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0.38 Carat Pear Cab Ethiopian Opal and Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Pear Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

73 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
diamond is approximately 1/3 of a carat with shapes of round, pear, princess, marquis, ovals, and Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.00 Carats Diamonds Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 4.00 Carats Diamonds Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet. Featuring one pear
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1900s Tourmaline, Peridot, and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.75 carat tourmaline and 3.08 carat peridot, 0.71 carat diamond and 18 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1930s Art Deco Diamonds Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Sublime antique pendant
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Geometric Diamond Shaped Australian Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Geometric Diamond Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet. Featuring two pear shaped checkerboard
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace, Pendant, Bracelet, Earring and Ring Suite
Located in Miami, FL
textured yellow gold open pear shape drops adorned with diamonds, held with a diamond encrusted bail. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.80 Carat Emerald 0.71 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 emerald, pear cut, 1.80ct, vslbG 6/4, P2 - 5 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.71ct, RW-W
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.01 Ct Diamond and Amethyst Flower Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
fine 14K yellow gold chain which highlights the eye-catching amethyst set flower pendant, with 6 pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.01 Ct Diamond and Emerald Flower Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
fine 14K yellow gold chain which highlights the eye-catching emerald set flower pendant, with 6 pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearly white pear-shaped oriental pearl, thought to be fine. The clasp is a spring ring. Diamond weight
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Double Headed Tiger Hinged Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful diamond, ruby and black enamel double headed tiger bangle set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s British Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Cartier Brooch by Aldo Cipullo Yellow Sapphire Unicorn Design Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
eyes create an amazing contrast against the darker enamel tones. A pear-shaped yellow sapphire is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape 6 Carat Treated Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
9X15 Pear Cut approximately 6 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 7 Two tiny
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 1.77 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural pear cut yellow diamonds. This ring is guaranteed to impress and enhance your personal collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

11.09 Carat Pear Cut Citrine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.09 Carat Pear Cut Citrine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This gorgeous ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.29 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The ring features 2.29 light fancy yellow color pear shape diamond VS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA 1.01 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA Natural Pear Shape Diamond Weighs 1.01 Carats. 3 Prong Set surrounded by 6 round white side
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond 3.20 Carat Split Double Shank Gold Ring Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Pear Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond 3.20 Carat Split Double Shank 14 Karat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Bruised Pear" Ring with 1.09 Carat Brown Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
thickness: 1.6mm Pear: 9mm x 5.5mm x 3.5mm Side stones: 2mm Size: Currently, this ring is a size 6
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 1960s Ring
Located in New York, NY
pear-shape Amethyst, measured to weigh approximately 3.50 carats. The Amethyst is held by 4 polished
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Natural Pear-Shape Light Yellow SI-1 Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An elegant Chuo Gem Laboratory (Japan) Certified 1.01 Carat, Natural, Pear-Shape, Light Yellow, SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Princess style 1960’s pear shaped Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Pear sapphire with round
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the ring is 2.95 carats. The ring is casted in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 9.1 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 12.01 Carat Pear Tanzanite Deep AAA Blue Violet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
. There are 6 tapered baguette side Diamonds G-H color, VS-SI clarity, weighing 0.78ct. The band tappers
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Adler Pear Cut Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold Cross Cocktail Band Ring
By Adler
Located in London, GB
This ring is made in 18kt yellow gold. It is set with 5 pear cut rubies on a crosspiece design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Ametrine Pear Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Wirework Teardrop Halo Ring
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds weigh a total of 0.79 carats, with H-I color and VS-SI clarity. The ring top measures 24 mm long
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .70 Carat Yellow Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified. .70 carat pear-shaped light-yellow diamond in a micro pave white diamond 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Pear and Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring with Yellow Diamond Center
Located in Miami, FL
yellow Diamond weighing 1.99 carats and surrounded by baguette-cut Diamonds weighing approximately 3.00
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA 0.74 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate 0.74 carat GIA graded H VS1 pear shaped diamond and yellow diamonds white gold engagement
Category

1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1.58 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Tested] Weight: 3 grams Diamond Details: Weight
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.94 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a Pear Cut Ruby set in the center of the ring that weighs 1.36 Carats. There are also 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Burma Pear Shaped Ruby and Diamond Set Sideway Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring a captivating 3.50-carat Burma pear-shaped ruby as its center stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 2.19 Carat Toi Et Moi Emerald Diamonds Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
yellow gold, 3.57 grams, current ring size 6. 2.19 carats total gemstone weight. Accommodated with an up
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Band Ring. flush set in a flat 18k yellow gold ring
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 5.76ct Estate Vintage Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Ring 18k YG
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE Three-stone 18k Yellow Gold (stamped) Engagement ring
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.50 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

1.06tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Colombian Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approx Weight: 1.0-carats Color: Green Luster: Excellent Origin: Colombia
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

7.92 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.92 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16 Carat Three-Ring White Yellow Diamond Stacker Set in Rose White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
: Round, fancy yellow brilliant-cut stone -- approx. 0.20 carat, VS1-2 clarity -- in 14K rose gold Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Teardrop Ring 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
.50 carat. Quality of the diamonds are SI1 Color is G Ring size is 6 14 karat yellow gold .75 x .55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one pear cut sapphire weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Multi Gemstone Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Pear Cut Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage gemstone & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Pear cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14...

1820s 1.54 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This antique ring features an old European pear
Category

Antique 1820s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with lapis lazuli and pear cut diamond 0.07 crt F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.65 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

22 Carat Natural Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 22 Carat Natural Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate A
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Sassi Large Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic Bulgari ring from the vibrant Sassi collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features
Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 4.51 carats, Aquamarine Marquise Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 4.51 carats. The combined Diamonds weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Joke Quick 18K Rose White Gold 2, 49 Carat Fancy White Diamond Entourage ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamond centerstone 2,49 carat., white diamonds DEGVVS and fancy yellow icy diamonds. Surrounding diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) ring set with one 6 x 4.4mm oval ruby, two 4 x 3mm pear
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl 130 Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
families and is a very special ring. South Sea Pearls 13.5 mm Yellow Diamonds 8 Fancy Pear, Marquise and
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Head Diamond Multi-Color Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lionhead diamond Ring is decorated with Byzantine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Set in 18K Gold, 1.51 carats Aquamarine Cluster set Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 1.51 carats. The combined Diamonds weight is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

5.30 Carat Natural Vivid Yellow Sapphire Ruby Ring 14 Karat Vivid Reds
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire diamonds ring. 3.00ct. Natural yellow Sapphire 10.2 X 7.6mm Full
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k 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.

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