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Natural Tourmaline White Sapphire Ring 6.75 14k WG 21.03 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Tourmaline White Sapphire Ring has been Certified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline

Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Tsavorite Ring 7 14k YG 4.7 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This item has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite

French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
1950s. Our opinion : intended for a slender hand, this antique diamond ring can also be worn on the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
start of the wide ring. Total ruby weight : 0,10 carat approximately. Total diamond weight : 0,20 carat
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 1930s Emerald Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
opinion : We often see the antique you and me rings set with a diamond and a colored stone or a pearl
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.34 Carat Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive ruby and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated setting
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 9.10 Carat Jadeite and 1.56 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The pierced, scroll decorated ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

17.17ct Natural Unheated Blue Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Finely crafted in 18 carat white gold, this cocktail cluster ring is a fantastic work of art sure
Category

Vintage 1970s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.84 Carat Thai Ruby and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

GIA .65ct Alexandrite Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
GIA .65ct Alexandrite & Diamond Ring in White Gold Introducing this beautiful color-changing ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Solitaire Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 2.5 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Natural Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.35 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
310576 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.71 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.71 Cts Certified $2,490 401572 This is a
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1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, White Gold

Natural Multicolored Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 5.28 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Multicolored Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 5.28 TCW Certified $3,950 217061 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Natural Tourmaline White Sapphire Ring 7 14k W Gold 3.57 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This item has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Solitaire Spessartite Garnet Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 8.08 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Solitaire Spessartite Garnet Ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Natural White Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 4.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural White Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 4.32 TCW Certified $5,950 216686 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Natural Solitaire Blue Topaz Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 19.58 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Topaz ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold

Natural Ruby Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 3.11 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls This Ruby and Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Emerald Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 4.95 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald and Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum solitaire ring centering a certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

12.59 Carat Natural Unheated Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
size approximately K-M. Stamped OE 750. Certified by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory - 07410
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, this splendid retro ring is set with a drop of brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds on a chiseled motif
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pompadour Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sapphire held in claws in a surround of modern brilliant- cut diamonds. The ring has 2 pearls of shrinkage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
sapphires. The shoulders are set with 0.97 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity. Ring size: 6.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Natural Solitaire Blue Topaz Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 17.35 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Topaz ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

1990s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold

Natural Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.22 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
310580 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Certified
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut diamond held in 4x2 claws. On either side, the start of the ring is adorned with an openwork
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
gallery is another area of admiration for this ring. From the expert claw setting of the diamonds, through
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
claws. The petals are set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds in a pearl setting. On either side of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Garavelli Aquamarine Diamond 18k White Gold Shield Cocktail Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
unique technique of backing gemstones with mother of pearl to provide a smoky sheen. A statement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby ring with diamonds has been crafted in platinum with an 18k yellow gold setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.34ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Austrian, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
sapphire is oval cut, and is a clear violetish-blue colour. It is certified by the Gem and Pearl Laboratory
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
certified oval cut blue sapphire weighing 3.01 carats. Surrounded by 2.40 carats of white diamonds. Alex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! GIANT 13.51 CARAT REGAL PURPLE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 14.4 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Stamford, CT
David Webb Mid-Century sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified 14.4 carat top color
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Emerald and 2.64 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond ring in gold is supplied with two diamond grading certificates for the diamonds, in
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
with eagle head hallmark is also present. Fine pearls certified by the LFG (French Gemmology Laboratory
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Piaget Paris Diamond South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl & VVS quality Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Watch , Earring and Ring Suite 18
Category

1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearls Diamonds Onyx Cameo Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
a woman, adorned at the four cardinal points with rose-cut diamonds separated by natural pearls. On
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry

Materials

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

French 19th Century Certified Natural Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
natural pearl, light gray orient. The fastening system is a swan neck. Natural pearls certified by the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings

Materials

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

19th Century Diamond Knot Certified Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique- cut diamonds. It holds a large natural baroque pearl. Height : 4.5 cm, width : 1.9 cm, thickness
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
cut diamonds, this brooch features a top central claw set oriental cream coloured ‘button’ pearl with
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
inches Pendant Dimensions: 38mm x 30mm x 6mm Central Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.25 carats Pearls: 3
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
diameter: 4 cm. Pearl diameter: 3 / 3.5 to 5 / 5.5 mm. Total diamond weight: about 0.70 carat. Total
Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Natural Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
triangular shaped sapphires, eight rose cut diamonds and then a border of multiple natural pearls. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

G&P Certified Old Euro-Cut Diamond (Approx 13.50-Carats), Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum necklace showcases a breathtaking 13.52-carat natural pearl drop, certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Target Necklace
Located in London, GB
target style and is diamond set with a natural pearl in the centre. The necklace has been suspended on a
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 18kt Gold Pin Brooch with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
of warm gold, luminous pearls, and antique diamonds makes this pin a versatile treasure—perfect for
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

1910 Antique 18kt Gold and Platinum Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
settings. One pearl has a minor scratch on its surface. All diamonds are securely set in their mountings
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Modern Cultured Pearls Grey Pearl Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds. Diameter of the gray pearl : 10,5/11 mm approximately. Diameter of the white pearls : 3,5/4 mm to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 3.99 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Old European cut diamonds, totaling 2.42Ct. A stunning single, certified natural saltwater pearl
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Creation Tahitian Pearls Diamond Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
of 4 diamond pearls and a pear- shape pearl from Tahiti. The chain clasp is a spring ring. Total
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau French 18 kt Gold Bracelet with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Gold & Platinum Stones: Natural Pearls & Natural Diamonds Stamped: French eagle head hallmark
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This South Sea pearl necklace has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.