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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one pear rose cut diamond
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Rosecut diamond Loop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 0.39 carat of Rose cut pear diamonds and 0.63 carat of round diamonds set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant with 0.41 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pear rose cut diamond pendant with chain made from 18k yellow gold with 0.41 total carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond and Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamond, surrounded by 2.51ct of french cut sapphires and 0.85ct of pear rose cut diamonds. 4.40ct total
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Studio Rêves Diamond and Emerald Dangling Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
a halo of round, brilliant cut diamonds. The center is adorned by seven lucky whorls of pear rose
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Y...

Studio Rêves Diamond and Pink Sapphire Serpent Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Drawing inspiration from the serpent is this modern-day 18K rose gold ring studded with a pear rose
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Studio Rêves Rosecut Diamond Contemporary Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
diamonds and pear rose-cut diamonds, crafted in 18 karats rose and white gold. These studs are one from our
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Studio Rêves Diamond and Blue Sapphire Serpent Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
rose cut diamond and blue sapphires in prong and pavé settings. Its elegant design symbolizes the
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified Burma 3.04 Carat Pigeon s Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
(Myanmar) - GRS Certified (Report attached to images) Diamonds: 0.998 carats, pear rose cut. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Studio Rêves 18K Gold, Marquise Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
beautiful pair of 18K white gold earrings that are carefully studded with brilliant cut marquise, pear rose
Category

2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 2.42 carats, Emerald Yellow Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Pear Rose Cut ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.85 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.53ct Black Rose Cut Diamond and White Diamond Gold Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
catching stud earrings have hexagonal rose cut black diamonds = 3.53 Cttw. accented with 0.46 Cttw white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

Rose Gold 2.24 Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Pear Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 2.24 Carat
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Platinum Milgrain Bead Set Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
next. 1 pear rose cut diamond, approx. total weight 1.16cts, F, VS 10.69 x 7.70mm 1 oval rose cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k Rose Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 1 pear cut = 1.07ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.34 Carat Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
are each set to their centre with a round brilliant cut natural pink diamond, mounted within a rose
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace Necklace with 1 pear shape rose cut diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Platinum Pear and Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamonds: 1 pear cut = 1.65ct Color: L Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rose Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Earrings
By Jeri Cohen
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow and White Rose Cut Diamond Pear Shaped Drop Earrings. Each Stone is surrounded by
Category

20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.78 Carat Rose Cut Pear White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a 0.78 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape White Diamond with a Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cut Diamonds Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
karat rose gold. 18 Karat Rose Gold US 7 Resizing is available Pear Cut Diamonds 1.13 carat White
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Pear-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut 2 pcs 1.09 carat Morganite and Round-cut
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

7.00 Carat Double Rose-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with two Rose-cut Pear Shaped diamonds weighing 3.50 carats each
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose-Cut Pear Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
sparkling pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, cumulatively weighing 1.75 cts, graded H-I color and VS clarity
Category

1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Pendant on Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond Details: Rose cut pear shape diamond approximately 1 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k white gold earrings with two bezel-set pear shape rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.83 Carat Rose Cut Pear Gray White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a 1.83 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape Grey White Diamond. This ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.90 Carat Rose Cut Pear Gray White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a 1.90 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape Grey White Diamond with a Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Rose Cut Pear Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18K white gold drop earrings feature 3.11 carats of rose-cut pear diamonds and 0.79 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Rose Cut Pear Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Italian Rose Cut Pear Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Featuring one rose cut pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mark 1.10 Carat Rose-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graded at E-F, VS1-VS2. At the center of each drop lies a stunning rose cut pear shape diamond surrounded
Category

2010s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian GIA 1.45 Pear Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.45 Pear Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA pear
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1.87 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Pear Shape French Cut Ruby Art Deco
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful Late Art Deco rose cut diamond engagement ring. The unique, close to one carat pear
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Pear Cut 1.81 Carats French Mounted on 18 Karat Rose Gold HRD Certified
Located in Vannes, FR
French neacklace Pear cut diamond 1,81 Carats pendant mounted on 18 karat rose gold HRD Pear cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Pendant, 14 Karat Pear Cut 2.27 Carat Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 2.25ct Cut: Pear Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carats: .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00 Carat Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pear Cut Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pear Teardrop Pendant Necklace. 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamond Pear Shape Rose Cut Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.03 ct. good quality white diamond pear shape rose cuts. Total of 10 stones. Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Rose Cut Pear Shape Station Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.01 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rose cut pear shapes. Total of 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Classic Pear, Rose, Round-Cut White Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Bangle. The 18K White Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut (18 pcs) 2.16 carat , Rose-cut (43 Pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.03 Carat Yellow Pear Shape and 1.23 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamond is yellow in color and SI in clarity. Rose cut diamond approximately 1.23 carats. Rose cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Rose Cut Pear Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as drop earrings featuring rose cut pear-shaped diamonds Weighing approximately 1.30
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov, Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique drop necklace showcasing a pear shape rose cut diamond weighing 0.55 carats total. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.24 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and dainty ring to compliment your everyday jewelry. This ring has a 0.87 carat Pear Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Warm rose gold for this lovely pear-shaped, rose-cut diamond, encircled by small diamonds. Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

H H Pear-Shape Rose Cut Black Diamond Pendant Necklace
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
black diamond pendant necklace. An impressive 3.79 carat pear-shaped rose cut black diamond is set at
Category

2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcases rose cut diamond center stones surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds Cluster Pear Shape Drops Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in London, GB
with 18 rose diamonds and the bottoms have a pear shapes. The pear shape rose cut diamond are around
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

45 Ct Pear Cut Ruby 22 Ct Rose cut Diamond Necklace Suite 18 Kt Gold, Bridal
Located in New York, NY
-shaped natural Rubies, totaling 45 carats, along with 22 carats of Rose-cut Diamonds and round brilliant
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Harakh Haveli 18 Karat Pear Rose Cut and Natural Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
central pear shape rose cut diamond, totaling to 1.15 carats and is set in 18kt rose gold. Cleverly
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10K Rose Gold 3/8 Cttw Round-Cut Diamond Pear Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
showcases a mesmerizing array of 24 round-cut diamonds, totaling 3/8 cttw, emanating a brilliant sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamond Rose Cut Pear Shape 3 Layer Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.00 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rose cut pear shapes. Handmade in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Rose Cut Diamond, Doublet Opal and Pear Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic Opal Doublet & Rose Cut Diamond & Pear shaped diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Pear Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
rose-cut diamond, elegantly flanked by two old pear-cut diamonds. The design is minimalistic yet
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18k Pear-Shaped Rose Cut 1.16ctw Custom GIA Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Cuts: Pear-Shaped Rose (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's Carat: 1.13ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Round and Rose Cut Pear Shape Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K rose gold Diamond: 400 round brilliant & rose cut = 5.17cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.60 Carat Old Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
rich 22ct yellow gold with a slight rose tint and features a phenomenal 1.60 carat old pear-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1.15 Carat Total GIA Certified Rose Cut Pear Diamond Ring In 14k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
cut pear-shaped diamond, set in a classic pavé diamond band with a Euro shank, creating a striking
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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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.