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Fei Liu Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Black Gold Small Filigree Egg Double Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
the twisting, sculptural shape of the exotic Orchid flower. Whispering pearl double ring with a 7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1980s Diamond Tahitian Pearl 18 Karat Large Bypass Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Miami, FL
sure to dazzle. Inspired in a Bypass design, the ring features 2 large Pearls resting atop while
Category

Vintage 1980s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 2 Cultured Pearls Size : Approximately 6.8mm Accent Stone: 2 Marquise Cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Piaget Pearl Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
: 12.3 grams Ring Size: P (56) Band Width: 6.5mm - 14mm Pearls: 2 (7.3mm) Marked: 'Piaget' '750' '56
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Diamond Natural Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
arabesques. Total diamond weight: 0.48 carat. Pearl diameter: 2 / 2.5 mm. Height: 12.5 mm, width: 13.5 mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Enamel Flower Ring Pearl Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage pearl & diamond enamel flower ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl

Vintage Deco Cultured Pink Pearl Diamond Ring Moi et Toi Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco cultured pearl & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

David Webb 1970s Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Webb 1970s Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Platinum Ring David Webb 1970s south sea pearl and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Pearl, Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of turquoise and pearls is a sparkling row of rose cut diamonds. The shoulders have line and dot cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Chimento Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
By Chimento
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular 18 Karat Rose and White gold Chimento ring featuring 2 movable parts inlayed with black
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Ivy Foliate Antique Gemstone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Tiffany & Co.. Circa: 1910. Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable. Measures North to South 7.0 mm and sits
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Contemporary Black Pearl and Diamond Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
black pearl jewellery set, consisting of a necklace, earrings, bracelet and finger ring, have been
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Emerald Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Quartz Vintage Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl, Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Towson, MD
colored natural pearl, two (2) 2.9mm cushion cut natural blue sapphires, two (2) 2.7mm old mine cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. US Size : 4,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. Second- hand modern pearl ruby diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Nude Figural Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond nude figural ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
thickness of 2 mm and top height of 16 mm, while top dimensions measure 20 by 21 mm. The ring is set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Textured Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. US 5.5 Diamonds 0.55 carat 2 akoya cultured pearl 9.6mm-9.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1840s French Antique Fine Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
base and set at the front with 6 fine oriental creamy white pearls and 2 rose cut diamonds within the
Category

Antique 1840s French Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Assael Contemporary 1.04 CTW Diamond South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Halo Ring
By Assael
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a halo style ring centering a mounted 8.0 mm round South Sea pearl White in body color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one pearl. Accented by
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

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

Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Textured Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds 0.55 carat 2 akoya cultured pearl 9.2mm-9.4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

CHARLES DE TEMPLE, 18k, Pearl and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Charles de Temple
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An organic ring by Charles de Temple. The 1 1/8" 18k yellow gold free formed ring with 2 grey/white
Category

English Cocktail Rings

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Mocca Color Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Mocca Color Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Ring Very rare combination of color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Diamond Lit Ring c. 1840-50
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
, natural pearl ring holds a few white diamonds to add the sparkle of stars glistening in a blue and white
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Seed Pearl Ring. This beautiful ring
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold, Emerald, Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1914
Located in Brighton, GB
natural diamond, complemented by two delicate natural seed pearls and vibrant emerald stones, all
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1950 s Mid-Century South Sea Pearl 1.75 Carats Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for platinum Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures North to South 17.3 mm and sits 12.8
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold East West Diamond Shape Opal and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Addison, TX
east west, diamond shape. This diamond shape is made up of opals and seed pearls, the subtle fire of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.18Ct Aquamarine, 0.30Ct Diamond Pearl, 18k White Gold Dress Ring - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.18 carat natural aquamarine, 0.30 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring French Belle Epoque Edwardian
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural baroque pearls accented by single cut and French cut diamonds (I-J color, VS clarity
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Single Cut .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Genuine Cultured Pearl Diameter: 6.8mm Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .20ctw Cut: Single Color: H
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank. Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1910. Ring size: 4 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Garnet Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
its departure of 2 patterns in arabesques set with rose- cut diamonds. In the center, a round garnet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Multi Gem Ring Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
white Pearl. The ring has four Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds surrounding the 8mm pearl. I
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30Ct Sapphire, Pearl, 0.09Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ring - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl, 0.09 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring with a platinum setting; part of our
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Deco Cultured Pink Pearl Diamond Ring Moi et Toi Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco cultured pearl & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

William Ruser 1950 Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Natural Pearl Diamond
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with natural pearl designed by William Ruser. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

One Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pearl Engagement Ring Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
. Next to the diamond is a gorgeous 5mm creamy white Pearl. The central diamond and pearl have a halo of
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold

1863 Antique Opal and Pearl, Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.46 Ct opal, 18k yellow gold dress ring; part of our
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Fresh Water Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring sits fully with its five real and pure freshwater pearls elongating your pretty fingers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Mid Century Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Sz 7.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1950s to 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Andrew Clunn Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
diameter. The ring measures approximately 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" from the top of the pearl to the base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Lapis, Pearl Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: lapis 6.3 mm pearl 6.5 mm diamonds old European cut 1.5 - 2.25 mm approximately .20 total
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Madeira Citrine Mine Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring 14k Gold Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
contrast. The seed pearls and diamonds are set in a 'high low' mount giving definition to the ring. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18 Karat Gold Pearl 1.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features one cultured pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Trillion Diamond Cultured Pearl Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond ring (circa 1980s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cultured South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage South Sea cultured pearl and diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Garnet Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
single cut diamonds (TW 0.05ct, RW-STW, VS-SI). One of the pearls is of average condition. Weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring features a panel decorated with pearls and a small diamond which shape a sweet forget me not
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Vintage Madeira Citrine Mine Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring 14k Gold Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
contrast. The seed pearls and diamonds are set in a 'high low' mount giving definition to the ring. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Ring Pearl Mine Cut Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Halo
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Pearl measures 4mm, accented with 9 estimated 0.05 carat old mine cut diamonds. The total
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique and true vintage antique ring features a central cream colored old pearl measuring
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20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings

Roberta Porrati Charm Ring Chocolate South Sea Pearl Diamond 7 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Designed as a charm ring to move with you, the pearl and diamond set drop makes a great statement on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cultured South Sea Pearl Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous South Sea Pearl cocktail ring. Excellent luster, opaque, white cultured South Sea pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 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.