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Set in 18K, Zambian Emerald, Yellow Marquise and Baguette Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic Zambian Emerald & Yellow Baguette & Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring set in 18K gold. The
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive French Collection 18K Yellow Gold 1.02 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.02 carats of diamonds over the piece. The ring has a band thickness of 6 mm, a top height of 3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond Color: G - H (Pear cut) & Slightly Yellow (Marquise) ✦ Metal: 18K Solid White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA 2.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 2.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow and white gold (stamped 750). The ring contains one pear-shaped natural emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Red Coral Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 12.70 Carats (12.54 Grams) Cabochon Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Set in 18K Gold, 8.47 carats Morganite, Tourmalines Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Gold ✦ 18K Gold Weight: 5.03 gm Approx. ✦ Gross Weight: 7.65 gm Approx. ✦ Ring Size: US Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond and Green Garnet Walking Panther Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A rare vintage Cartier diamond and green tsavorite garnet walking panther ring, from the 'Panthère
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vibrant and one-of-a-kind 1.85 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this fancy-colored diamond ring showcases a magnificent 0.50-carat round
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Weston, MA
diamond surrounds. Ring is a size 6 11 pear and oval cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 4.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 3.95 CTW Carved Jade Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
geometric basket Inscribed with carat weights Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 2000s Ring size: 6 1/4 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chaumet Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold three stone ring, two bands with in between a pear cut diamond with on each side a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Exceptional GIA Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
by marquise, pear, oval, and baguette-cut diamonds, weighing in total 7.58 carats, D-E-F color and
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 8.08 carat Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 8.08 carats. Other Emeralds weight is 0.10 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Peridot Diamond Gold Sculpted Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of our favorite rings in the collection! It features a pear-shaped peridot weighing 5.76 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A modern and cocktail ring Set with natural un-heat ruby and natural white and yellow diamond in
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique 14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
: - yellow sapphire, 4 stones - pear shape - 5 x 4 mm - approximately 1.80 total carats - yellow diamonds, 6
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
grade pear shaped center diamond, D SI1 .48 carat with GIA papers. Flexible ring so size varies but
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Snake Ring Diamond Eyes 18k Gold Sz 6.75 Serpent Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed contemporary emerald & diamond snake ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Lapis Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold, centering a carved cushion-shaped cabochon-cut lapis
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shape Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking ring features 1.84 carats of vivid red rubies, oval and pear cuts, which are bezel
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tear Drop Swirl Shape Quartz Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tear Drop Swirl Shape Natural Quartz Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring The top of this
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color, VS clarity. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with purity mark. Circa 1980s. The ring is a size 6 3
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass style ring with two twisted gold extensions terminating as elongated pear coral cabochon
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emerald is 2.05 carats. The Emerald is completely natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rubellite Diamond platinum Daisy Bouquet Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous platinum cocktail ring features a pear-shaped rubellite weighing 8.89 carats, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarine, Morganite Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 1.81 carats. The weight of the Morganites is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Topaz and Aquamarine Gemstones Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CUT LONDON TOPAZ STONES:6 PCS PEAR CUT AQUAMARINE DIAMOND carat total weight:APPROX 0.1 CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Peridot and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The rich yellow/green color of the peridot contrast beautifully with the white gold and diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Three-Diamond Yellow Gold Stacking Bands Sold as a Set
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
marquise diamond weighing 0.18 carats 3. 18 karats yellow and white gold with pear shape diamond weighing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Italian Modernist Bypass Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 8.14 Ctw Turquoise And Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural double ring with diamond. An sculptural bypass ring, created in Italy with modernist
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Pink Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
weight of the pear shaped Emerald is 2.37 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, Aquamarine, Morganite Diamonds in-laid Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Morganite is 6.96 carats. The weight of the pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulgari Allegra Multi-Gemstones and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Allegra multi-gemstones and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold, circa
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold...

Graff Bombe White and Pink Diamond Flowers Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with flowers made out of pear cut white diamonds and round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum, Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an oval cut sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.45 Carat Diamond Emerald Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an unusual design three stone cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Rubellite Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
greenish-blue color. Finishing off the ring are 3 diamonds weighing a total of 0.19 carats for adding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Statement
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco style Turquoise, Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold. The weight of the sugarloaf Turquoise is 3.77 carats. The weight of the pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Burmese Ruby French Bombe Flowerhead and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Gorgeous Burmese Ruby and Diamond ring featuring approximately 5 carats of pear shaped Burmese
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Victorian 1.44 CTW Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold Antique Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an antique pear-shaped rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.44 carats H color with
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond Set Gold and Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in Litchfield, CT
-hammered gold under-gallery and modernist cut-out design perfectly. 1.0 carat of superb white diamonds (G
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960s Coral Lapis Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
cabochon cut pear shaped lapis lazuli that measures 7mm x 5mm (estimated at 6 carats). The diamonds total
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Platinum Gold GIA 9.15ctw Burma Pink Orange Sapphire Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Details Below for Complete Info ** (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant, Pear & Marquise Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Morganite, Aquamarine Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 5.07 carats. The weight of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Platinum with 44.36 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
42.76 carats. Weight: 31.8 Grams, (20.38 Dwt). Size: 6, sizeable. Measurements: From the top view is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Three-Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 1.31 carat elongated cushion brilliant cut center set diamond, flanked by two pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 4.15 carats. The Emerald sugarloaf is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The pear shaped Blue Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin. The Diamonds weight is 0.89 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 1.24 carats. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 4.66
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 1.31 carats. The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lanka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Emerald, Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emerald is 1.18 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Tanzanite Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful & gorgeous, modern style, Opal & Tanzanite Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ceylon Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 0.72 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 12.54 carats. The weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 6.88 carats. The weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

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6 Carat Yellow Diamond Pear Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 112 vintage or 485 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring from Roshe Jewels, DGI and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 6 Carat Yellow Diamond Pear Ring?

On average, a 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,999, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $724,000 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.  

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.