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South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This handmade dress ring features a beautiful cultured white South Sea pearl measuring 14.5mm in
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #16651
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.5- This stunning ring features one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Block Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 20 round cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Cultured Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a drop of 2x5 modern brilliant-cut diamonds and two pearly white oriental cultured pearls. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.27 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl and 1.70 carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This vintage double pearl and diamond ring is exceptional quality, set with impressive cultured
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl and 0.30 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chanel Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
sapphires and diamond border all set in luxurious 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 6 1/2 and can be
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Fashionable Flower Wrap Around Design Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
14 karat white gold wrap around ring features 2 large oval shaped pearls embellished with delicate
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Art Nouveau Pearl 1.14 Carat Diamond Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive Art Nouveau antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

12.5mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum 900 Three Stone Ring. Three stone ring featuring a prominent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold, cultured pearl and diamond crystal ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rich 18ct yellow gold ring featuring five slightly graduated cultured pearls flanked by
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Faceted Black Tahitian Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
consisted of a Round Shape Faceted Tahitian Pearl Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond US RIng Size is 6 1/2
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 #15507
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat white Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This elegant ring features one round
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Natural Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Natural Pearl Engagement Ring. This beautiful Art
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Golden Pearl And Diamond Ring Yellow Sapphire Accent Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond ring features a lovely pearl of 16mm diameter. The pearl is untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphir...

Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Everyday Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
approx. 0.24ct High Quality Diamond: D-E in color and VS1-2 in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl and 0.62 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds: 2 Dimensions: Pearl diameter: 1.42cm/0.56" Height of setting: 1.57cm/0.62" Ring Size: UK Size
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Pearl Ring 7.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage diamond and pearl ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 7.1 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pearl Precious Stone Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and blue sapphires and emeralds which surround 3 little pearls with a diameter of 2/3mm. diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
throughout. On either side of the head, the start of the ring is adorned with 2 x 4 antique-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

0.15ct Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise And Pearl Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
turquoise, rose cut diamond and pearl. The ring is made of 18ct yellow gold and features a band width of 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections. This stunning antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Mabe Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
unique appearance. Some of them are set wtih 131 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.97 ct. The ring is
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified Vintage Thai Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Thai ( heated ) ruby ring with old cut diamonds and pearls with French hallmark
Category

Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

South Sea Natural Pearl and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Uniquely stunning, this gemstone ring showcases a vibrant, high quality 8-9mm round pearl and round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco natural pearl diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearl Size: Approximately 5.58mm Accent stone: 2 pear cut, 62 old mine, and 6 rose cut diamonds Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Asch Grossbardt Black Onyx, Coral, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
; mother of pearl and diamonds, encircled in gold. The stones are both round and oval. The ring is size 6 1
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Peachy Pink Baroque Pearl with Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Exceptional peachy pink Freshwater Baroque Pearl set with Diamond and 22k yellow gold ribbon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
elegant white pearl, the rose cut diamonds and the gorgeous open work gold work. The side of the ring is
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

BUNDA South Sea Keshi 15.80-21.80mm Pearl and 4.00cts Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Swan' ring in platinum, featuring an exquisite, baroque Cultured South Sea Keshi Pearl
Category

2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1940s Vintage Pearl and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage pearl and 14k rose gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cultured Pearl and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique three stone cultured pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
approx. 0.24cttw High Quality Diamond: D-E in color and VS1-2 in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.34 carat diamond (total), 18k white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Salt Water Pearl and Round Brilliant Diamond in 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Salt Water Pearl and Round Brilliant Diamond in 14k Yellow Gold Ring This exquisite
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful vintage three stone-ring set with beautiful graduated pearls with diamond points in
Category

Vintage 1970s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
section and a round pearly gray cultured pearl on the front, backed on either side by 2 princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 13mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 2.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 2 black moter-of pearls 2.78 cts, 78 diamonds 0.72 cts and 232
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chinese 14kt. gold large men s dragon ring set with diamond and pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
) Weight: 14 grams Diamond: 1 round brilliant-cut, approx. F-G color, SI1 clarity Pearl: 2 mm Condition
Category

1990s European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Eostre Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Type A Jadeite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Jade and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold It consists of A 13.6 mm Round Shape Freshwater Pearl with Good
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- cut diamond is set just at the beginning of the ring band with 2 curves, the upper curve is set with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Natural Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STONE: 15.70mm ACCENT STONES / WEIGHT: Diamonds 0.78ctw SIZE: 6 1/4 This stunning ring centers an
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Domed Oval Pearl Ring with Two Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
24kt Gold and Silver ring with large, 2.05ct stunning opal and side diamonds by Prehistoric Works
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond and White Cultured Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This dazzling diamond and white cultured pearl cluster cocktail ring in 18-karat
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9K Gold Natural Pearl Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cluster ring features a luminous natural pearl at the center, symbolizing elegance and purity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Statement 18k Black Gold Ring with Tahitian Pearl, Emeralds and Black Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Designer 12.5mm Pearl, Black Diamonds & Green Emeralds Ballerina Black Gold Ring This ring is a
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
as 18 karat gold and platinum. This impressive antique pearl and diamond ring is supplied with an
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Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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 Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - Round Brilliant .34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Akoya Pearl Color: White Size: 9.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a 10.5mm Golden South Sea cultured pearl accented by 2 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

0.86ct Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 0.86ct Natural Conch Pearl Accent Stone: 6 Round Diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Serenity Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And A Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
inner peace Barcode: ONN009 Ring Size: Europe 54, UK N 1/2, USA 7 Dimensions: L20mm Weight
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Akoya Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and 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.