natural pearl flanked by 2 miner cut diamonds
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Antique 1850s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Diamond and 18KT Yellow Gold Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Wheaton, IL
Sweet Vintage Mikimoto cultured pearl diamond and 18kt yellow gold ring - 3 fine cultured pearls
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Spinel Diamond Ring c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
An elaborately carved yellow gold ring is centered with a button pearl flanked two glowing red oval
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Cable Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: SI1-2 Weight: 5.72 grams Dimensions: ring top measures 18.9mm wide Size: 8 (complimentary sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern Cultured Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
orient cultured pearls retained by 2 diamonds on an asymmetrical departure of the ring. Diameter of the
Category

2010s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pearl Gold Vous et Moi Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 12k Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 0.50 total carats, Pearl RING SIZE: US 5/6
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Déco Ring With Diamonds And Pearls Circa 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco ring with diamonds and pearls, yellow gold, platinum. Marquise-shaped, millegriffes-set
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modernist Large Pearl Jade Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
teardrop-shaped pearls. A very unique estate ring unmarked (possibly made by Barbara Anton). Dimensions 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

Conch Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Pearl Dimensions: 6mm x 7mm Diameter: 17mm Ring Size UK: N, US: 6 1/2
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Ring by Gaston Lafitte
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold ring with sea green enamel work, diamonds and pearls by Gaston
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Late Georgian Pearl and Diamond 15 Carat Cluster Locket Back Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This late Georgian ring holds a rose cut diamond at the centre of the cluster and is surrounded by
Category

Antique 1880s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Chanel Majestic Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
1.44cts of Vvs1 E-F Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The ring measures 1.41" wide, weighs 17.5grams, and is a
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Turcq French Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique-à-jour enamel ring with diamonds and pearl by Georges
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
8.4mm Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 8 Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 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.