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14k White Gold 3CT Pear Shape Emerald W/ Round Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k White Gold Pear Green Emerald And White Round Diamond Ring 3.8 Grams Size 9.25 Round White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

AGL Paraiba Pear Shape with White Diamond Baguettes Cocktail Ring in 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 11.00 carat bluish green paraiba tourmaline pear shape surrounded by 1.50 carats of bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Pear Shape Natural Emerald Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning pear shape natural emerald ring set in 18K white gold. The center emerald has a deep
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Vintage Platinum 3.18ctw GIA Pear Green Emerald w/ Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage emerald and diamond three-stone ring that is crafted in solid
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.73 Carat Natural Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 3.73 Carat Natural Emerald and 2.03 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ring Yellow Gold 18Kt Pear Shape with Peridot and Blue brilliant cut Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ring in yellow gold 18 Kt pear shape with pave setting precious stones, such as diamonds, blue
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.90 Carat Pear Shape Emerald And Diamond Two Tone Cocktail Ring In 18 K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1.90 carat pear-shaped emerald sourced in Zambia. Its color is deep grass green; its
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unique 4 colour GIA Certified natural pear shape diamond ring on 18kt gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our masterpiece, an enchanting natural fancy color diamond ring that transcends beauty itself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vivid Diamonds Platinum 5.35 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vivid Diamonds handmade cocktail ring crafted in platinum featuring an electric green pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Pear and White Diamond Baguette Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bright green emerald pear shape weighing 1.03 ct. with 0.61 ct. of good quality, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum 5.07ctw Gia Pear Emerald Marquise Diamond Ring Pendant RingDant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Elongated Pear Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Peter Suchy AGL Certified Green Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
a Platinum three-stone setting with two pear shape sparkly side Diamonds. 1 oval greyish green
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum SSEF Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely beautiful emerald and diamond vintage ring is crafted in solid platinum and
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum GIA 2.65ctw Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - Clarity
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Vintage
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Vintage
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum AGL Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
ballerina ring designed and crafted by Tiffany & Co. in solid platinum. The ring features a pear cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k White Gold Gia Pear Opal Emerald Diamond Halo Large Substantial Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Number: 5231232473 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: White Phenomenon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
, green, 10.66mm by 7.61mm Center: 2.38 carat oval cut emerald 2 Pear Shape diamonds total 0.61 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K White Gold 1.58ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale is a truly gorgeous emerald and diamond engagement ring crafted in solid 18k white gold
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum 18k Gold 2.68ct GIA Pear Diamond Emerald Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond neatly prong set at the center bypass design. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.55 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite and Diamond in 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
  Center Stone Details: Type: Tsavorite Carat: 3.55 carat Color: Green Cut: Brilliant Cut Shape: Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 0.26 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.26 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.50tcw Two Stone Toi et Moi AAA Colombian Emerald Pear Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
, Oiling Origin: Colombia Secondary Stone: Diamond Weight: 1.01-Carats (Total) Shape: Pear Cut Clarity
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Green Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bright green jade pear shapes with 0.30 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Fei Liu Green Amethyst Green Garnet 18 Karat Diamond Black Gold Open Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Inspired by the twisting, sculptural shape of the exotic Orchid flower. Whispering large double ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rh...

1.21 Carat Oval Cut Fine Emerald and 0.64 Carat Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a deep green 1.21 carat oval cut fine emerald center, flanked by four pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately 1880, this stunning Victorian ring has a beautiful old cut diamond in the
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

11.47 Carat Green Quartz Prasiolite Garnet Tsavorite Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Faceted top pear shape Prasiolite green Quartz and diamond cocktail ring. 14k white gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Fancy Pink To Green Diamond Gradient Mosaic Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
pear-shape reverse set natural diamond: 0.06 ct. 1 X Fancy green rose-cut natural diamond: 0.14 ct. 1 X
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vibrant Green and Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is classic and right now, 2 stone rings are hot! 2 Green & Pink Pear shape Tourmalines
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling 1.00ct Pear-Cut Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring is more than just jewelry; it's a conversation starter. The unique blue-green sapphire
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Green Blue Topaz Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Black Gold Open Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Whispering large double ring with 4.5ct blue topaz, 0.3ct white diamonds and 0.2ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Fei Liu Green Blue Topaz Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Black Gold Open Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
the feminine, sculptural shape of the exotic Orchid flower. Whispering large double ring with 4.5ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

DiamondTown 6.41 Carat Oval Cut Exotic Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
and pear shape diamonds, this ring has a simple elegance suited for every occasion. Center: 6.41
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fei Liu Green Blue Topaz Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Black Gold Open Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Inspired by the feminine, sculptural shape of the exotic Orchid flower. Whispering large double ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Fei Liu Green Blue Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
the feminine, sculptural shape of the exotic Orchid flower. Whispering large double ring with 4.5ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

GIA Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
earths treasures in one beautiful flower ring All natural GIA certified multi colored Pear shapes set in
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Modern Peridot Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats, has a beautifully proportioned pear-shape and a bright vivid green color. Accented the peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine pear-shaped emerald ring with a spray of diamonds! The ring features a 8.56 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.02 Carat Fancy Green, Grey, Pink Diamond, Unheated Violet Sapphire Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring in 18K White gold 10,2 g. Set with a GIA certified fancy Olive green diamond
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Gold GIA 7.24ctw Brownish Green Yellow Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Set - Brownish Green Yellow Color - Natural Diamond - Treated Color - Fiery Brilliant - VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Teal Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
carat Natural Blue Green Sapphire, "sparkling Teal color". Shape or Cut : Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White ...

Emilio Jewelry 3.47 Carat Certified Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
this emerald is overall an excellent stunner. Set with 2 gorgeous colorless pear shape diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Estate Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful deep green 3.70 ct. emerald pear shape with 0.30 ct. white diamond baguettes. Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry 2.95 Carat Certified Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing pear shape 2.48ct Genuine Emerald certified by C.Dunaigre as vivid green color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Multi Color Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: GIA certified 2.01ct pear shape diamond. Diamond is fancy
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Tourmaline and White Diamond Bypass Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 2.03 ct. white diamond rose cut pear shape with a 3.12 ct. bright bluish green paraiba
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Paraiba, Platinum

Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold. The head of the ring is set with a 0.51 carat pear-shape emerald with strong vivid grass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Royal Blue Moonstone Ring with Diamond Accent
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
The Pear Shape Royal Blue Moonstone Is Set in 18 K White Gold, Accented By White Diamonds, Black
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Estate Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Gold
Located in US
This beautiful estate cocktail ring features an emerald that weighs 0.90 carats, pear cut, dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bright green color and is complemented by an array of large pear-shape diamonds weighing a total of 3.13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A modern and chic ring designed in a shape of a pear. Comprises a pear shape green Colombian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
ring. With an intense green hue, the emerald is cut into a pear shape, weighing an impressive 3.00
Category

Vintage 1960s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.20 ct. bright green emerald pear shape with 1.00 ct. good quality white diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant ring features a lustrous vivid green Pear-shape Colombian Emerald at its centre, with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
scintillating white diamond floral motif. Unique and striking, this exceptional ring will add a touch of high
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Pear Shape Green Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pear shape green diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pear shape green diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pear shape green diamond ring from David Gross Group, Nazarelle and Alberto — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our pear shape green diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pear Shape Green Diamond Ring?

The price for a pear shape green diamond ring starts at $2,274 and tops out at $136,233 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,500.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Pear Shape Green Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Although trends in bridal jewelry change over time, pear-shaped diamond engagement rings tend to remain popular. Jewelry makers have produced pear-shaped diamonds since the 15th century, when a Flemish diamond cutter named Lodewyk van Bercken first mastered the technique. Many people love the sparkle of the cut and find its mix of curves and points to be visually appealing. Find a diverse assortment of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.