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Certified Natural Pearl 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This absolutely stunning 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring is sure to catch the attention of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Featuring a GIA certified natural pearl that is surrounded by a halo of colorless sparkling diamonds
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Diamond Akoya Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $995 ESTATE MAGNIFICENT LADIES DIAMOND AKOYA WHITE AND 7.3 MM 14KT RING This beautiful
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2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Certified Rosendorff Diamond and Pearl Ring 1.20 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
US size 4 5/8. A beautiful 18k white gold diamond and pearl dress ring by Rosendorff. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Conchéa】GIA Certified Celestial Flame Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring - 5.24ct
Located in New York, NY
A rare encounter with natural beauty — This breathtaking ring features a natural conch pearl of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Rosendorff Diamond and Pearl Ring 1.20 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Mayfair, London, London
US size 4 5/8. A beautiful 18k white gold diamond and pearl dress ring by Rosendorff. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl 1.8 Carat Diamond Ring Certified Russia, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Important Natural Pearl and 1.8 Ct Diamond Ring of Russian origin 1920. A really fine ring both for
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Diamond Akoya Pearl Ring 18k Gold 7.1 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $890 ESTATE MAGNIFICENT LADIES DIAMOND AND AKOYA PEARL 7.10 MM 18 KT RING This
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 14 mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
14mm Tahitian pearl cocktail ring with GIA certification, featuring a 1.89-carat diamond. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cultured salt water pearl that is surrounded by petals of white, clean diamonds. Hand crafted in 18k white
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $3,950 MAGNIFICENT LADY'S FINE SOUTH SEA PEARL 12.55 mm & DIAMOND 14 KT RING YELLOW GOLD
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A natural 8.85mm saltwater pearl takes center stage of this antique gold ring. The pearl has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Light Pinkish Brown Button Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous GIA certified art deco light pinkish brown button mabe pearl and diamond ring
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Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

PSL Phoenix Certified 16mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Sculpture Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring showcases a 16mm Aurora South Sea pearl, celebrated for its baby-soft, exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Art Deco Grey Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
pearl (certified) of 41 grains and surrounded by diamonds. Ring size 5-1/2.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Diamond South Sea Pearl Ring 14k Gold 11.55 mm Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful ring is a Certified Authentic South Sea White Pearl and Diamond ring made with luxurious
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is intricately crafted in platinum featuring a pearl that is GIA certified as being
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified Art Deco Natural Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, showcasing a GIA certified Fresh Water Natural Pearl
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20th Century American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique saltwater pearl and 0.15 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Toi-et-Moi Engagement Ring French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco GIA-certified Natural White and Black Pearl and Diamond Toi-et-Moi Engagement Ring, French
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring #12842
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Diamond Natural Pearl Earrings and Ring Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique ring is double ring and is decorated on top with an antique brilliant- cut diamond as well as a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 6.50 Cts No Heat Red Spinel, Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
will make a statement for sure. The ring is set in platinum PT950, mother of pearl and diamonds. There
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2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Pearl, Platinum

CGL Certified 16.50 Carat Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Stunner Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
CGL Certified 16.50 Carat Akoya pearl is set in this heavy 18 K Gold Hand made ring in japan. The
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2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl & Diamond Ring Style: 8.5 mm Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Conchéa】PSL Certified Natural Pink Conch Pearl Platinum Ring — 7.2ct
Located in New York, NY
collector’s hand. Product Information Origin Japan Material Conch Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Early Art Deco Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has 18 round cut diamonds weighing 1.20 carats. The pearl is GIA certified as saltwater cultured
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1925s Natural Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
start of the ring. Diameter of the pearl: 7 / 7.5 mm approximately. Natural pearl certified by the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Lustrous 12.68ct Salt Water Cultured Pearl and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 12.68ct Salt Water Cultured Pearl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2 Stone Diamond Natural Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An enticing antique Art Deco pearl engagement ring with a romantic 2 stone toi et moi design
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Huge South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This amazing white South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring is centered by a huge, 11.4 mm
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Two-Stone Twist Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful ring features the unique combination of diamonds and a stunning pearl measuring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian GIA Pearl Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
You'll love wearing this stunning Antique Edwardian GIA Pearl Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. You
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique French Turquoise Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. This ring features a claw set a natural pearl
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Natural Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural salt water pearl that is surrounded by petals of white, clean diamonds. Hand crafted in 14k gold
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

The Gem Pearl Laboratory Certified Rose Gold Red Spinel Diamond Ring 2.22ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking 18k rose gold spinel and diamond dress ring. The ring features an unheated oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2 Stone Pearl Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
rings will always be a classy and romantic choice for proposals. A lustrous, creamy saltwater pearl is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship. At its center, a natural saltwater pearl, approximately 6.2mm in size and certified by LFG
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 1.35ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold emerald and diamond ring. Set to the centre is an emerald cut Colombian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern French Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
contact us. Modern pearl and diamond ring. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Unique Victorian GIA Cert Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is intricately crafted in platinum featuring a pearl that is GIA certified as a natural
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Unique Victorian GIA Cert Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is intricately crafted in platinum featuring a pearl that is GIA certified as a natural
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger GIA Graded Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Certified natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Modern Diamond Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearl. The ring is asymmetrical and 2 diamonds accompany the pearl. Height : 8.5 mm, thickness : 8.2 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1920s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Yellow gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose-cut diamonds. In the center, a round white orient cultured pearl is set. The ring is a round wire
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Sophisticated 8.10ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 8.10ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Crafted
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.88 carat diamond and certified natural saltwater pearl
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Cultured Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
-white pearly cultured pearls and two 8/8-cut diamonds in a star setting. Diameter of the pearls : 7/7.5
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1920s Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
a brilliant- cut diamond and a small pearly white pearl. On either side, a cornucopia pattern gives
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, holding a rose-cut diamond and a half-pearl in a closed setting. A diamond set in a diamond shape adorns
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 5.11 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
• Comment: Report Number 16827 from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory Others: 28 Diamonds • Cut: Baguette (6) and
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Diamonds Akoya Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful cultured pearl ring, featuring a round pearly white
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 19.83ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 19.83ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s, Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
center of a pearly pink orient cultured pearl in a surround of small 8/8- cut diamonds in asymmetrical
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
oriental baroque pearl and 2 rose-cut diamonds in a closed setting. The entire basket and the start of the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Diamonds Cultured Akoya Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, please contact us. New ring. Our opinion : A pearl-diamond daisy ring of undeniable charm. Can be matched
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1900s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique brilliant- cut diamonds and 2 baroque natural pearls. The ring follows the curve of the finger
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Certified Diamond Ring And Pearl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact certified diamond ring and pearl ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a certified diamond ring and pearl ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A certified diamond ring and pearl ring from Marcus Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and old european cut versions for sale. Finding a certified diamond ring and pearl ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Certified Diamond Ring And Pearl Ring?

On average, a certified diamond ring and pearl ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,709, while they’re typically $1,631 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About Certified Diamond Ring And Pearl Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    In the United States, diamond rings are certified by an official gemological laboratory known as the Gemological Institute of America. A certified diamond ring means that the diamond has undergone a quality analysis by experts at an institution such as the GIA and these experts have issued a lab report that is indicative of the grading process.