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Sterling Silver Dancing Swans Shield Ring With Gold Plated Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegant gold-plated accents and is further embellished with 2 diamond stud details, one on each side of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asch Grossbardt Gold Ring with Inlaid Stones
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
: diamonds; lapis lazuli; black onyx; mother of pearl; malachite ; purple sugilite and coral. The dome shaped
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1960s 3.25 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
and gold pearls. On both sides of the head on the start of the ring, 2 x 1 comma pattern is set. The
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Cushion Cut Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
origin and the ring dates back to the 1940s. On either side are two baguette diamonds, completing the art
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 9kt gold opal cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 9kt yellow gold opal cluster surrounded by pearls and diamonds. Made in Circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold

1950s Large Multi Gem Domed Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
incredible large scale domed design ring ( approx 1 1/2" in diameter) set with an impressive array of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Antique Victorian Large Ring c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
large gold ring is centered with a round faceted amethyst within pearl surrounding, set in an ornate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst

French Essex Crystal Ring Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
. This ring is in excellent condition. It fits a size 6 1/2 finger as it is presented and can be sized
Category

French Signet Rings

Barbara Anton Gold Heart Ring circa 1970
By Barbara B. Anton
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A heartfelt gold ring. The 6/8" x 1/2",18k yellow gold free-form ring with a stylized heart. A
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Fabulous Gold Nava Ratna Ring with Precious Stones
Located in Nantucket, MA
the wearer. 22K gold with emerald, ruby, sapphire diamonds, pearl, coral, yellow sapphire, hessonite
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Cluster Rings

Cartier 18ct Gold Perruque Ring From The Paris Nouvelle Vague Collection
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
featuring pearls, gold beads and uncut diamonds inspired by the lights and monuments of Paris.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

New Pearl Ring, 10k Yellow Gold w/ Diamond Accents
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 2 sizes for a $20
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Day and Night Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
diamond-encrusted caps and trios of marquise diamonds. They feature a delicate ring atop the diamonds to
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
of yellow diamonds. 3 points of blue sapphires. Approximately 25 points of tsavorites. 2 small white
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2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...

Earring in Rose Gold Pearl and Diamonds 0.06 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
accompanied by a pearl and 0.06 Carat diamonds. The weight of the ring is 6.5 grams and the weight of the gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
), surrounded by a floral cluster of ca. 2 carats old-mine cut diamonds. Matching ring is available.
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Chain and Rock Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
" long, measures about 1/2" wide and slightly more than 1/4" thick. The pearl and diamond links vary
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Classic Pearl
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold pearl and diamond stud earrings. These classic earrings feature 5.8
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Earrings and Ring Set with South Sea Cultured Pearls, 750 Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
pearls, each approx. 14-15 mm in diameter - 34 brilliant-cut diamonds, a total of approx. 1.3 ct, of good
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2010s German Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Edwardian pearl diamond platinum necklace. Featuring 4 old European cut diamonds that weigh
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Modernist Pearl Diamond Gold Suite
Located in New York, NY
gold and stones in an organic, naturalistic manner. The long freshwater pearls and diamonds are held
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold

18k Black Rhodium Gold Tahiti Pearl and Diamond Flowery Dangle Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
piece is adorned with 2 gorgeous Tahiti pearls of diameter 10.5mm. They are perfectly round and almost
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch. Featuring 12 old European cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
keep them in good working order. The accent diamonds and pearl beads are all intact and securely set
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Matelasse Diamond Pearl 18K Wide Bangle Bracelet Matching Ring C 2009
By Chanel
Located in Aspen, CO
Chanel Paris Matelasse pearl and pavé diamond bangle bracelet and matching ring, accompanied with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Early Retro 1.25 Total Carat Diamond and Pearl Enameled Flower Basket Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond and pearl necklace from the early Retro (ca1940) era! This incredible platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

0.15ctw Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold, Length 18 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
Elevate your elegance with this exquisite 0.15ctw Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace. Meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco IGN Pearl and Diamond 18k White Gold Arrow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco IGN Pearl and Diamond 18k White Gold Arrow Brooch. Featuring one IGN creamy white
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Octopus Black Diamond White 18kt Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Octopus Black Diamond White 18K Gold Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm The octopus is a symbol of
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary Petite Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold with Akoya Pearl and Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The Petite Spiral Dangle Earrings in 14k gold with Akoya pearls and diamonds are contemporary
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
center adorned by seed pearls and round cut diamonds. This stunning, fine and impressive brooch/pendant
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Pearls, Diamonds, Onyx, Green Agate 9 Karat Gold and Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure. The bracelet is realized with 3 rows of white pearls enriched with little diamonds in silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Era, Silver, 15 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
natural pearl classified as being of 'white hue, moderately blemished with 2 flattened sections of nacre
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Mini Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold mini pearl and diamond pendant necklace. This simple pendant
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Seed Pearl Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Diamond Seed Pearl Gold Cluster Drop Earrings. Featuring two old European cut
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.03ctw Diamond Pearl Stud Earrings, 14K White Gold, Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat white gold diamond and pearl stud earrings. These simple earrings feature round
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.06ctw Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings, 18kt White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 18 karat white gold Tahitian pearl and diamond drop earrings. These earrings feature
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold South Sea Gold Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
is crafted in Thailand. The piece is adorned with 2 gorgeous South Sea golden pearls of diameter
Category

20th Century Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Mini Pearl Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
collection. Featuring a classic, simple pearl pendant surrounded by a diamond halo, it is sure to make a
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Pearl Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
design. At the centre of the teardrop dangle 2 diamonds. The chain is of round mesh decorated with 10
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Creation Pink Cultured Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearls, and modern brilliant- cut diamonds in closed setting. The clasp is a spring ring. Total diamond
Category

2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 1890s 1.92 Carat Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 1.92 carat diamond and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Lily Flower Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by round seed pearls and accented by a Swiss cut diamond, eye-clean and white With a natural
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Belle Epoque Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Burst Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular pendant is designed as a radiating burst with laurel motifs Centering three pearls
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k Dangling Jade Earrings with Diamonds, Onyx, + Pearls
Located in Narberth, PA
begins with a an old mine cut diamond at the surmount with a single cut diamond just beneath, which are
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

French "Belle Époque" Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendulum a rose-cut diamond set closed and a natural baroque pearl. The chain has 2 intermediate rings to
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three strands of 3.5 to 4.0 mm round pearls graduating in size. Opaque white in body
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Chanel Pearl White Cushion-Cut GIA Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning CHANEL diamond pearl French earrings are crafted in solid 18K white gold. They
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings, 14K White Gold, Length 3/8 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat white gold pearl and diamond halo stud earrings. This simple pearl earrings
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Pearl Foliate Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cable chain necklace features a stylized foliate drop with amethyst, fresh water pearls and diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gol...

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Pearls Bracelet in Platinum with 1.20 Carat Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
pearls and sparkling diamonds. The craftsmanship is impressive with a high level of details, specially in
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Onyx Platinum Long Chain Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
end caps, and spring ring clasp Tested as platinum Length: 30 1/2 inches Pendant measures: 1 3/16 x
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Onyx Platinum Long Chain Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
end caps, and spring ring clasp Tested as platinum Length: 30 1/2 inches Pendant measures: 1 3/16 x
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Ruby Diamond Earrings. These earrings feature
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Amethyst Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1910 Length: 16 3/4 inches Swagged center measures 3 1/2 inches pearl to pearl with a 3/4 inch drop
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

0.03ctw Diamond Pearl Stud Earrings, 14K White Gold, Length 5/16 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat white gold diamond and pearl stud earrings. These simple earrings feature round
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Diamond Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Multi Strand Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Diamond Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Multi Strand Bracelet. Featuring 20 old mine cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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.