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Kai 3.50ctw Aquamarine Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
23 mm Ring Size: US 6 or customized size Beautiful Packaging & Safe Shipping: Every piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emerald is 4.32 carats. The Emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite, Black Onyx Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold and natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Rubellite is 7.54 carats. The weight of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Nina Zhou Margaret 5.36 ctw Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, accentuated by shimmering diamonds that bring a touch of celestial sparkle. Crafted in yellow gold, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ethiopian Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds weight is 0.33 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 5.54 grams. The gross weight of the Ring is 6.86
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarines, Colombian Emeralds Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Diamonds weight is 0.49 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 7.69 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Morganite, Pink Sapphires, Mother of Pearls Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 1.97 carats. The weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies 18k White Gold Gia Certified Fancy Vivid Green-Yellow Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6 Width: 15.95mm tapering to 2.75mm Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lapis Diamond Bombe Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern and chic ring is set with a pear-shaped lapis lazuli and 25 brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 5.02 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.48 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Emerald Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade in Byzantine Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K white Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Diamonds weight is 1.42 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 10.11 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trellis Ring
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
, white diamonds, SI1 clarity, 1.19 total diamond carat weight, available in sizes 6-9
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Trellis Ring
Trellis Ring
$7,495 / item
Diamond Leaf Two-Tone Double Stack Ring Negative Space 14K Gold Snake LR52577
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
your other favorite rings! The diamonds in this ring weigh a total of 0.30 carats. Fine attention to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
7.49 x 4.88 mm and weighing approximately 3.09 carats, surrounded by 12 pear shaped diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Ring with Five Diamonds in 18 Karat White Ice Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
brilliant cut diamonds is 0.28 carat. Diamonds are G color and VS clarity. Ring is 14 millimeters wide on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

CDC Certified 9.11 Carat Cushion Cut Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Houston, TX
accented by 3.00 carat total weight in natural pear shape and round diamonds set in 18 karat white & yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.82 Ct Natural Colombian Cushion Cut Emerald 3 Ct RoseCut Diamond Ring 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 5.82 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald & 3 Ct Rose cut Yellow
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Two Tone Gold Portrait Citrine Diamond Large Flexible Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 13.2x9.6mm (pear cut in center) approx. 127 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold

1980s GIA Sapphire 8.70cts Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
clarity flanked by 0.40 carats of Pear-shaped emeralds. We also offered this exquisite ring with bracelet
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural 8.53 cts rainbow sapphire 0.31 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire pear shape eternity band ring 14K gold Natural rainbow sapphire diamond ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Designer H. Stern 18K Gold Vintage Madeira Citrine Opal Diamond Ring Signed
Located in Brambleton, US
pear cut opals set alongside the citrine. Total opal weight is estimated to be 1.0 carat. There are 6
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Opal, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline cabochon, Black Onyx Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Diamonds weight is 0.45 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 4.63 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Platinum 18kt Gold Ring with 2.70ct Ruby 0.96ct Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Material: Platinum and 18kt yellow gold Weight: 14.6 grams Ring Size: UK: M US: 6 1/2 EU: 52 1/2 Gemstone
Category

1990s European Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx Diamonds Art Deco Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 8.31 carats. The weight of the Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Pink Sapphires, Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline is 1.04 carats. The weight of the Multi Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 4.42 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.66cts Multi-sapphire 0.08cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstones : 6 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 4-5 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rectangular Imperial Orange Colour Topaz in Diamond Border set in 18K Ring
Located in London, GB
divine, there are 20 glittering round and pear shape diamonds along the rim of the ring, each and every
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Natural 8.53cts Rainbow Sapphire 0.31cts Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
ring. Rainbow sapphire pear shape eternity band ring 14-carat gold Natural rainbow sapphire diamond
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This captivating cocktail ring is a striking embodiment of bold color and a uniquely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethys...

Three Stone Setting Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.87 Ctw In Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in four-prongs settings, with 4 round brilliant cut Diamonds, 0.20 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 2.66 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
gemstones : 6 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 4-5 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

6.75 Ct F/VS1 Pear Princess Shape Diamonds Three-Flower Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Experience the brilliance and glamour of this stunning 6.75 carat Pear Princess diamond 3-flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Frame Drop 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with round diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold. Information Style: Art Deco Width: 13 mm. Length: 31 mm. Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Detailed Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Rich Wine Red Color - 1.06ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 3.76 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Art Diamond Shaped Australian Solid 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

Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Opal is 29.59 carats. The Opal is of Ethiopian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

New Art Deco Style Coral Engraved Jade Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
stem allow these jade, coral, and diamond earrings to be worn. Total weight of diamonds : 0.15 carat
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Floral Sapphire Tourmaline Moonstone Diamond Earring in 18KYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
moonstone, white pearl and diamond in 18K yellow gold. Yellow Sapphire: 7.47 carats, pear shape, 8 pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
fire of diamond. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds, rubies
Category

20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
spring security ring lock is Installed with another secondary double chain for extra safety. Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
in the center and a pear-shaped drop dangling emerald below of 11 mm X 6 mm. Both gemstones present a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning gold and diamond cluster ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 22 round and 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
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Certified 6 Carat Pear Cut Halo Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 6 Carat Pear Cut Halo Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mozafarian 0.45 Carat Emerald Pear Diamond, Yellow White Gold Libra Ring
Located in London, England
diamonds, 0.85 ct white diamonds, and a 0.45 ct emerald pear, set in 18k yellow and white gold, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Vivid Yellow-Orange Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This GIA certified 2.20 ct Vivid Yellow-Orange Pear Shaped Diamond is truly unique. The brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 1.41 Carat Pear Cut Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, Guides hearts to where they do belong. This enchanting 18 carat gold Erin Ring features a dazzling pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.81 Carat GVS Round/Pear Diamonds 18K White Gold Diamond Fashion Rings
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring composed of 4 parts adorned with Round Diamonds set with Pear Diamonds weighing 1.81 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Pear-Cut Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
new dawn. The Lakelyn Ring Gem Details The diamonds total 0.29 carats; The brilliant pear shape cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 1.39 carats and has 32 round cut diamonds that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.