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Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.66 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat yellow and white gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
ring's main attraction is the large, white pearl main stone. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box Ring
Category

20th Century American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Locket Back Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This mourning ring holds a pearl in the centre of a flower and each petal holds a lovely rose cut
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
side are rub over set old cut diamonds which have been hand cut for this ring. They each weigh 0.40
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Large Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
mounting as well as the band of the ring. A single old Mine Cut diamond is set in the top of its head and 2
Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

12mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Natural Diamonds ring
Located in Singapore, SG
with natural diamonds on a solid 18-karat gold ring, it is a perfect accessory for a special occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Gerda Flockinger Modernistic Gold and Pearl Ring
By Gerda Flockinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 18K Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring by Artist Gerda Flockinger. A wide band ring
Category

1990s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co., Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique Tiffany and Company 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and pearl three stone engagement ring
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold 7MM Pearl and Diamond Vintage Bow Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1-2 Weight: 6.02 grams Dimensions: ring top measures 18mm wide Size: 5.5 (complimentary sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Blackened Gold Pearl and Fancy Diamond Octopus Squid Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Baroque Shape - Stem Set - White Color - 14.4x11.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Streamlined William Richey Grey Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pearl and diamond ring that looks entirely different depending on the direction in which
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist More Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.75- This stunning ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Ring Size 6 This elegant ring features six round table
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.40 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds. The ring weighs 9.6 grams, boasting band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 12 mm, while top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Blue Enamel and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Royal Blue Enamel and Pearl Ring #R0015 Metal: 14K
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

19th Century Napoleon 3 Diamond Natural Pearl You and Me Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the natural pearl: 7 / 7,5 mm. Height: 1.5 cm, width: 2 cm, head thickness: 6.2 mm width of the ring
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.83 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from platinum and weighs 14 grams. It boasts band thickness of 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.85 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
2 mm and top height of 16 mm, while top dimensions measure 23 by 20 mm. The ring is set with a 14.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.17 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from platinum and weighs 9.3 grams. It boasts band thickness of 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baroque South Sea Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baroque South Sea Pearl Onyx and Diamond Ring An inventive way of bringing together precious
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.70 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 10.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.26 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of platinum and embellished with a 13.7 mm pearl and with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.32 ct Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 5.7 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.47 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.47 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 8.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.57 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 10.1 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 15 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.20 ct Diamond 10.7 mm Pearl Ring is a stunning statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baccarat French Gold , Pearl, Crystal, Diamond Cocktail ring
By Baccarat
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Baccarat 18 K Gold, Pearl, Crystal and Diamond rings Originality and rarity for this splendid
Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Gubelin Ying-Yang Pearl Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring 1950s
By Gubelin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gubelin 1950s Ying-Yang Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring Gubelin ying-yang pearl and diamond bypass
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

1880s Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.23 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold dress ring; part
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Boat Shaped Ring, with Seed Pearl and Diamonds, HM Sheffield 1890s
Located in Canterbury, England
A wonderful antique boat shape ring delicately designed and set with a seed pearl in the fender and
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Classic Akoya Pearl Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
blemish free with excellent luster and a soft pink overtone. It is accented by 2 side diamonds weighing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Umbrella Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
Barcode: ONN024 Ring Size: Europe 54, UK N 1/2, USA 7 Dimensions: L35mm Weight: approximately 20.6g
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl and 0.04 ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring haws been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Carolina Bucci Zodiac Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond and mother of pearl Carolina Bucci ring from the Lucky Zodiac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern French Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
round oriental cultured white pearls and 2 modern brilliant cut diamonds. Approximate weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.75 #16725
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.75- This stunning ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring Size 6.25 #19222
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 This lovely ring features one round cultured
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Tahitian Pearl Ring with Diamond Pave Frogs
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow and white gold ring containing a 16.7mm pearl accented by 2 yellow gold frogs resting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

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

Cultured Pearl and 1.80 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This pearl and diamond ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Sapphire, Diamond and Japanese Akoya Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A stunning cocktail ring by Yoko London featuring an eclectic array of blue sapphires, diamonds and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

.20 Carat Diamonds and Natural South Seas White Pearl Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
11mm Natural South Sea Pearl & .20ct. diamonds ring. G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.56 Carat Diamond and Mabe Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
weight Ring Size: 10 1/2 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring Size 5.25 #21437
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring Size 5.25 Add timeless elegance to your jewelry
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections This stunning antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring. This beautiful ring is
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pearl Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold “Luise" Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
top of the ring measures 1 1/2 by 1 1/8 inches. 14k white gold. Signed “Luise” with the original hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold

Victorian Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Top measures: 10.7 mm and sits 3.5 mm high Total weight: 2.9 grams
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Marquise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
(Total Carat Weight: 0.12ct) - Diamond Colour: G - Diamond Clarity VS - UK Ring Size M 1/2 (US Ring Size
Category

2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Yoko London Radiant Orchid Pink Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
‘Radiant Orchid’ Pearl -216 Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 1.08ct) -18 Karat White Gold -Size: UK M 1/2
Category

2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

1910s 0.15 Carat Diamond and Pearl, 18 Carat Yellow Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.15 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold buckle style dress
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1900s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
of a natural baroque pearl held with claws, supported on either side by a rose- cut diamond on
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: K 1/2 (51) Face Dimensions: 13mm x 8.5mm Turquoise: 7 (2mm) Pearls: 5 (2mm) Hallmarked: 18ct
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Natural Pearl and 2.60 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Edwardian pearl ring with diamonds is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
Category

Vintage 1910s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearl. The ring is asymmetrical and 2 diamonds accompany the pearl. Height : 8.5 mm, thickness : 8.2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Past Present and Future Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The 7.8 mm natural Pearl has a beautiful mauve luster. Flanked by two H color VS1-2 clarity Old
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

14kt Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx and Diamond Harlequin Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, mother of pearl, black onyx and diamond harlequin ring. A tapered design
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Duo White Pearl Gray Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
gray orient. On both sides, on the departure of the ring, are set within the ring 2 small modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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