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1980s 4.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and 2.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 4.80 Ct natural Burmese ruby and 2.80 Ct diamond cocktail ring in 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Unique S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with the Byzantine
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Yellow and Rose Gold Ring Size Available: 7.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Yellow and Rose Gold Ring Size Available: 7.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats, add a final flourish with their unique and elegant teardrop shape. 7 Diamonds main stone of 0.65
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Chalcedony Yellow Gold Cocktail "Owl" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has 0.03 Carats of Black Diamonds. This Ring has 3.00 Carats of Pear Cut Chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring. A Colombian pear cut emerald of over two carats may be the star of this exquisite platinum ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Le Vian Tourmaline Diamond Ring, 14k Gold Three-Stone with Accents 2.03 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
surrounded by sparkling white diamonds which extend down to the ring’s shoulders. This ring is a size 7
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Vivid Black Opal 5.19 ct Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal: 4.35 ct 60 ...
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring consisting of 2 pear shaped rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.12 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian Old Mine Cut 1.12 carat 14k Gold Cluster Ring. Charming, sparkling and within an intricate yellow
Category

Antique 1860s High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise yellow gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a 30 millimeter x 7 millimeter pear-shaped turquoise in
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10ct Tsavorite Garnet Pink Diamond Ring set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Tsavorite Garnet Ring, set with pink pear shape diamonds in an 18k yellow and
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring set with a Pear Shape Diamond and Pear Shape Emerald. Diamond total
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz, Golden Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold ring set with one 9x6.5mm pear shaped blue topaz, one 9x6.5mm pear shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pear Emerald and Diamond Drops 7 Carats, 14k Yellow Gold, 17.5-Inch Necklace Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gemstone Shape: Pear Diamond Total Weight: 1.00 Carats Diamond Clarity: VS (excellent, eye clean) Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
could be worn together or not. This Ring has 0.58 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
could be worn together or not. This Ring has 0.58 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow and white gold (stamped 750). The ring contains one pear-shaped natural emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

H Stern Modernist 6.10 Carat Amethyst Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium purple in color - with a citrine cluster surround. Pear cut and weighing approximately 4.00 carats
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA 2.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 2.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 Cttw Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring - Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the enchanting allure of our 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones and white colorless diamonds. The design of the ring was inspired by the Indian Mughal, tutti
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one oval and two pear cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
1.50 carats of diamonds making a wonderful base for the spectacular 0.62ct pear-shaped main stone
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hubert Morganite Sapphire Diamond 18k gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 8 carats 18k yellow gold modern style circa 2000s ring size 7 and can be resized 31 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

6.4cts Pink Tourmaline and Lab-Created Diamond Ring Bezel Setting
Located in Columbus, OH
Two stones, one powerful statement. This unique ring showcases a 6.42 carat pear-shaped pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Double-Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, are 3.27 carats of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds set around the ring and flowers adding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.88 carat pear shaped Paraiba Tourmaline gemstone with natural
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 0.65 Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Fleur-De-Lis Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and prong set with rose and old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.20 carats total
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural Pink 8.45 Carat Pears shape Tourmaline and 2.16 Carat Diamond Ring Set In 14 Karat Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Hubert Gemstone Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: Yellow diamonds (treated color) Cut: Round Weight: 1.50 carats Metal: 18k yellow gold Era: Modern
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.10 CTW Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - transparent medium green in color Pear cuts are prong set in yellow gold, and diamond is bead
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Bypass Toi et Moi Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY! This is a Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Emerald 18k Toi et Moi Ring. The Pear
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Ballerina Style Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and white gold ballerina style ring set with one natural fine pear-shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1970s Ballerina Style Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and white gold ballerina style ring set with one natural fine pear-shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
mount into which are set two brilliant cut diamonds The ring is a size 7 and may be sized as needed.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold

Natural Topaz and Diamond Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
fashion” SIZE: Ring size 7 WEIGHT: 9.1 grams STONES: 3.0 carat natural topaz and 1.40 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGE Certified 11.61 Ametrine Diamonds Tourmalines Women s Rings Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Yellow Gold Ring 14kt with Ametrine and Natural Gemstones - Unique Handcrafted Design, TECHNICAL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emerald, buttery yellow gold and diamond baguettes, this ring will make you feel like royalty. Take your
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tear Drop Swirl Shape Quartz Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tear Drop Swirl Shape Natural Quartz Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring The top of this
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 0.74 CTW Diamond Amethyst Silver 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut amethyst weighing approximately 0.23 carat - transparent medium purple Bead
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau No Heat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear-cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.05 carats - transparent medium violet in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Spessartite Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
(10 at 1.01 carats). Hand fabricated 18k yellow gold mounting. Ring size 7 and may be adjusted.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold

0.84ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 oval, pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.58ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Tanzanite is 8.94 Carat. Two Pear Shape Diamond Total weight is 0.47 Carat, White Round Diamonds are 0.69
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Faye Kim Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
rose cut facets that enhance the brilliance of a diamond. The surrounding pear-shaped white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
rose cut facets that enhance the brilliance of a diamond. The surrounding pear-shaped white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural 37.64 ct Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
carats. Total diamond weight is 1.00 carat. Ring is size 7. The ring dimensions measures 1.33 inch in
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Modani Contemporary Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
each prong set in yellow and white gold baskets Pear, round, heart, baguette, and princess cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing approximately 2.00 carats. Glamorous! RING SIZE: approximately 5 3/4, approximately 7/8" long
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Citrine White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Pear shape citrine and diamond cocktail ring. Handcrafted, contemporary, golden honey yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold

Arts Crafts Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Band Ring, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds weighing approximately 0.34 carat, H/I color and SI clarity Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

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

Burmese Ruby French Bombe Flowerhead and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Gorgeous Burmese Ruby and Diamond ring featuring approximately 5 carats of pear shaped Burmese
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Glamorous 2.25ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
of attention, radiating a sunny and joyful aura. 7 Diamonds main stone of 1.3 carat cut: Cushion
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
mount into which are set two brilliant cut diamonds The ring is a size 7 and may be sized as needed.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 8.14 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline set with 0.52 Carat Intense Yellow Pear shape diamond,Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k 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.