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Two stone Pink Sapphire and Pear Shape Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Rose Gold 0.92ct Natural Pink Sapphires 0.92ct Natural Pear Shape Diamond (G+ colour VVS-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified 2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Cut Diamond 1/3 Carat Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Tennis Bracelet with 1/3ct Oval Cut Diamonds set in 18k Gold. This is a classic statement bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Midcentury Old Pear Cut and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
What a wild and wonderful piece! The fantastic ring features an old pear cut diamond, rubover and
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Rarever 18K Rose Gold 3.66cts Pave Set Pear Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
designed with a rose-cut pear shape diamond of 0.71cts and a 0.30cts Marquise diamond surrounded by micro
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Essex, GB
on the settings of the emeralds. Cut – Round and and pear cut emeralds with rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Tiara Ring .86 ctw
Located in Joelton, TN
A Belle Époque Pear and Round Rose Cut Diamond Tiara Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold Unlock the charm of
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold, Diamond, Natural Fancy Yellow Rose-Cut Diamond Ear Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
yellow color rose-cut pear-shaped diamond studs: 4.00 carats. These earrings are fitted with French
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.217 Carat Round Diamond and Pear-Shape Pave Chain Pendant
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This Round Diamond and Pear-shape Pave Drop Chain Pendant is made in 14 karat Rose Gold, set with
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Cut Diamonds and White Gold Ear Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rose cut inverted pear shaped diamond suspending rose cut round AND triangle shaped diamond
Category

2010s American Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Statement 21.20cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These statement earrings contrast their curves with of 21.12cts of pear shape rose-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.54 Carat Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jewelry! It has 5 Pear Cut Rose Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.92 Carats. The Rose Cut Diamonds bring out the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1890
Located in Nicosia, CY
approximately, H Color, SI Clarity and 2 Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamonds of 1.50 Carat Together approximately, H
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Neha Dani GIA Certified D-VVS2 White Rose Cut Diamond on Rose Gold Alissa Bangle
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond. Stunning to wear alone or layer, the bangle is made of 18K Rose Gold with a trail of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 2.93 Carat Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Open Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2.93 Carat Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Open Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Manjrie Emerald Rose-Cut Diamond 22k Gold Artisan Dangle Earrings
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This majestic pair of earrings comprises natural emeralds and rose cut diamonds, all set in 22k
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold 9.77ct Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
pear shape, rose-cut diamonds surrounding a round brilliant cut diamond to form the floral motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1 Carat Pear Cut Double Halo Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
1 carat, pear cut, E-VS2 centre stone (or bespoke, based on request), set within a double halo
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat, Pear Cut Double Halo, Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
1 carat, Pear cut, E-VS2 centre stone (or bespoke, based on request), set within a double halo
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Black Diamond 7.40 Carat TW Pearshape Drop Earrings with Rose Cuts
Located in Chicago, IL
Black diamond Pearshapes HTHP 7.40 tw (2 stones) Rose Cut Diamonds 2.78 tw (32stones) surrounding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Laura Munder Mint Green Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamonds White Gold Necklace
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carats. Set above and around Tourmaline are 30 fancy shaped rose cut diamonds and six oval rose cut
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.20cts Pave Cocktail Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Elegantly adorning the finger, this cocktail ring has 20 rose-cut pear-shaped diamonds fanned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold, Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamond branches, suspending pear-shape and oval rose-cut diamond drops: 5.13 carats total diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.38cts Floral Cocktail Statement Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
flower. The Cocktail Ring is crafted with 54 pear shaped Rose Cut Diamonds set in step setting to attain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Flower Ear-Tops with 5.06 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds and 0.35 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A pair of ear tops of clustered petals formed with pear-shaped rose cut diamonds (5.06cts) and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Extendable Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in 24 Karat Gold and Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
the diamond setting. This consists of five rose cut diamonds - one round at the centre and four in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, composed of two foil backed pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, framed and topped with rose-cut diamonds, with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Rarever 67.09 carat 18K White Gold 9.08ct Rubelite and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Enveloped in pear-shaped rose cut diamonds, sits a 9.08ct deep, red-hued rubellite, forming one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 11.68 Carat Rubelite and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
: 5.90 carats White pear shape rose-cut diamonds: 5.78 carats Diamonds are G/H colour VS clarity. Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond Double Band Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Double Band Eternity Ring, using pear and marquise cut diamonds, on either side of a round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18Kt Tri Color Gold 1.96 Carat Round Brilliant Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant and oval and pear-shaped rose cut diamonds. There are 1.07 carats of round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Stud 7.74cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Light dances across the 44 slanting rose-cut pear shape diamond petals of these elegant floral ear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Rose Cut and Pearl Ear Clips
By Manisha Saurabh Mody
Located in MUMBAI, IN
These beautiful ear clips are a result of art & engineering. Pear shape rose cut diamonds emerge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Studs 5.42cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
shaped rose-cut diamonds to recreate their delicate floral forms. Total diamond weight 5.42cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Maniamania Sacred Engagement Ring in Champagne Rose Cut Diamond and White Gold
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Sacred band in 14k White gold with two 5x4mm rose cut pear-shaped Champagne rose cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Maniamania Grand Radiance Ring 14 Karat Gold with Rose Cut Grey Diamond
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
Radiance ring features an elegant center Pear shaped diamond that weighs 0.90cts and is a hand Rose Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Maniamania Ritual Engagement Ring in 14k Gold with Rose Cut Champagne Diamond
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Ritual Engagement ring in 14k Yellow Gold with 7x5mm pear-shaped rose cut Champagne
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Tsavorite Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
, modern brilliant cut diamonds and round and pear shaped rose cut diamonds. A fine double trace chain is
Category

2010s Australian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

1.33 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum and 24 Karat Gold
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
centre diamond setting is unique in style to Marcel Salloum. Centre Stone: 1.33 Carat Rose Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum

Tourmaline, Rose-Cut Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, Geneva
Each with a rose-cut diamond top in a pearl-set surround, suspending a line of round pearls and a
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Top Rose Cut Diamond Floral Inspired Earrings Studs
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
flower. The earring is crafted with 84 pear shaped Rose Cut Diamonds set in step setting to attain the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Maniamania Sacred Engagement Ring in Champagne Rose Cut Diamond and Yellow Gold
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
formed by the two pear shaped center rose cut white diamonds, giving the ring a sophisticated romance. It
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maniamania Ritual Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with Rose Cut White Diamond
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Ritual Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with 7x5mm pear-shaped rose cut White Diamond (0.55
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 8.88ct Old Mine Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Studs Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
, are set with 84 rose cut pear shape diamond petals, emphasising their floral form. Total Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rarever 14.28 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These captivating cluster earrings are set with 76 rose cut pear shape diamond petals which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

64 Facets 0.70 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look. Pear shaped rose-cut diamonds are accented by brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Maniamania Sacred Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with White Rose Cut Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Sacred band in 14k yellow gold with White Diamonds. Featuring two 5x4mm rose cut pear
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Sethi Couture 3.13 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Statement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sethi Couture
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Beautiful cocktail ring designed by Sethi Couture. Pear shaped, rose cut white diamond center stone
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Danglers with 20.96 Carat Oval and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A pair of Round danglers made with the fusion of pear and oval shaped rose cut diamonds (20.96
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

64 Facets 14 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Double Row Bangle in White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bangle has two rows of pear shaped rose-cut diamonds set into your choice of three different tones of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt Rose Gold 0.85ct Diamond Open Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Pear Shaped & Rose Cut Diamond & Oval & Rose Cut Diamond. The total weight of the rose cut diamonds is
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4.03 Carat Emerald 2.25 Carat Rose Cut 18 Karat Rose Gold Heritage Ring
By Gilan
Located in Istanbul, TR
circle of craftsmen were called to the palace. The effect of rose cut diamonds set using the exclusive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

64 Facets 0.70 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look. Pear shaped rose-cut diamonds are accented by brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64 Facets 0.70 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look. Pear shaped rose-cut diamonds are accented by brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel One Only 5.47 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Gold and Platinum
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
one of a kind ring made of 18ct yellow gold and platinum features a stunning rose cut pear diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

43 Carat Coral Diamond Rose Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds and a pear shape rose cut diamond glistening on bottom. Style with your winter white
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel One of a Kind 8.70 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Necklace in Platinum Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
pendant made of 18ct yellow gold and platinum features a large unique rose cut pear diamond within a fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Pear Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pear rose cut diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 17 vintage editions and 140 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pear rose cut diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing pear rose cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, MOGULDIAM INC and RAREVER each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our pear rose cut diamond for sale are for women, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pear Rose Cut Diamond?

On average, a pear rose cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $6,326, while they’re typically $480 on the low end and $210,000 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 Pear Rose Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.