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1.2ct Tanzanite Ring w Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Pear Cut 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
size: 8x6mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 6-6.5 Origin: Tanzania Metal: 14k/1.85g Diamonds S/I GH: 10/0.11cts
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 10k Pear Cut 1.13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.10ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carats: .03ctw Cut: Single Color: J - K Clarity
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

1ct Imperial Topaz Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pear 9x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Metal: 14k/1.88g Diamond Clarity/Color: SI / G-H Diamond Count/Weight: 6/0.12 cttw SKU: AJR843/1245
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Pear Shaped Pink Tourmaline Weighing Approximately 5 Carats
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds 2.64 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
, Cut: Pear 28 White Diamonds = 1.36 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Pear, Round Metal: 18K White & Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Marquise Pear Baguette Diamond 0.56 Carat Open Triple Band Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Marquise Pear Baguette Diamond Ring, baguette diamond weighing 0.22 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Opal Diamond Ring Pear Shaped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 0.58ct Diamond Snake Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond snake ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Pear brilliant diamond measures 6.90
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

0.85 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Antique, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive antique French 0.91 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.87 Carat Yellow Diamond and 0.11 Carat White Diamond Band
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Details: 6 Round Shaped White Diamonds at 0.11 Carats - Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Ring Size: Size 9
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond engagement ring with 1.01ct Oval cut center stone Orangy Yellow VS2, set in yellow gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.52 Carat Emerald and Yellow Diamond 18k Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 5.52 carat cushion shape Zambian Emerald, with pear and marquise shape Yellow Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 6.16ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Pear Shaped Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond in Natural Fancy Brownish YELLOW Color, VS2 clarity . The center is 9.24x10.53x5.63mm. BRILLIANT
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s 4.59 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and stunning antique 4.59 Ct diamond and 14k yellow gold, platinum set cluster
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.03ct Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
: Carat: 4.03ct Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS1 GIA#2406447931 Ring details: Ring size: 6 Band
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.31ct Estate Pear Diamond Solitaire Engagement Wedding 18k YG Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Elegant Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Certified 5.19ct Pear shape Center Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.45 Carat Genuine Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Genuine Ruby Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 0.45 carat 1 Pc
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Graff 1.40 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
This Graff ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 7.2 grams, boasting band thickness of 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.12 Carat Yellow White Diamond Double Band Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
yellow diamonds and a disconnected ring of two pear shape diamonds accented by round cut white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.40 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Genuine Blue Sapphire Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 0.42
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

3.84 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring features a beautiful 3.84 Carat Pear Shape Emerald with a Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring 1970s Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning LB Exclusive Ring is made with 18K yellow gold and set with 2.0 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.36 Carat Sapphire and 2.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 2.22 CTW Pear Cut Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old pear cut diamond weighing 1.98 carats - H color with VS2 clarity Prong set in
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 3.00 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a marquise cut diamond weighing 2.18 carats - Fancy Light Yellow in color with SI1
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960 s Vintage 3.06 Carats Brazilian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a pear cut Brazilian emerald weighing approximately 2.86 carats. Very slightly bluish
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-karat yellow gold. WEIGHT: 9.9 grams. RING SIZE: approximately 6 ¼. MEASUREMENTS: approximately 13
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Report Certified Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA report certified fancy light yellow pear shaped diamond engagement ring. Simple and concise
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.67 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.67 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire and 1.76 Carats of Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, 9.03 carats Aquamarine Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 9.03 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.88 carats. Net 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Peridot Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage peridot & diamond (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Faceted
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring Featuring A Pear Cut Coral Accented By 14 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.17 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.17 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.94 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.77 Carats Oval Cut Burma Ruby Pear Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant and pear cut diamonds prong set in alternating pattern. Weighing 1.21 carats total - G/H color
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA 1.73 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 1.73 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bangle Ring with a Pear Diamond in the Center
Located in Paris, FR
Pear Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Bangle Ring Bangle ring setting a bezel-set central pear-shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.7ct Rutilated Quartz Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear 20x14
Located in Columbus, OH
This statement ring features a 4.72 carat pear shape Rutilated Quartz gemstone with natural earth
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold, 1.28 carats Zambian Emerald Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& is of Zambian origin. The combined Diamonds (Tapered + Pear) weight is 1.18 carats. Net 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.6ct Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear Shape 9x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant and captivating, this ring showcases a 1.69 carat pear-shaped turquoise gemstone, accented
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

10.40 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Tanzanite Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This cocktail ring showcases a beautiful 10.40 carat Pear Shape Swiss Blue Topaz surrounded by Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Emerald Engagement Ring with Triple Band
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 Pear shaped Emerald at 1.46 Carats. Measuring 8.5 x 6 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Fancy Yellow Diamond Flower Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond is encircled by 6 pear shaped cut emeralds, weighing in total 5.65 carats and each emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari White and Yellow Gold Diamond Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A trendy 18k yellow and white gold diamond Bvlgari ring from the Tubogas collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamonds Cut: Single Weight: Approximately 0.10 Carats Color: I Clarity: SI Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18-Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Two Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18-carat yellow gold ring set with two emeralds of bright green color, pear-shaped, faceted
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

French GIA 1.89 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 2 Diamonds Cut: Pear shape Weight: Approximately 0.30 Carats Color: J-K Clarity: VS Metal: 18k
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.01ctw Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 3.25ct (7.8 x 13 mm) Cut - Pear Color - Purple
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 7.73ct
Located in Orlando, FL
, beautifully crafted statement piece, this custom estate ring centers a striking 7.73-carat natural pear-shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 9.17 carats Rubellite Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3.53 carats. Net 18K Yellow Gold weight is 7.80 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is 10.34 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

2.6 Carat Ethiopian Opal 22k Gold Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
2.6 carat pear-shaped Ethiopian Opal set in a hand-fabricated 22k yellow gold and diamond halo ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Emerald Ring with Yellow Diamond Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.68 carats and natural yellow diamond weight is .92 carats. The net gold weight is 6.94 grams and ring
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Classic Fancy-Cut Yellow Diamond with Pink White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Pear shape and fancy-cut 1 pcs 3.16 carat Yellow
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Pear Shaped Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
nice play of colors from green to yellow, purple and blue. The pear shaped princess style ring adds a
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Discontinued Cartier Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Ring. Set with 2 pear shape brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Peacock Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
blue pear shaped Sapphire, approx. total weight .60cts, SI, 7 x 4mm 6 single cut diamonds, approx
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond 3.03 Ct Certified Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Modified Brilliant cut Light Yellow VS1 diamond, 9.90 x 7.40 x 5.16 mm. Side stones: 6 Pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

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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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