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Pear Diamond 14 Karat Gold Diamond Viva Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
by us are handmade and can be customized or redesigned. Composition Diamond Weight :- .65 ct. Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Classic Pear Emerald Halo Ring 1.00 ct with 2-Tier Diamonds 14k White Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
heights echo the pear shape emerald to form two tiers of diamonds. The 14 karat white gold of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Colorless Diamond Frangipani Floral Ring in 18KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cluster of 226 brilliant-cut diamonds and 5 rose-cut pear diamonds come together in this beautiful
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.90 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold Bridesmaid Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Pear Cut SI/H 0.90Ct Natural Diamond Anniversary Ring 18k Yellow Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certifed 5 Carat Royal Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
full splendor. This GIA-certified 5 ct Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring, flanked by tapered baguettes and set
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certifed 5 Carat Royal Diamond Ring
GIA Certifed 5 Carat Royal Diamond Ring
$272,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring. Snake open ended ring. Adjustable gold ring
Category

2010s Asian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Pear Ring Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Pear Ring Gold Fancy Ring This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

2.01 Ct. Marquise Pear Princess Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18k Gold Wt. :- 4.51 gm Diamond Wt. :- 2.01 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.29 Ct Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Pear Shape Size 6.75, 18KG
Located in New York, NY
4.29 Ct Natural Brilliant cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in Pear Shape Size 6.75 in 18 Karat White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear amethyst adjustable ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
amethyst: pear shape, approx 0.8 ct, purple color, clarity: SI Surrounding stones - diamond 0.07 ct (G/Vs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver

Pear amethyst adjustable ring
Pear amethyst adjustable ring
$287 Sale Price / item
50% Off
2.59 Ct. Pear Round Diamond Wedding Two Rings Set 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate your love with the timeless elegance of this 2.59 Ct. Pear Round Diamond Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.59 Ct. Pear Round Diamond Wedding Two Rings Set 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate your love with the timeless elegance of this 2.59 Ct. Pear Round Diamond Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Enamel gold ring. Floral ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" ring with enamel green leaves with emerald, diamonds in 14k gold. Open ended ring with
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel

0.90 Ct Pear Round Cut Diamond Split Shank Ring Wedding 14k Yellow Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Pear Cut SI/H 0.90Ct Natural Diamond Anniversary Ring 14k Yellow Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.47 Ct SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.47 Ct SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Featuring three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat Gold Ring with Pear Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone. Tiny ruby ring. Pear ruby
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.80 Carat Ruby Designer Ring 0.25 Ct Pear Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.25 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 0.80 Ct. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

1.38 Carat Oval Shape Ruby Ring 0.34 Ct Marquise Pear Diamond 10k White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
gm 10k White Gold Wt. :- 1.91 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.34 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

Sebastian Bernards Flower Style 0.96 Ct Diamond/1.47 Ct Yellow Sapphire 18K Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center for each create this beautiful fun ring made if 18K Gold. Stones: Diamonds: 5 Pear shaped and 2
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Pear-Cut Fancy Pink Diamond Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Pear-Cut Fancy Pink Diamond & Diamond Flower Ring 5 Fancy Pink Diamonds - 0.26 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Gold

Interesting Emerald Diamond Stackable Band 14K Gold Pear Shape Emerald .50 CT
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Juxtaposed emerald and diamond ring. The pear shaped emeralds make a zigzag design with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Minimalist sapphire ring. 0.50 ct sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
$516 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear emerald 14k gold ring. Minimalist emerald ring. 0.50 ct emerald ring. Green emerald ring. May
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
$539 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Minimalist sapphire ring. 0.50 ct sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
$476 Sale Price / item
38% Off
Pear Round Cut SI/H 1.86 Ct Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
the set is the pear-shaped center diamond ring, elegantly framed by a sequence of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring convertible to Pendant 55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co., 1.03 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Engagement Ring size: 5 3/4 Band size: 8 Engagement Ring stamp: TIFFANY&CO. Pt950 (Serial number) D 1.03 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pear ruby 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear ruby 14k gold ring. Minimalist ruby ring. 0.50 ct ruby ring. Red ruby ring. July birthstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pear ruby 14k gold ring.
Pear ruby 14k gold ring.
$413 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear emerald 14k gold ring. Minimalist emerald ring. 0.50 ct emerald ring. Green emerald ring. May
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
$450 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear emerald 14k gold ring. Minimalist emerald ring. 0.50 ct emerald ring. Green emerald ring. May
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
$456 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire gold ring. Genuine sapphire ring. Gold leaves ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
$520 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Pear garnet 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Minimalist garnet ring. 0.50 ct garnet ring. Red-purple garnet ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Pear garnet 14k gold ring.
Pear garnet 14k gold ring.
$413 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
emerald Color: green Pear cut, 0.8 ct. approx Clarity: transparent Side stones: diamonds, G/VS, round
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel

Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
Pear emerald 14k gold ring.
$637 Sale Price / item
28% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Main stone sapphire Color: blue Pear cut, 0.8 ct. approx Clarity: transparent Side stones: diamonds, G
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
$578 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Yellow sapphire floral ring with green leaves. Gold leaves ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
$578 Sale Price / item
33% Off
0.8 Ct SI/HI Marquise Pear Round Diamond Cuff Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.85 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.25 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.80 Ct SI/H Pear Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.80 Ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 2.25 Ct Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Weight 1.46 gm 14k Yellow Gold Weight 1.33 gm Diamond Weight 0.52 ct. Ruby Weight 0.15 ct. Ring Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

2.65 Carat Pear Diamond 14 Karat Gold Spiral Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 6.26 gm Diamond Weight :- 2.65 ct. (SI Clarity and HI Color Diamonds) Ring Size: US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Garnet 14k Gold Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Garnet gold ring. Genuine garnet ring. Gold leaves ring. Garnet leaves
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Pear Garnet 14k Gold Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
Pear Garnet 14k Gold Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
$500 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pear Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Clarity: SI Surrounding stones - diamond 0.07 ct (G/Vs), round brilliant cut. 💍This ring is making for
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pear Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Gold Ring
Pear Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Gold Ring
$500 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pear Emerald 14k Gold Ring, Emerald Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear Emerald 14k gold ring. Emerald gold ring. Genuine emerald ring. Gold leaves ring. Emerald
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 5, 89 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Ruby 5,89 ct - Diamond 0.50 total carats RING SIZE: US 7,5 - IT 16 - FR 56 - UK N, Resizable on request
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Pear Blue Sapphire Gemstone Fine Wrap Cuff Ring Pear Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wet :- 0.88 ct Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 14k White Gold Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 14k White Gold Band This ring features pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 18k White Gold Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 18k White Gold Band This ring features pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue pear sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural sapphire and diamond. September birthstone ring. Pear sapphire
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue pear sapphire 14k gold ring
Blue pear sapphire 14k gold ring
$574 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring. Real moissanite gold ring. Moissanite engagement ring. 1 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear moissanite 14k gold ring
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring
$750 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite solitaire. Plain moissanite ring. Diamond cut moissanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear moissanite 14k gold ring.
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring.
$660 Sale Price / item
40% Off
3 Ct Natural Zambian Emeralds and 1.2 Ct Diamond Ring in 14 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut round diamonds which has amazing sparkle Total diamond weight approximately 1.2 ct Ring size
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3.62 ct total weight 5 Five Stone Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess, & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.4 CT Royal Blue Sapphire 1.4 CT Diamond Snake Crossover Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Snake Bypass Ring in 18 Karat White Gold. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Amethyst 14k Gold Ring, Amethyst Gold Ring, Genuine Amethyst Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with amethyst: Pear shape, approx 0.8 ct, purple color. Clarity: SI Surrounding stones - diamond 0.07
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond GIA Certified 1.71 Ct. H VS1 Plat Setting with 0.35ct Pear Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamonds ,3 on each side that form a triangular shape. Ring size 5 GIA certificate #110209966126 Appraisal
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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5 Ct Pear Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5 ct pear diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 5 ct pear diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 5 ct pear diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Jerome, Sebastian Bernard and Celine Roelens are consistently popular. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 5 ct pear diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 35 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 5 Ct Pear Diamond Ring?

The price for a 5 ct pear diamond ring starts at $180 and tops out at $362,882 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,500.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.