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0.75CT Pear Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Pear Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold. Specification
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.43ct Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the plain hallmarked yellow gold ring shank. This stunning pear cut diamond ring in yellow gold
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1 Cts F/VS1 Two-Stone Pear Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning engagement ring features a beautiful pear-shaped diamond in a two-stone setting. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Brutalist Yellow Gold Emerald European Cut Diamond Fingermate Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Shape - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Massive second-hand ring, asymmetrically set on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s Toi Et Moi 2.50 Carat Sapphire and 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.50 carats, and a Pear-Shaped Diamond weighing 1.18 carats, G color, VS1 clarity. The ring features
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.80ct Natural Baguette Round Diamond Pear-Shaped Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
features approximately 0.80 carats of natural baguette and round-cut diamonds, expertly set in a refined
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 5.02ct Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Light Yellow Even VS2 Pear Shape Diamond at its center, certified by GIA with the identification number
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Gold GIA Cert. Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond with Pear Shape Side Stones
Located in New York, US
attention. Flanking the center stone are two shimmering pear-shaped white diamonds, totaling 0.58 carats
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tanisa Nahata Twin Pear Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Twin Pear Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Sapphire Pear shape Cabochon and Double Row Pave Diamond Ring Band, 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this finely crafted ring features two pear-shaped ruby cabochons (0.47 carats total) and two pear
Category

1990s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Magnificent 3.93-Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring – Luxury Gift
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 3.93-Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring – A Symbol of Elegance By Merkaba
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Sapphire, Ruby, Rubelite, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Opal and Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut diamonds weight of 0.21 Carats. This stunning ring showcases the opal's vibrant play of colors
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Breathtaking Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Embrace timeless elegance with our breathtaking Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring, a mesmerizing
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.43ctw Diamond Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.39ctw Cut - Pear Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.55ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Designer blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold. Blue Sapphire: 0.55 carat, pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Natural Yellow and White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds appx. 0.40 carats, set in 18k yellow gold. Total weight is 6.04 grams. Ring Size US 6. The ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Ruby and Blue Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Carats. This ring has also brilliant cut diamonds total weight of 0,48 carars. The ring is adorned with a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.79 Carat Rose Cut Grey or White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a unique 0.79 carat rose cut grey - white diamond, flaked by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural White Emerald Diamond 0.73 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Cut White Diamonds Natural Oval-Cut White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Size 6 1/2 Free Sizing Upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou 5.06ctw Yellow Sapphire Citrine Diamond Blossom Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
CTW: 1.80 Natural Yellow Sapphire|Pear|Eye Clean Yellow Sapphire CTW: 3.20 Natural Diamond Grade: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Yellow Sapphire GIA certified No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive! Ceylon – No Heat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring In Platinum. Center of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Emerald Halo Diamond Bypass Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Halo Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.96 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural, Blue Sapphire Diamonds Band/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearable Blue Sapphire Band/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
approximately 1.90cts (including pair of pear shape diamonds weighing approximately 0.80cts). Ring size 6 Can
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural White Mix Diamond 1.16 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose/Yellow/White Gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Fancy Light Pink Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_______________________________________ Center Stone Details(1): - Type: Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond - Carat: 1.17 - Cut: Pear - Color
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.68 Carat Kite Shape Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring. Centered upon a Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire weighing
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stacked Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Indulge in the beauty of our stunning blue sapphire and diamond stacked cocktail ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kurt Wayne Kunzite 2.72ct Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Kurt Wayne kunzite & diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 11.15 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique cocktail ring, showcasing a 2.01 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Y-Z color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 6.00 carats, Ceylon Multi Sapphires Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White/ Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 6.00 carats. The Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Emerald and 1.38Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.92 carat emerald and 1.38 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 3.80 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emeralds is 3.80 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 0.60 carats, Zambian Emerald Tapered Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Pear shaped Emeralds is 0.60 carats. The Emeralds are completely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 9.63 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 9.63 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 2.12 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 2.12 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Infinity Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gypsy Setting 14k Solid Yellow gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Setting 14k Solid Yellow gold, showcasing a captivating 0.69-carat pear cut blue sapphire paired with 0.84
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 11.75 carats, Tanzanite Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Tanzanite 11.75 carats. The Tanzanite is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Fancy Shape Diamond Ring in 14 KT Yellow Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
The band of stars. The Zoey diamond ring comes crafted with unique-cut marquise, pear, emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Fantasy SPECIAL Cut 5 Carat, Natural Sky Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
yellow gold band. The ring is designed in an antique crown style, with white diamond accents and a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Moi Et Toi Diamond ring 18KT gold Citrine diamond ring peridot diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning one of a kind moi et toi ring in 18KT yellow gold, size 6 can be re-sized. The ring comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Multishape diamond Eternity Band
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Multishape diamond eternity ring set in 18K yellow gold. The ring is set with a combination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1ct Turquoise Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Yellow Gold PE 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning 1-carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring, set in solid 14K gold and accented with natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.81cts Pear Round Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.81 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.25 Cts F/VS1 Pear Marquise Cut Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, it features a stunning blend of pear and marquise-cut diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.52 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, natural marquise cut white diamonds, and natural pear cut white diamonds. This ring is guaranteed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 8.02 Carats Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
prong basket made of 18K yellow gold. Flanked by two GIA certified pear shape diamonds weighing 1.49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

27.89 Ct Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon 5.73 Ct Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
and white Gold with 5.73 ct of yellow diamonds Size of the ring 6 but can be resized to any size for
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.10 carats, I1 cushion, Fancy light grayish greenish yellow, natural. Diamond pear size 0.19, 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Emerald Diamond Ring, 1.22tcw Three Stone, Natural Emerald Pear Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold this ring features a 1.10-carat natural emerald-emerald cut. Set in a
Category

2010s Zambian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Contemporary Emerald and Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and pear cut diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Baume Creation Rubies E.VVS Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. This timeless trilogy ring is set with a brilliant-cut diamond in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K White Gold, 16.20 carats Aquamarine Diamond oversized Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Aquamarine is 16.20 carats. The Diamonds weight is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Cocktail Ring 0.60 ct Fancy Yellow Green Diamond GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
diamond, fancy light-yellow pear cut yellow diamonds. Maximalist, diamond embellished cocktail ring
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Pear Shape Halo Fashion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Diamond Shape: Pear Design: Halo Center Carat Weight: .70CT Side Diamonds: .30CT Carat Weight:1
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.