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Fine Rubellite and Diamond 18 Karat 3.9 Carat Ladies Ring Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $5,950 MAJESTIC CUSTOM MADE LADIES FINELY FACETED QUALITY RUBELITE TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 3.59 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,550 LADIES FINE QUALITY EMERALD AND DIAMOND 14 KT RING LARGE 3.59 TCW This ring was
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Fine Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat 3.77 Carat Ladies Ring Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $7,800 ESTATE LADIES FINELY FACETED QUALITY RUBY AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 3.77 TOTAL CT
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2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the top with 2 fine half-pearls set in a pearl clasp. The start of the ring forms an asymmetrical wave
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Studio Rêves Swan Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Pearl
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Gross Weight: 23.67 Grams Diamond Weight: 6.17 cts Ruby Weight: 0.03 cts Pearl Weight: 22.47 cts
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

【Sculpted Geometry】Celestial Core South Sea Pearl GIA Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearl of exceptional luster and an emerald-cut 0.62ct GIA-certified diamond (H color, VS1 clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 1.75 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $3,950 LADIES FINE EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 2.15 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,950 LADIES FINE EMERALD AND DIAMOND 14 KT RING 2.15 TOTAL CT-weight This is a One of
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2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified $4,950 018638
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Modern Diamonds Akoya Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: 6,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. New ring. Our opinion : An enchanting pearl-diamond ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

20th Century Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
mabe pearl with iridescent white-pink orient, in a setting of antique cushion-cut diamonds. The setting
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Aquamarine Ring 14k Gold 2.45 Tcw Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.85 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Peridot ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

1920s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
splendid daisy ring is decorated on its top of a natural pearl certified by the French laboratory of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6 9.01 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6 9.01 TCW Certified $5,950 016635 This
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. US Size : 4,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. Second- hand modern pearl ruby diamond ring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Opal Ring 13.85 TCW 14k Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sophisticated and glamorous ring is a Certified Authentic Fiery Multicolored Opal and Diamond ring made with
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

【Crown Radiance】PSL Phoenix Aurora 15.2mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring showcases the rare PSL Phoenix-certified South Sea pearl, a luminous 15.2mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Double Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
decorated on the front of 3 half pearls and rose- cut diamonds in geometrical setting. Height : 8.5 mm
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Ring 18k Gold 2.81 Tcw Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,950 FINE QUALITY LADIES EMERALD AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 2.812 TOTAL CT WEIGHT
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 18k Gold 3.07 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $5,950 LADIES FINE 3.07 TCW EMERALD AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING Beautiful and Elegant Custom
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 1.71 TCW 18k Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $3,950 ESTATE LADIES EMERALD AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 1.711 TOTAL CT WEIGHT Beautiful and
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 18k Gold 3.02 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,950 LADIES QUALITY EMERALD AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 3.02 TOTAL CT WEIGHT Beautiful and
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow gold Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
represents a flake centered on a fine half-pearl surrounded by 4 round rubies and 8 small rose-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Opal Ring 14k Gold 1.65 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $2,750 FINE QUALITY OPAL AND DIAMOND 14 KT LADIES RING 1.65 TOTAL CT This beautiful ring
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Garnet Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, a fine baroque pearl and a small rose-cut diamond are set. Height : about 10.5 mm, width : about
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

French 20th Century Ruby Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds. Height : 8 mm, width : 8 mm, thickness : 4 mm, width of the ring at the base : 2.3 mm. Total
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1925s Art Deco Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, adorned in the center with a bezel-set Mabé pearl. 4x3 rose-cut diamonds adorn the four corners of the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain and Cultured Pearl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
decorated with diamond-tipped motifs. In the center, a ring holds a chain retaining a pearly white oriental
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 7.986 grams
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k Gold 6.84 TCW Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composite Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k Gold 6.84 TCW Certified $3,200 215421 This is a
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1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 2.29 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.29 TCW Certified $2,850 216681 This is a
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 5.09 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Aquamarine Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tourmaline Ring 2.20 TCW 14k White Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Tourmaline ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.25 14k WG 2.24 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k TT Gold Large GIA White Pearl w/ 3.80ctw Pave Diamond Cocktail Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow and white gold. The ring features a very large, GIA certified, genuine cultured pearl neatly set
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Rubellite Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold 7.45 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tourmaline Rubellite Diamond Ring 14 kt 7.45 tcw Certified $6,950 013307 This is a One of a Kind
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 3.33 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14k WG 3.33 TCW Certified $4,950 111876
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz and Pearl Ring Size 3.25 #14602
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Topaz and Diamond Ring Size 3.25 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Gold 6.5 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Gold 6.5 TCW Size 5.75 GIA Certified $6,950
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold GIA Golden South Sea Pearl Old European 2ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold diamond baskets. This ring features a genuine cultured South Sea pearl that has been certified by
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Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique GIA Certified Old Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
clarity. A true pearl of an antique piece of jewelry. Ring size: 55 EU / 7.25 US Engraving: 3.08 Maker's
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Certified Sapphire (Natural Unheated Sri Lanka) 10.6 ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum. Centering a bold powerful royal blue sapphire, which is
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k White Gold 2.86 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire 10 Cts, Natural Unheated Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum. Centering a bold powerful royal blue sapphire
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2010s British Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.77ct GIA Certified Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.41ct Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo and Pave Band 14K White Gold Engagement Ring ♥ Solid
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Women 2.59 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14kt yellow Gold Ring with Coral, Malachite and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Metal: 14k yellowGold  Natural Stone: Diamonds, Malachites, Mother of Pearl & Coral Ring size: 7
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1990s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamonds Flowers 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond marquises and centered by small gold pearls. The beginning of the ring is set on both sides with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
dress ring. The Emerald weighs 7.10 carat and has been certified by The Gem and Pearl Laboratory in
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
certified by The Gem and Pearl Lab, is then haloed by old cut diamonds totalling a weight in 1.20 carat. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
An exquisite art deco ring, featuring a stunning deep green Emerald weighing 2.05 carat. It is a
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This stunning sapphire and diamond cluster ring dates back to the Edwardian era. Set in 18 carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco French GIA 0.82 Carat Diamond Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French GIA 0.82 Carat Diamond Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Toi et Moi Ring. Featuring one
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.20ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A vivid red ruby oval cut ruby is surrounded by a diamond halo in this vintage cluster ring
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Between a pair of 0.35 carat old cut diamonds, this Victorian era three stone ring centres a 1.90
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 16.31ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated ring
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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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.