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Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 8.5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 8.5 TCW Certified $6,975 401542 This
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1940
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels emerald and diamond platinum ring, circa 1940. Set its centre with a
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 4.8 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 4.8 TCW Certified $5,975 219121
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 17.73 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pearls! This Sapphire and Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Ring 4 Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
A Ring featuring four natural diamond cut Diamonds mounted in 18K White Gold or Platinum clusters
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 0.8ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 2.25gr
Located in SE
and 2 Diamonds . Vintage ring , hand - made in Europe ca 1950s -1960s, band hallmarked 750. Floret
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1938 Maier s Ring 2 in 1 solid 18K + 14K Gold Ø7.5US / 5 gr.
Located in SE
both rings. Note slight Gold color difference of the rings. Joined band is 4mm wide. Engraved : Maier
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, 14k Gold

LAMBERT BROTHERS 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With European Cut Diamonds
By Lambert Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
engraved designs. The ring is embellished with thirty-one earth mined natural diamonds including the big
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Gold featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca 0.1 ct , color ca. G
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Halo Ring 0.55 Diamonds solid 14K Gold 4.25US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds ,band in solid 14K Yellow Gold (tested) .Crown with top custers in
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.04ctw Dark Hexagon Diamond with Triangle Sides Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.04ctw Dark Salt and Pepper Diamond with Triangle Sides Engagement Ring ♥ This item measures
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.25ctw Celestial Diamond with Trio Sides Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6685
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.25ctw Celestial Diamond with Trio Sides Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6685 ♥ Solid 14k white
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zoccai Moonstone Diamond 18K Gold Earrings Ring Pendant Set Designer Full Parure
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Zoccai Moonstone Diamond 18K Gold Earrings Ring Pendant Set Designer Full Parure This is a fine
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5 US/ 2.46 gr
Located in SE
natural diamond cut Diamonds with open backs. Band hallmarked 750 for 18K Gold. Crown is 7 mm x 6 mm x 2
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz Doublet Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ladies will love this blue topaz over mother of pearl doublet and diamond ring in 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
hallmarks ,18 K, logo of maker. Onyx : 7.75 mm x 5.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 1.25 ct . Eight Diamonds
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing 0.17 ct. The body
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing 0.17 ct. The body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Platinum Sapphire Burma No Heat Diamond Ring Antique AGL Old Mine 6.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
The Stone. SIZE: Huge Beautiful Ring 12 MM Long x 24 MM Wide (1/2 inch long x 1 inch wide) Won't
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

High-Grade Five-Star , Opal Stacker Ring with Side Diamond Detail
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Opal Stacker Ring with Side Diamond Detail, 14kt Yellow Gold, made-to-order, custom sizes are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Era Blue Topaz Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Era Blue Topaz Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring Era, 18k WG, 2 diamonds
Category

2010s German Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victor Mayer Era Gold Citrine Ring in 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Era Gold Citrine Ring in 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds Ring Era, 18k RG, 2 diamonds
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid Platinum decorated with natural Ruby and Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Vinaigrette Perfume Ring Amethyst Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Ø 8US/ 5.55gr
Located in SE
European cut Diamonds on : Ø 2mm (x 4 stones ) and Ø 1.75 mm (x 2 stones). Size: Ø 8 US / Ø 18.19 mm
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bonding Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds In Various Shapes
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
-cut, trillion and baguette colorless diamonds approx. 1.56ct Ring size can be customised and price
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.28ct Oval Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
This oval shaped Montana Sapphire is the centerpiece of the ring, while the surrounding diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Diamond Orange Sapphire Vintage Crown Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 2 carats Natural single cut gray diamonds - 0.50 carats This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! BEAUTIFUL 6.12 CARAT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique cluster Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.75 /2gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring with top of crown in Platinum on solid 14K greenish Yellow Gold band with seven
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Rubies - 2 carats Natural Emeralds - 2 carats Diamonds - 2 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.5 / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
This ring has a beautiful arrangement of natural Sapphires and Diamonds set on an openwork navette
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Convertible Lizard Ring to Pendant Estate 18k White Gold Diamond Sz 7 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique & stylish lizard ring crafted in 18 karat white & yellow gold. Pave set diamonds total an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Ring Diamonds Sapphires solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
A German Ring, ca. 1920s- 1930s. Band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold with 4 claw set diamond cut
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German, made ca. 1850s -1920s. The band is
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Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930 Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS8.25 /5.3gr
Located in SE
deep / ca. 1.25 ct, with an open back. Eight Diamonds with closed backs, rose cut ca. Ø 2.5 mm - Ø 2
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1943 Ring 2ctw Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6.75 / 5.75 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with wide shoulders and square crown holding natural Emeralds stone and Diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
internal structures typical for naturals. Ten clustered natural Diamonds of old European cut Ø 2 mm / ca
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Diamonds and Rubies. Presumably German or French made, this ring was a part of 2nd World War trophies of a
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring old diamond cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye-shaped pattern
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
wide x 4.5 mm deep Central old European cut Diamond Ø 2.75mm x 2 mm deep / ca.0.12 ct + four rose
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

1949 Nordic Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
stones have open backs. Crown is 13 mm x 3.5 mm deep. Each diamond stone ca. Ø 2 mm / ca 0.03ct. Total
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver

Tortoise White Shell 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoise White Shell 18K Rose Gold Ring 28 Diamonds 0.30CT 2 Rubies 0.03CT 7 White Pearls 2.45CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of cushion cut diamonds, pearls, sapphires
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...

1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1937. The crown is composite with the top parts in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 0.6 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS6 / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds European Ring with curved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with beautiful natural Blue Sapphire accented with old diamond cut diamonds. Vintage Everyday
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Delicate Victorian Fleur de Lis Ring
Located in New York, NY
topped gold. 2 small rubies and a natural pearl form the center motif. The rest of the ring is set in
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Antique 1870s American High Victorian More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique German Halo Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.5ct Diamonds 14K Gold Ø9.25US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Blue Ribbon 0.7ctw Diamonds Enamel 18K solid Gold ØUS6.5 /2.74gr
Located in SE
Cobalt Blue Enamel, Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold. Reminds closely ' Bagues de Firmament ' or " Rings
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Vintage Art Nouveau Woman Face Pin Converted to Ring Diamond Accent
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Victorian Art Nouveau Woman Face with Diamond Repousse Design Cufflinks Converted to Ring 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.