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Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a yellow and a black
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a yellow and a black 11.6-11.9 mm pearl at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.85 TCW 7.02 Grams Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring Unisex 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold 1.10 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Ring Unisex 14 KT 1.10 CT Certified $5,950 018203 This is a One of
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2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 0.45 TCW 4.88g Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 0.45 TCW 4.88g Certified $5,950 120603 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

The Gem Pearl Laboratory Certified 8.09 Ct Blue Sapphire 1.10 CtDiamond Ring
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 8.09 carats, diamond ring, 1.10 carats, platinum, The Gem & Pearl Laboratory
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 2.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 147 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian GIA natural pearl diamond 18k yellow gold cluster engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds provide bright contrast against the pearl while preserving the softness and charm that define true
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2.83 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.82 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tourmaline ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Multicolor Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.15 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tourmaline ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2.48 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

New South Sea Pink Cultured Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Diameter of pearl: 13.5 mm, total weight of diamonds: 0.14 carat approximately. Width of the ring at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural Pearl 1.89ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique pearl, diamond, yellow gold, and platinum ring, comprising one large certified natural
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Platinum Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 5.75 2.43 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Rubellite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
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2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Y Gold 12.05 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composite Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.75 14k Y Gold 12.05 TCW Certified $3,000 216188 This is a
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 5.30 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14 kt 5.30 tcw Certified $6,950 013306 This is a One of a Kind Unique
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.43 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 3.43 TCW Certified $7,950 215419 This is a Unique
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Morganite Diamond Ring 14k Rose Gold 6.91 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TCW Certified $5,950 016633 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This item has
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold 0.90 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold 0.90 TCW Certified $4,950 210736 This is a Unique Custom
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 14Karat Gold 2.95 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Morganite Diamond Ring 14k Gold 4.26 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Morganite Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k Gold 4.26 TCW Certified $6,950 215089 This is a
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

20th Century Pink Sapphire Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant antique ring from the Belle Epoque, with
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, G...

Vintage Mid Century Platinum GIA 16.09mm Pearl 6ct Diamond Spray Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
spinning due to its weight) Ring Width: 27.5mm (1") (top of the ring, north to south including pearl
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamond Aquamarine Ring 18k White Gold 1.08 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18k Gold 1.08 TCW Certified $1,800 822592
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k White Gold 3.60tcw Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 14Karat Gold 2.55 TCarat Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2.55 TCW Women Certified $3,800 912292
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Ring 7.50 TCW 18 Karat GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Ring 7.50 TCW 18 KT GIA Certified $8,950 915169
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
charming antique pearl and diamond ring from the Belle Epoque, a period when jewelers revived the codes of
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Tourmaline Ring 1.29 Tcw 14k White Gold 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 Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 6.1 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 2.01 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2.01 TCW Women Certified $3,950 914185
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 1, 40 Carat Diamonds Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
center two round cultured pearls, pearly cream orient. Total diamond weight: approximately 1.40 carats
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

19th Century Natural Pearl Pear- Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
natural button pearl in the center, topped on both sides with antique pear-cut diamonds. On both sides, on
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Rubellite Tourmaline Ring 3 TCW 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Diamond Ring 3 TCW 14k Gold Certified $3,450 912277 This
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Opal Ring, Necklace 18k Gold 11 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Necklace with Ring Pendant 18k Gold 11 TCW Certified
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the 1920s. Our opinion: important, this antique pearl diamond ring is nevertheless perfectly balanced
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French, 20th Century, Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Crown Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
decorations adorn the start of the ring and are traversed by striations. Total weight of the diamonds : 0,10
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Purple Sapphire Ring 2 TCW 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K White Gold South Sea Pearl, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Estate 14K White Gold South Sea Pearl, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring – Size 4.5 Description
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Duo Mabé Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Slender, this antique Toi et Moi ring is adorned with two Mabé pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Tahitian Pearl .63 Carat T.W. Diamond Ring Appraisal Included
Located in Perry, FL
Certified and appraised 14 karat white gold Tahitian pearl and diamond cocktail ring. The 13 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Platinum GIA 1.36ct European Diamond Cultured Pearl Textured Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
features an elegant bypass design that carries a GIA certified old European cut diamond at one end of the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14k Gold 5.08 TCW 5.52g Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tanzanite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 6.5 14k WG 4.62 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Vintage 14K Gold GIA Cultured Saltwater Akoya Pearl Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
bypass design that carries two, GIA certified button shape cultured saltwater pearls with light cream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring 6.5 14k WG 2.05 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tanzanite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring 6.25 14k Gold 1.79 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tanzanite ring has been Certified, Inspected
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

French, 19th Century, Diamonds Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Daisies Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
from the end of the XIXth century. Our opinion : an antique pearl diamond ring full of charm and
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 1.7 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 3.18 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 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.