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14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage gold diamond bombe ring contains five pear shape cabochon rubies and 32 round
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.39 Carat Opal Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring also has 18 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.18 carats and 4 Round and Pear Cut Blue Sapphires that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5/8 ct. Ruby and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Migraine Shank 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Migraine Shank Ring in
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Gypsy Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bypass ring, composed of a pear-shaped diamond on one end with a flower mortif featuring pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Two-Tone Gold Butterfly Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring with 7 Pear-shaped Diamond center stone and 151 Round cut Diamonds with a total weight of 2.74
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

Pear-Shaped Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Coin Band Ring
By Dana Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
you will want to wear every day! • Available in 18 karat yellow gold with a turquoise 7 carat
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow gold, diamond and emerald cocktail ring. Box set pear shaped emerald weight approximately 8
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

OWN Your Story 18K Rose Gold Pear, Marquise and Brilliant Diamond Statement Ring
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
- Diamond Total Carats: 0.36 ct Round White 3.37 ct Marquise White 2.70 ct Pear White - Diamond Clarity: G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.66 Carat English Three-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dazzling trio of early-20th century diamonds: a 1.00 carat antique cushion in the center, and on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ring Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold ring 750 mils (18 carats). diamond and blue sapphire. consisting of a center 19 of
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20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.21ct Colorless Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Size7
Located in Holtsville, NY
This stunning 14K Yellow Gold cocktail ring showcases a striking 2.21-carat pear-shaped colorless
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Pink and Yellow Sapphires Kinetic Teardrop Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Gold Weight: 7.50 grams Sapphire Carats: 0.63 FerrariFirenze, Handmade in Italy. US Ring Size: 7 Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Colmar, FR
diamonds set on white gold. The whole is supported on each side of a pear cut emerald , as well as 2
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Daou Feather Ring, Art Nouveau Style in Gold, Diamond and Aquamarine
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
UK in 18 carat yellow gold, diamond and aquamarine and engraved textured details. Size O (UK), 55 (EU
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rubellite and Diamond Jewelry Suite
Located in Westfield, NJ
within a border of four baguette diamonds and a pear cut rubellite at each corner, (tce 5.20 carats, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sensational Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pave Diamond Gold Life Size Spider Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cocktail ring contains a .50 carat pear brilliant cut ruby as the spider's head, then ever so fittingly 8
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose 2.11 Carat Unheated Oval Ruby Sunset of the Desert Cocktail Ring
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
Desert Cocktail Ring - 18 karat Rose Gold - 2.11 carat Unheated certified Oval Ruby - 2.06 carat Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Wide "Eternity" Band with Approximately 5.00 Carats Full Cut Round Brilliant
Located in Surfside, FL
Wide "Eternity" band with approximately 5.00 carats full cut round brilliant & pear shape diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Adriatic Mist Australian Opal Ring with Emerald Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
release of artisan jewelry, this gold opal ring holds nearly 7 carats in precious gems. Grasped by prong
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Opal
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold necklace yellow 750 mils (18 carats). mesh cable chain. pendant set with a diamond pear about
Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Persephone 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
diamond inner halo and 7 small bezel set diamonds. The sparkly bouquet hang under an elongated reversed
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Persephone 14 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
diamond inner halo and 7 small bezel set diamonds. The sparkly bouquet hang under an elongated reversed
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.47ct Pear Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.47ct Cut - Pear Brilliant Color - K - L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French GIA 2.85 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 2.85 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one pear cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage GIA 1.13 Carats Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 1.13 Carats Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique GIA 1.91 Carats Pear Shape Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA 1.91 Carats Pear Shape Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA certified
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 2.72 Carat Fancy Brown-Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 2.72 Carat Fancy Brown-Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

2.27 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold AD2021-4
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a beautiful pear-shape salt and pepper solitaire diamond. ♥
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.20 Cttw Natural Diamond Stirrup Fashion Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
in beautiful 14 karat yellow gold with almost a quarter carat of fine diamonds accenting the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.24 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and dainty ring to compliment your everyday jewelry. This ring has a 0.87 carat Pear Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond halo ring. This pear cut natural sapphire ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Multi Color Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
weighing a total of 7.47 carats. The 5 rose cut pear shape diamonds weigh 6.31 carats total and are made
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphire, 1 stone - pear cut - 7 x 5.1 x 3.1 mm - approximately .85 carat - diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 0.50 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Wishbone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted in solid 18K gold. Centerpiece: A dazzling 0.50-carat pear-shaped diamond (E/F color, VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35ct Pear Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A custom 14 karat yellow gold pear diamond solitaire engagement ring. This minimalist ring features
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Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.34 Carats Pear Cut Columbian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut emerald weighing 3.38 carats total - transparent bright green in color
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace Pear-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut (7 pcs) 1.15 carat, Round-cut (88 pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA White Diamond Pear Shape 1 Carat Each Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stones. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 7. GIA certificates included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA 2.02ct Pear Diamond Trinity Ring 2.84TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful and brand new 18k Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Trinity Engagement Ring. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.65 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This Pear shaped emerald has a diamond halo set in white gold with a yellow gold band of yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.35ct Pear Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamond, 1 stone - pear cut - 9.25 x 6.6 x 3.48 mm - approximately 1.35 carat - K color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 1.05ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.36 carats total diamond weight. 1.05 carat pear cut Fancy Intense Yellow color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape 2.55 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Pear shape Natural Ruby set in 14 Karat yellow gold is one of a kind Ring. The Ruby is 2.55 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Pear-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat yellow gold cluster ring with a pear shaped center stone measuring 7 mm by 5 mm weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Yellow Beryl Engagement Ring White Diamond Braided 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Pear Shaped Yellow Beryl at 2.12 Carats - Measuring 10 x 7 mm 1 Brilliant Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Red Tourmaline Pear Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in 18k yellow gold. This cocktail ring is size 7 and a perfect addition to any jewelry collection!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.92 Carat Pavé Diamond Pear Wrap Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Diamonds of SI clarity and H-I color. The ring weighs 13.2 grams and is currently a size 7, easily re
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7 (Ring Size) 0.9 cm (Width) Approx
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 9.17 Carat Pear Cut Spinel Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning ring features a GRS-certified 9.17 carat pear-cut Tanzanian Pink Spinel, which is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.46ctw Pear Blue Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphire - Carats - 0.40ct Cut - Pear Color - Dark Blue Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.83 Carat Pear Shaped Natural Color Changing Anatolite and White Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Center Stone Details: 1.83 Carat Pear Shaped Natural Color Changing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman 1 Carat Pear Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Classic vintage ring, it features a sparkling colorless Pear diamond of 1 carat mounted on 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Aquamarine Ring Pear Shape 13.70 Carats
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aquamarine ring featuring a highly prized, 13.70 carat natural, unheated Aquamarine pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Beryl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, 18k Go...

3.48ctw Pear Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.5 GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 2ct (7.2 x 10 mm) Cut - Pear Color - Red Treatment
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Pear and Oval Shaped Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Moonstone and Diamonds. Designed and crafted in NYC in 18k yellow gold with faceted pear and oval shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
brilliant green pear-shaped emerald weighing 1.20 carat Diamonds weighing 0.22 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2 Carat TW
Located in Montgomery, AL
- 9.7mm X 6.3mm X 4.37mm Pear Shaped Emerald Gemstone; Estimated Weight: 1.25 Carats 83 - Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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7 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring Pear For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 7 carat yellow diamond ring pear 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 114 vintage or 490 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 7 carat yellow diamond ring pear may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 7 carat yellow diamond ring pear from Roshe Jewels, DGI and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 7 carat yellow diamond ring pear, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 7 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring Pear?

Prices for a 7 carat yellow diamond ring pear can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $268 and can go as high as $845,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,973.

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.