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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
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Multi Gemstone Thai Princess Harem Ring
Located in Derby, NY
color, SI1-SI2 Clarity Accent Gemstones: Cabochon pear shaped ruby, rose quartz, garnet, sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Garn...

Lavender Jade, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pear-shaped lapis lazuli stones and 16 single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats with G-H
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Marquise Shape Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
round diamonds and pear shaped blue topaz. They are the earrings you will love for its sweet color
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in flush settings, with 41 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.05 carats, white colorless F color, VS
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

2.64 cts of Emerald and 3.71 cts of Pink Sapphire Bangle
Located in New York, NY
opulent feel. It features 9 pear-shaped emeralds totaling 2.64 carats, their lush green hue creating a
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2010s Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bluetopaz Amethyst Earrings of high quality made in a traditional Italian goldsm
Located in Viena, Viena
a teardrop-shaped faceted sky-blue blue topaz total approx. 26.38 ct, held by 4 crabs, as a
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2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Purple Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York City, NY
scintillating Pear Shaped diamonds in a low profile 18k white gold setting. Three stone Engagement rings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond Disc Flutter Necklace by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
-shaped black diamond. The diamond and the disc hang independently from a fine 18-inch 9-carat gold chain
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 9k Gold

Twin Heart Pinky Ring, 0.25 Carats Pear Shaped Diamonds, Cocktail Ring
By KAMYEN
Located in Dubai, AE
The twin heart pinky ring consists of a pair of pear shapes put together to create an illusion of a
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Small Pavé Diamond Pear-Shaped Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pavé diamond domed pear-shaped pendant in 18k white gold. 59 near-colorless round-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pear Shaped Amethyst Ring
Located in Vadgam, GJ
- Natural amethyst Stone weight - 5.95 Carat Stone shape - Pear Stone size - 15 x 9 mm The amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

44.30ct Pear-Shaped Pakistani Peridot Ring 18KW, Accented with 4.00ct Diamonds
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
This exquisite Pear-Shaped Pakistani Peridot ring set in 18 Karat White Gold is the epitome of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Ruby Rose Cut Pears in a Black Diamond Halo, Rose Gold and Diamond Pears
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made in 9 karat Rose Gold these pear shaped natural Ruby slices with a weight of approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Contemporary Checkerboard Citrine Garnet Diamond Ring 9 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9 carat gold, The Angie Ring is a stunningly eccentric design. Her golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

0.60 carat Tourmaline and Diamonds Earrings
Located in London, GB
, featuring pear-shaped tourmalines artfully adorned with 0.20 carats of round-cut diamonds, encapsulate the
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold

20.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace Platinum
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Necklace consisting of 9 oval shaped Burma Rubies weighing 20.00 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
9-karat gold. The earrings are hinged between the pear-shaped drops. These drop earrings have
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Open-shank Cesellato Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated, elegant and 600-odd years in the making; this asymmetric, pear-shaped, open-shank rose
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Open-Shank Cesellato Collar Necklace
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
-set, rose-cut white diamonds, each placed into two blackened drop (pear)-shaped disks of .925 silver
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Antique 16th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

21st Century 9 Karat Gold and Diamond Drop-shape Cesellato Pendant and Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
fifteenth century. In this piece, carefully selected 0.50-carats diamonds, each rose-cut with 9 facets
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Pendant Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
fifteenth century. In this piece, carefully selected 3.80-carats of diamonds, each rose-cut with 9 facets
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds with a total gem weight of over 9 carats. A very special piece!
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Dazzling Topaz Diamond Ring Crafted in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Weight: 9 Grams Topaz Weight 17.20 Carat (17.00x14.00 Millimeters), Pear shaped Natural Topaz Treatment
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings by Love and Object
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
beginnings. Rare emerald and diamond earrings set in solid 9 karat gold. Teardrop shaped emerald and
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold

Multi-Colored Gem and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
, 10 round citrines, 9 round blue topaz • 26 round diamonds approximately 0.20 carat • Size 7 3/4
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, G...

Kunzite Diamond Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Madrid, ES
shaped diamonds weighing 0.50 carats. Internal diameter:19mm Size: EU 16.5 US 7.75 Ring sits
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Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Platinum Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and round shaped diamonds weighing approximately 9 carats in total and mounted in platinum with omega
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Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Diamond "Guler" Ring by Selin Kent in Platinum
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
Featuring graduated white diamonds culminating in a single pear-shaped diamond, our Guler Ring
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2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Tiara Ring .86 ctw
Located in Joelton, TN
captivating pear-shaped diamond delicately cradled by a cluster of old rose cut diamonds. Its 14ct yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace Featuring 19.35c
Located in Holtsville, NY
emeralds, 1.66 carats of marquise and pear-shaped sapphires, and 0.09 carats of near-colorless diamonds
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Platinum Teardrop Neckalce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning with its sparkling intricacies. The focal point of the necklace is a mesmerizing pear shaped
Materials

Platinum

4.72 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite and White Diamond Fashion Necklace
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Yellow Gold Center Stone Details: 4.72 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite Diamonds: 9 Round Brilliant Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
one side of the pear shaped pendant. Diamond Carat Weight: .33CTW Diamond Cut: 9 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.88CTW Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Webster, NY
diamond in the center. Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.52CT Center Diamond Cut: Pear Center Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pear Shaped Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
Gemstone Carat Weight: Approximately 4.9x3.25mm Diamond Carat Weight: .19CTW Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Total 28 Diamonds Includes 1 Pear, 3 Marquise, 15 Princess and 9 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Total 28 Diamonds Includes 1 Pear, 3 Marquise, 15 Princess and 9 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Diamonds 3.7 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzling Vivid Diamonds dangle earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold showcasing 2 pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k White Gold with 0.71ct Pear-shaped Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 18k White Gold with 0.71ct Pear-shaped Diamond Ring Wearing this ring is not just a
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2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Large Pear Shaped Natural Persian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
super sparkly! The total combined carat weight of the turquoise and diamonds is over 9 carats. Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pear shaped ruby and diamond cluster has a heart shaped feel to it. The diamonds are
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Pear Shaped Yellow Topaz Drop Diamond Dangly Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
​ ​Diamond Count: 2 ​ ​Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.02 carats ​ ​Diamond Color: G ​ ​Diamond Clarity: I1
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Pear Shaped Cluster White Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lovely 14k white gold ruby and diamond cluster ring featuring .15 carat and .07 carat approximate
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond halo and graduating diamonds going down each side. 1 pear shaped blue sapphire 8.95 x 6.90 x 3.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1950 Looking at a ring like this one
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Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

2.71 Carat Pear Shape Ruby with 0.96 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds in Halo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
2.71 carat pear shaped ruby with 0.96 carats total weight of round brilliant diamonds in double
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Green Emerald and Pear Shaped Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace is set with 9 oval-cut emeralds connected with 62 pear-shaped diamonds. Set in 18K
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2010s American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Certified 9 Carat Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A certified, stunning heart-shaped 9 carat natural YZ Yellow Diamond ring, SI1 quality, with 2 pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Set in 9 Carat White Gold, 3.15 Carat Total
Located in Canterbury, England
delighted to present the following: This 9ct white gold modern brilliant cut diamond cluster ring, is pear
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2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Victorian Ring, 10 Karat Old Mine Pear .32 Carat Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
: O - P Cut: Pear-shaped Old Mine Carat: 0.32ct Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (6.8mm) Rise
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris Lovelight Platinum 1.56 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
total of 1.56 carats of diamonds – the center, pear-shaped diamond stone features G color and VVS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fred of Paris Lovelight Platinum 1.55 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
total of 1.55 carats of diamonds – the center, pear-shaped diamond stone features F color and VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Ring, Earring, Pendant Suite
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
/ Gold 9.71 grams Pendant: Tanzanite 25 carat / Diamond 4.48 carat / Gold 9 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

1980s 14.86 Carat Aquamarine and 1.52 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 14.86 carat aquamarine and 1.52 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold pendant with
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
over 3/8" wide Stones: ~7x5.5mm pear sapphire and 9 round diamonds ~3mm each very white and clear
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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9 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 9 carat pear shaped diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 107 vintage editions and 354 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 9 carat pear shaped diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9 carat pear shaped diamond over the years, but those made by Mark Broumand, Alberto and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 9 carat pear shaped diamond of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 381, is particularly popular. 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. Most of our 9 carat pear shaped diamond for sale are for women, but there are 123 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 9 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond?

The price for a 9 carat pear shaped diamond starts at $525 and tops out at $1,995,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,500.

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.