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0.15ctw Diamond and Opal Cluster Charm, 14k White Gold, Pear Floral Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
lustrous 14k white gold, this pear-shaped floral pendant boasts a mesmerizing blend of shimmering diamonds
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75ctw Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 18K White Gold, Length 16.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
collection. Stones: emerald pear cut 5.25 x 5.75 x 3.54 mm approximately .60 carats diamond, 23 stones
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Estate Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful estate ring features a 1.47 carat pear shaped Blue Sapphire gemstone with natural
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40 Carat Emerald and 1.25 Carat Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.40 carat emerald and 1.25 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

1950s 5.25 Carat Emerald and 5.47 Carat Diamond Silver Set Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat diamonds in silver and 9 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse necklace collection This
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14kt 1.24 Carat Ruby Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold earrings containing two pear shaped rubies and one center prong set round
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Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.60 carat Ruby and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Additionally it has 12 pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.83 carat and 5 round shaped diamonds
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2010s Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury 10.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous platinum Mid century feather motif brooch, featuring 9 pear and 10 marquise-shaped
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1910s Antique 4.55 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 4.55 carat aquamarine and 0.39 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique 4.55 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 4.55 carat aquamarine and 0.39 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.09 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.09 carat emerald and 1.35 carat diamond, 9 carat yellow gold and silver set pendant
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Tourmaline Diamond Ring, 14k Gold Three-Stone with Accents 2.03 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
-Shaped Brilliant Carats: 1.55ctw Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round
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20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Pear and Oval Emerald with Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats of vibrant pear and oval shaped emeralds surrounded by old cut diamonds set in 18k white gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features one pear shaped ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 19 round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding pendant and on
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Diamond Platinum Milgrain Bead Set Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
cut catch and a pear shaped rose cut halo at the bottom. well cut and extra bright and sparkly. There
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Vintage 1970s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Duo Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Ethiopian Opal Shape: Oval & Pear Size: Oval – 17.6 x 14.7 / Pear – 15 x 9 Number: 2 Weight: 12.32 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Duo Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Ethiopian Opal Shape: Oval & Pear Size: Oval – 17.6 x 14.7 / Pear – 15 x 9 Number: 2 Weight: 12.32 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
ribbon whose white gold side is set with two small diamonds. It retains a pear-shaped blue sapphire at
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

ART DECO 1930 Magnificent Bracelet In Platinum With 18.19 Ctw In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 9 calibrated European squared carre cut diamonds, 3.15 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 2.07 Carat Black Opal Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.07 carat black opal and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and 10 karat yellow
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 10k Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
two pear shaped emeralds which are moderately included, a very good green and have been bezel set in
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
depicts 9 floral inspired diamond clusters, each adorned with 4 glittering marquise and 2 pear-shaped
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Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat yellow gold is a pear shaped Mabe Pearl with 50 round brilliant diamonds with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
Pear shaped diamond pendant necklace crafted in 14k white gold. Diamond Carat Weight: One
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Dainty Padparadscha Sapphire Pendant w Natural Diamond Halo in 14K Gold PE 7x5
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 0.41 carat pear shaped Padparadscha Sapphire gemstone with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
surrounded by full cut diamonds and then surrounded by baguette diamonds. Featuring a beautiful pear shaped
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Bulgari Tubogas Diamond Gold Flexible Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Bulgari. It features a high grade pear shaped diamond, approx. 1/3 carat. Flexible design allows it to fit
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Multicolored Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
, old-mine and pear-shaped diamonds in various colours (ca. 9 carats of diamonds, the larger stones
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Allison Bryan Black Diamond Disc Flutter Necklace
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

Antique Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Pendant Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.83 carat diamond and 9 karat white gold, platinum set pendant and 14 karat
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1950s Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond weight is approximately 7.08 carats, including the two large pear-shaped diamonds together
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Ruby by the Yard Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum. Alternating Round diamonds and Pear shaped Rubies run from end to end. 9 Diamonds cumulatively
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1960s Ruby and Diamond Set Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Switzerland. This 18k yellow gold pendant features a superb 1.0 carat pear
Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

John Hardy Cinta Dragon Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires Quartz And Diamonds
By John Hardy
Located in Miami, FL
pear faceted cut (9 x 6 x 5 mm) of a natural multi-color spinel with a weight of 1.23 carats
Category

2010s Balinese Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 1...

Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1970. A dramatic arrangement of five pear-shaped diamonds set in platinum and five similarly cut
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Jahan Yellow Sapphires Brilliant Cut Diamonds Dandelion Flower Cocktail Ring
By Jahan
Located in London, GB
Stones: 1 Yellow Sapphire - Cut: Emerald cut - Carat: 3.20ct approximately Others: 8 pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Gemstone Adjustable Bangle with Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Onyx
Located in New York, NY
emerald cabochons, oval saphire cabochons, round diamonds, with pear ruby cabochons, and pear shaped onyx
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Platinum Modular Design Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
the 9 carat pear shaped rubies can be worn by themselves. A truly remarkable pair of handmade earrings
Enchanting 14k White Gold Natural Diamonds w/ Sapphires Necklace w/1.72 ct- IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
, 9 pear-shaped sapphires, boasting a captivating deep blue color, gracefully cascade around the
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oscar Heyman Brooch Pendant Sapphire Diamond Platinum Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
centers around a pear shaped sapphire, framed by a halo of round diamonds. Tapered baguette sapphires
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Vintage 1960s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Durand Company Rare Art Nouveau Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Birmingham, AL
features a single, fine, oval, black opal that measures 23x12x5.8mm and weighs approximately 9 carats. The
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Fancy Colored Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with two pairs of pear shaped fancy color rose cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Russian Edwardian Engagement Rings

Very Fine Natural Beryl Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very Fine Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace , The pendant set with a pear-shaped emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

Certified AGL Thai 18K White Gold Ruby and Garnet Double-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Weight: 3.68 grams Center Stones: Natural Ruby (Songea), Pear-Shaped, 0.73 carats, 6 x 4 mm Natural
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2010s Mozambican Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, White Gold

Dainty Padparadscha Sapphire Solitaire Ring in Solid 14k White Gold PR 6.5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.55 carat pear shaped Padparadscha Sapphire solitaire set in solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Earrings with Citrine; Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
each. Around the citrines are 35 round brilliant cut diamonds that are .9 carats in weight; G color and
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1 Carat Diamond and 1 Carat Emerald Estate Pear Shaped Ring, circa 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
cut genuine emerald gemstones set in a pear-shaped channel, weighing 1.00 carat total The 14k rose
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Antique 18th Century British Early Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

9 Ct Pear Cut Emerald 3.5Ct Diamond Halo Pendent/Necklace 14 KW Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Ct Pear Cut Emerald & 3.5 Ct Diamond Halo Pendent/Necklace 14 Kt White Gold Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman GIA Certified 1.45 Carat Pear Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Oscar Heyman pear shaped diamond engagement ring. Pear shaped center diamond with 2
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.45 Carat Double Pear Ruby and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This admirable ruby and diamond ring features 1.45 carats of two pear shaped rubies that sit
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ravishing 18.57 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear and Marquise Diamond 18K Lariat Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
approximate diamond carat weight is 18.57 carats broken down as follows: 9 finely matched pear brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

9 Carat Natural Deep Green Emerald and Diamond Leaf Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
of pear shaped emeralds, set in an elegant diamond drop-climber earring. Diamond Details Shape Round
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Rosecut Diamond Engagement Ring by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This engagement ring features a light brown pear-shaped rosecut diamond set in a 9-carat yellow
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

Pear Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
18k white gold ring centering a pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.17 carats, J/K color and SI clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Padparadscha Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear 5x3.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.32 carat pear shaped Padparadscha Sapphire gemstone with natural
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold...

0.15ctw Diamond and Opal Cluster Charm, 14k White Gold, Pear Floral Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
lustrous 14k white gold, this pear-shaped floral pendant boasts a mesmerizing blend of shimmering diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Tourmaline 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful ring holds two small diamonds sat at the base of a fan shaped cluster of pear cut
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k 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.