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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

58.85ct Emerald Tassel Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
full cut round pave set diamonds and pear shape rose cut diamonds making a leaf shape. Closure: Push
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Cabochon 65.92ct Emerald, 204.40 Tanzanite 9.81 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
in 18-karat white gold. Rose cut pear shaped diamonds are set throughout. The bracelet is 7" in
Category

2010s European Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Certified Rubellite Ring White Gold with Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Rose Red Rubellite ct. 4.99 (with Certificate) and is set with White Gold and Pear Shape Rose cut
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Conchéa】Flamingo Pink Conch Pearl Butterfly Diamond Ring — 2.3ct
Located in New York, NY
butterfly’s wings are meticulously pavé-set with 0.96ct of natural diamonds, accented with rose-cut pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 12.82 Carat Rubellite and Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 12.82 carat oval cut rubelite ring is beautifully set in between two pear shape rose
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Fancy Yellow White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold. GIA
Located in New York, NY
outline of each petal made from pear shape rose cut diamonds. There is a subtle sense of three
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

HARAKH 1 1/2 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Cluster Cascade 18K White Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Cascade Collection. Adorned with 30 dazzling diamonds, including 24 round, 3 pear, 1 rose-cut round, and 2
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.70 cts of Emerald and 0.96 cts of Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
emerald's brilliance. The second halo features 16 pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, collectively weighing 0.78
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold White Champagne Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #15911
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sparkling ring features 62 round brilliant cut diamonds and oval, marquis, rose and pear cut champagne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh Colorless Diamond Cascade 3 1/3 Carat TDW 18 Karat White Gold Bangle
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
consists of 38 round, 20 rose cut round and 12 rose cut pear diamonds, and the total diamond weight is 3 1
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh 2 3/4 Carat Colorless Diamond 14 KT White Gold Cascade Bangle
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
studded with 2 pear cut, 62 round cut, 6 rose-cut pear, and 2 rose-cut round diamonds, totaling to 2 3/4
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.26 Carat Aquamarine Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold - By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aquamarine is complemented by 0.30 carats of rose-cut pear-shaped collection diamonds and 0.61 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Harakh 4 5/8 Carat Colorless Diamond Frangipani Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
is studded with a mix of brilliant and rose-cut diamonds. Crafted to precision with the finest
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 2.51 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings Statement
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
combination of solitaire rose cut pear and round diamonds in the eagle prong setting, layered one over another
Category

2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH Nature Colorless Diamond 2 1/2 CT Dangling Drop Earrings 18KT White gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful arrangement of brilliant and rose-cut diamonds come together to create these drop
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Certified Gem-Set Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds ‘Tutti Frutti’ Bracelet.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
). DIAMONDS: 6 pear shaped and 8 round rose-cut diamonds, colorless. Total weight: 15.48 grams. Bracelet
Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 6.41 Carat Diamond Drop Flower Statement Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
levels to fire up the sun/chakra with the combination of solitaire full-cut marquise and rose cut pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified, 0.82ct Natural Light Green Cushion Diamond Ring in 18KT in Gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds unfolds. Delicate Fancy Pink Small Diamonds, Rose Cut Pear Diamonds, Pear White Diamonds, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Harakh 7 1/2 Carat Colorless Diamond 18KT White Gold Haveli Tassel Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, 112 round brilliant-cut, 26 rose-cut pear, and 10 rose-cut round diamonds, these earrings showcase an
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

IGI Certified 1.82 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
carefully selected two pear rose-cut natural diamonds, totaling 0.48 carats, to flank the central sapphire
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
green emerald and diamond long earring is a beautifully crafted pair. The rose cut diamond pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 22K 18K Gold, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Colorless Diamonds, totaling approximately 2.33 carats, along with 8 Rose-Cut Marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Contemporary Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
leveling of pear shaped perfect rose cut solitaire diamonds, creating a blooming flower double-step look
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 18.66 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
is amicably set with eagle prongs and rose cut pear diamond cap on top, holding the emerald
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 7.36 Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
petal lustrous fiery red matching ruby and fancy pear rose cut and tapered baguette full cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Contemporary Cluster Stud Earring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the eyes, as the rest of the layers follow. The second layer is of gracefully angled rose cut pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 6.75 Carats Sapphire and Diamond Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the angled identical solitaire rose cut pear diamonds forming the floral petaled look. The beautiful
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

25.99 Carat Green Apatite, Diamonds and Emerald Brooch Set in 18k Gold GRS Cert.
Located in New York, NY
17 rose cut marquee-shaped diamonds weighing 4.32 carat and 6 rose cut pear-shaped diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold

22 Ct Carved Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
cut round diamonds. There are three rose cut pear shape diamonds on each earring. Total weight of the
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Rubelite and 4.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
flower is made up of Rose cut pear shape diamonds Diamonds: approximate 4 Carat , Pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 0.63 Carat Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
with a rose-cut pear-shaped diamond which is held in a prong setting. This gorgeous pear-shaped diamond
Category

2010s Asian Neoclassical Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.1 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and 2 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring S 6.75
Located in New York, NY
approximately 2 carats of rose cut pear shape diamonds. This ring is a true testament to beauty and elegance
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

NECKLACE AND PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS 19th Century / began 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
gold, set with rose, antique and pear cut diamonds with an estimated weight of 2 ct and oval and pear
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Silver

Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Untreated Vivid Red Ruby Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Setting: 11 rose-cut white diamonds totaling approximately 1.45 carats, 38 white diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.43 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Emerald Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
heat Mozambique Ruby ring, adorned with pear shape Zambian Emeralds and rose-cut Diamonds, set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 3.16 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, 0.56 carats of rose-cut marquise diamonds, 2.38 carats of rose-cut pear diamonds, and 0.35 carats of
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Fred Leighton Black Jade and Diamond Coil Doorknocker Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.24 carat accented with round diamonds totaling approximately
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Pair Of Yellow Gold And Diamond-set Serpent Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of yellow gold and diamond-set serpent earrings, each earring with two pear-shaped rose-cut
Category

20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings

Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
with a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, the eyes set with round faceted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Classic Unheated GIA Sapphire Diamond Ring in Platinum, 5.40 Carat
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
that it is unheated makes all more magical. On the sides are 4 Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamonds, totaling
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

4.62 Carat Pear Shaped Grey Diamond Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
4.62ct pear shaped rose cut gray diamond with a halo of 28 natural yellow sapphires dangling below a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Pear Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin 10k Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
Victorian Pear Rose Cut diamond stick pin. Diamond 5.9 mm x 5.2 mm LxW: 6.5 centimeters x .08 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 1 carat Victorian Pear Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
A pear-shaped antique Rose cut, foiled 1. carat Diamond, exuding the timeless elegance of Victorian
Category

Antique 1850s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Marcel Salloum L or Pear Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in 24 Karat Gold and Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
: the beads alone as studs, the beads with the rose cut pear shape diamonds or the beads, extenders and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum

Galaxy Pear Rose Cut Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
rose cut diamond in the center, halo with salt and pepper round gray diamonds, sides with pear white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jade Jagger Star Burst White Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
WHITE ROUND ROSE CUT AND WHITE PEAR ROSE CUT DIAMONDS WITH WHITE ROUND DIAMOND IN A STAR EARRING
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.63cts Natural Burmese Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Ring 6.06ct
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
scratches Burmese Ruby: 1.63cts Pear Rose Cut Diamonds: 16 pieces totalling 3.95cts Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Opulence of Rose Cut Diamond Rare Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 pear rose cut diamond of approx 1.0 Ct (by
Category

Antique 1770s Georgian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 18K Gold pair of Earrings has center pear-shape rose-cut Diamonds of 3.33cts
Category

Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Ruby Rose Cut Pears in a Black Diamond Halo, Rose Gold and Diamond Pears
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made in 9 karat Rose Gold these pear shaped natural Ruby slices with a weight of approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Magnificent Georgian 1.70 Carat Diamond Rare Navette Cluster Ring, circa 1760
Located in Napoli, IT
size not by weight, for the two pear shaped rose cut main Diamonds, with further .70 Ct more for the
Category

Antique 1760s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond, Ruby and Natural Pearl Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Essex, GB
A breathtaking Art Nouveau brooch. The striking piece features a pear rose cut diamond at the top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Titanium Earring with Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
features brilliant cut round diamonds (4.94cts) and a rose cut pear shape diamonds (3.20cts ). Samir draws
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Titanium

Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. They have remarkable movement and sparkle. The top and center pear shaped diamonds are rose cuts.
Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose cut Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earring
By Sutra Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
18k Gold and Sterling Silver Rose cut Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earring Brown Rose Cut
Category

Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

pear-cut diamond stylized bypass snake ring in 18kt rose gold
Located in Valenza, IT
At the forefront of this captivating design is the snake's head, adorned with a stunning pear-cut
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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