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Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural, no heat pear-shape sapphire set with three round and three pear-shape rose cut
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Emerald, and Multicolor Diamond Y Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 4.96 carats Rough Pear Cut Checkered Rose Cut Diamond: 4.46 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Emerald Maltese Cross on a Pearl and Platinum Chain
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Maltese cross, set with square step cut and pear cut emeralds, accented by rose cut diamonds. Strung on a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

IGI Certified 25 CT Natural Black Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
two pear shaped rose cut natural black diamonds, each weighing 9.70 CT and measuring 19.75 x 20.25 x
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Diamond White Gold By-Pass Flower Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
flowers, featuring pear-shaped rose-cut diamond petals, and round-brilliant-cut set stems creating the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-shape rose cut diamonds, in Platinum. The sapphires weigh a total of 70.78 carats, while the total
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
surrounded by a halo of natural seed pearls with a rose cut diamond border and pear shaped rose cut diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Large Black Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A matched pair of large 14 x 19 mm pear shaped rose cut black diamonds dangle below stepped and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Cocktail Ring with Rosecut Fancy Color Diamonds made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring showcases exquisite natural rose-cut pear-shaped fancy color diamonds, each delicately
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

12.00 Carat Diamond Antique Style Pendeloque Georgian Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Cut Diamonds of exceptional fine quality, deep, superior pear cut, excellent clarity grade, full of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

3 Carat Natural Yellow White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold. GIA
Located in New York, NY
pavé white diamonds trace the outline of each petal made from pear shape rose cut diamonds. There is a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cluster Flower Button Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
features Rose cut Pear-shaped and Round Diamonds and set with one row of Pear-shaped Emeralds in a circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

PANIM 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rosecut Floral Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
-shaped rose-cut diamond petals, and round-brilliant-cut set stems creating the band. The total diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

PANIM Serpenti 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rosecut Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
a snake. The head has One Big Pear Shaped Rose cut diamonds graduating in size, with a total diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Guardian Angel with Open Wings Necklace in 18Kt White Gold and Brown Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
: ''Angels' Collection'' Stone Details : Diamond 0.15 ct, Diamond 0.73 ct (rose cut, brown ) ONE OF A KIND
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Gemistry Victorian 23.8cttw Tanzanite, Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
pear rose-cut Brown Diamonds. The diamonds are I1, SI1 in clarity and IJ, HI, KL in color. The diamonds
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

HARAKH 1 1/2 Colorless Diamond Cascade Cluster Necklace 18KT White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
rose-cut pear diamonds, 2 rose-cut round diamonds, and 24 round brilliant-cut diamonds. Each stone is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

PANIM 1 Carat Diamond Rosecut Floral 18K White Gold Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
brilliant is surrounded by pear-shaped rose cut diamonds. The rosecut diamonds are beautifully placed into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond and White Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
carats of sparkling diamonds in various cuts—baguette, round brilliant, and rose-cut marquise and pear
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

14mm Tahitian Pearl 1.09 Carats diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, creating a unique and eye-catching floral motif. The ring is crafted in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14mm South Sea Pearl 0.96 Carats diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, adding a touch of elegance and enhancing the overall brilliance of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pigeon s Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
rose-cut pear-shaped diamonds, together weighing 1.10 carats, with H-I color and VS-SI clarity overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 3 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond Mandala Necklace.
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
total diamond weight of 3.50 carats, the piece includes 9 rose-cut pear diamonds and 200 brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 3/4 CT Colorless Diamond Frangipani Floral Earrings 18KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant-cut diamonds that lend radiant sparkle, complemented by 10 rose-cut pear-shaped diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cascade Earring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
a thoughtful combination of cuts—4 pear-cut, 4 round brilliant, and 6 rose-cut pear diamonds—all in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

HARAKH 14 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond Frangipani High Jewelry 18KT Gold Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
pear-shaped diamonds, 136 rose-cut pear diamonds, and 408 round brilliant-cut diamonds. All stones are
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
surrounded by a pear shape rose cut Diamonds ,which are giving a dreamy, sparkling touch to this item that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cascade Pendant
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, including 12 pear-cut diamonds and 8 rose-cut pear diamonds of F color and VS2 clarity
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

HARAKH 1 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond 18KT White Gold Mandala Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
showcases a harmonious blend of brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds — including 2 pear-cut, 16 round
Category

2010s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh 3 Carat Colorless Diamond Cascade Cocktail Ring in 18kt White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful arrangement of brilliant and rose cut diamonds come together to create this ring, which
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

HARAKH 18 KT Gold Colorless Diamond Cascade Cluster Flower Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
from the Cascade Collection is studded with 47 Round Brilliant Cut, 4 Rose Cut Pear & 3 Rose Cut Round
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 1/3 CT Colorless Diamond 18KT White Gold Mandala Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
adorned with a mix of brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, including 1 pear-cut, 28 round brilliants, 2
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold 1 3/4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond, 14 Rose Cut Pear Diamond Diamonds dripping delicately. Beautifully designed, these
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Peacok Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Peacok ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 236 diamonds 1.72 cts, 6 rose cut  pear-shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold 3 1/2 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut, 4 Rose Cut Round Diamond, 2 Rose Cut Pear Diamond Diamonds dripping delicately. Beautifully
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Purplish Pink Tourmaline Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, combining 6 pear-cut diamonds, 22 round brilliant-cut diamonds, and 10 rose-cut pear-shaped diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

HARAKH 1 1/4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Emerald Cascade Pendant
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Earring from the Cascade Collection are studded with 24 Round Brilliant Cut, 8 Pear Rose Cut Brilliant
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.04 Carat Purple Amethyst and White Diamond, Cocktail Ring, Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
set in a floral motif. Accentuated with 8 rose cut, pear-shaped white diamonds weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum

HARAKH 18KT Gold 2 5/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond, 2 Rose Cut Pear Diamond Diamonds dripping delicately. Beautifully designed, these
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Ruby Square Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background finished with Black Rhodium. This Gorgeous Ring features a Center Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond, 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dome Rings

Materials

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

HARAKH 7 1/4 CT Brilliant and RoseCut Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Pear Diamond and 64 Rose Cut Round Diamonds dripping delicately. Beautifully designed, these
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond and Emerald Gemstone Cluster Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
from the Cascade Collection are studded with 2 pear-cut emeralds, 18 rose-cut pear diamonds, and 2
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 3 3/4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Emerald Gemstone Cluster Pendant
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Cascade Collection are studded with 3 pear-cut emeralds, 9 rose-cut pear diamonds, and 5 brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 1/3 CT Colorless Diamond Cascade Cluster Flower 18KT Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
pear, and 1 rose cut round diamonds dripping delicately. Beautifully designed, this ring will surely
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold Karat Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Charming, floral 18K White Gold Pendant by Amwaj Jewelry with pear shape rose cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

HARAKH 1 1/5 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
from the Cascade Collection is studded 57 round-cut, 1 pear-cut, 8 rose-cut round diamonds are set in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade 18KT White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
feature a dazzling composition of F/VS2 brilliant-cut, pear-cut, and rose-cut diamonds, totaling 1 5/8
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.62 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
rose cut pear shaped diamond with half-pave set diamond cluster at the top in white gold form the leafy
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Bracelet in 18kt white gold set with 12 pear-shaped rose cut diamonds 5.12 cts and 341 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 9.36 Cttw Natural Citrine and Diamond Necklace In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
citrine sits amidst rows of baguette, pear, round, rose-cut diamonds crisscrossing each other to form
Category

2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K Gold, 1.67 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Heart & Rose Cut Pear ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.28 ct. ✦ Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
weighing 1.35ct, displaying a bright even tone. Surrounding the emerald are pear shape double rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

1.14ct Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique modern pear shape rose cut diamond with loop drop earrings. 1.14 carats total diamond weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

10.68 Carat Pink Morganite and White Diamonds, Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold GRS Cert.
Located in New York, NY
features 26 rose cut pear-shaped diamonds weighing 4.68 carat and 6 rose cut marquis shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Whi...

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Diamond Guilloche Enamel Gold Brooch
By Feodor Lorie
Located in Chicago, IL
by rose cut diamonds. The flower is embellished with old pear cut, marquise cut and rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Antique 14k White Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond The Two Pear-Shaped Rose-Cut Side Diamonds Weigh ~1.4ctw. total. Size - 5.75 Total Weight
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamonds Carat weight: 0.939 ct (24 pcs) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.