Skip to main content

2 Pearl And Diamond Ring

to
199
1,790
1,075
656
403
451
1,816
1,444
350
262
202
16
225
1,047
805
130
75
109
84
41
66
59
40
44
50
12
1,558
536
11
596
187
166
110
93
to
35
30
23
18
18
292
254
194
173
141
102
92
40
24
18
6
5
2
1
1
2,076
29
950
935
Sort By
Mother of Pearl, Pink Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Four Petal Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold flower ring with round diamonds weighing 0.20 carat total, four round pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped Art Nouveau Diamond Natural Pearl Peacock Bird Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
is adorned with a natural pearl and an old European cut diamond. The intricate design and attention
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.23 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 pearl
Category

20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamonds South Sea Pearls Toi Et Moi Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold toi et moi cocktail ring with diamonds and 2 South Sea Pearls. Oval cut diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Large South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Kowloon, HK
A beautiful handmade South Sea pearl ring set in 18k white gold and diamond. Classic and elegant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.46 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
. However, the growth period is approximately 2-4 years, unlike the akoya pearls, which develop in one to
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage JOSE HESS 18K Diamond South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 5.85ctw Sz 9
By Jose Hess
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made vintage ring by famed jewelry designer Jose Hess (who is no longer with us). It
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Pave White Mother of Pearl Bulldog Puppy 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.00x3.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold "8 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 136 Fancy Diamonds 1.68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Anemone Waterfall Ring with Mabe Pearl
Located in London, GB
, the Anemone collection is fascinating in its detailing. Size of Pearl: 15mm. 1 2 Diamonds of various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut amethyst and a pearl. The elevated, scrolling ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and
Category

Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14.40mm South Sea Pearl 0.50ct Diamond 14k White Yellow Gold Ring 12.32g
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage 14.40mm South Sea Pearl 0.50ct Diamond 14k White Yellow Gold Ring; Pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1831 English 18K Gold Memorial Ring with Pearls and Black Enamel
By William Eaton
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exquisite relic of the past, this antique 18K gold memorial ring from 1831 with pearls and black
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Style 14K Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sapphire, and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, enamel, sapphire, and diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14.38 Millimeter South Sea Pearl Set in Bypass Style 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1.28 carats diamonds and one South Sea pearl 14.38 millimeter. The pearl
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Ring with Fancy Shaped Diamonds 1.80 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with fancy shaped natural diamonds weighing 1.80 carats total and one natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Brutalist Carved Emerald, Baroque Pearl, and 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearl and a prong-set carved emerald surrounded by 19 small round cut diamonds set in white gold near
Category

20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold 2 TCW Princess Cut Unisex Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2 CTS Princess Cut Unisex Certified $4,200
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Fancy Diamond Ruby White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 1.80x1.10x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "27 Fancy Diamonds 0.18 CT 2 Ruby 0.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Io Si By Stefan Hafner 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Pearl Cocktail Ring
By io Si
Located in Winter Springs, FL
centered by a 10.85mm pearl surrounded by approximately .90ctw in round cut G-H color Vs1-2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 18k Gold Silver Topped Jewelry 9
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail Ring Fish Motive South Sea Pearl Diamonds Pink Sapphires 18 Karat Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This unique Ring features one white South Sea Pearl (13,8mm) wich is held by 2 Fishes from each
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rho...

Victorian 1880 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Round White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
An European Victorian ring with rubies and pearls. Beautiful and delicate antique ring, created in
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Silver Grey 15.75mm Tahitian Pearl White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate silver grey 15.75mm Tahitian pearl white gold ring, circa 2000. The Estate Silver Grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Carved Flower Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
• Mother of Pearl flower, 3.0 cm diameter • Natural Diamond, brilliant cut, 2 mm diameter, G/H colour, VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Carved Flower Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
• Mother of Pearl flower, 3.0 cm diameter • Natural Diamond, brilliant cut, 2 mm diameter, G/H colour, VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2.14 CTW Mother of Pearl, 1.10 CTW Ruby, and .14 CTW Diamond Ring
By Cirari
Located in Stuart, FL
round diamonds on the sides and a halo around the ruby. This ring is a size 7, the center stone measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring 40 Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 7 White Pearls 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Amethyst and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Round Size: 1.3 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.02 Carat (approx.) An attractive ring box is included. We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
platinum using natural gemstones and diamonds. GEMMA FILIGREE custom ring box and certificate of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Garnet Pearl Diamond Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I/I Shape: Round Size: 1.3 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.02 Carat (approx.) An
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.60 Grams Ring Height: 11.5 mm Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Pearl Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Modern Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
is formed of 2 rings that are adorned on the front center with a square sapphire shouldered on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Sapphire Pearl Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
adds a touch of romance to the ring. The sapphires are flanked by smaller round diamonds and pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Victorian Pearl Old-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, FR 46 (appr
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Victorian three-stone ring in 18K yellow gold featuring a centered natural pearl flanked by two old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Keshi Pearl Sapphire Handmade Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the ring using skilful carving technique and creative combination of diamond, sapphire and rare
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 11 mm South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Diamonds: none Ring Size: 7 US Bandwidth (back)= 2 mm YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES: - Free beautiful
Category

20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
German Halo Ring from ca. 1900s- 1920s , crown with White Gold or Platinum top claws holds a
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond Ring with octagonal open work crown with top in Silver. European, likely German or
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Golden Mother Of Pearl Clover Natural Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold golden mother of pearl clover design diamond ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Midnight Mother Of Pearl Clover Natural Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold midnight mother of pearl clover design diamond ring is an exquisite piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 7 #14659
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Ring Size 7- This elegant ring features
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 3.80ct Ceylon Sapphire and Natural Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive natural pearl. The tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 2 Carat Natural Emerald Cab Sapphire Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with approximately 2 carats including a Natural Emerald
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Turquoise and White Diamond .43 Carat TW White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise, white pinctada maxima, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to impress
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Owl/Parrot Bird Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl, Diamond Amethyst
Located in Philadelphia, PA
accent diamonds. Simply a wonderful bird-themed ring! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Turquoise and White Diamond .51 Carat TW Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise, white pinctada maxima, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to impress
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Mabe Pearl & 2 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Statement
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 11 mm Free Form South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
: Natural, White, Round/ free form, 11 mm Diamonds: none Ring Size: 7 US Bandwidth (back)= 2 mm YOUR
Category

20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphires, Aquamarine, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retro ring in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with a central south sea pearl (11mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chic Delicate Mother of Pearl White Diamond Yellow 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 18K Ring (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Weight 2.8 gram Size 16.8 Diamond 2
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio 9.1mm White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring EU51
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio White Cultured Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage
Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio 9mm White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring EU49
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio White Cultured Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a natural unenhanced Burmese oval old cut ruby in
Category

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
encompassed with twenty-two channel set Old European round cut diamonds. The ring shoulders each incorporate
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.97ct Emerald and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Surrounded by a double halo of transitional cut diamonds is a fantastic 2.97 carat, natural emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "2 Pearl And Diamond Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.