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17.41 Carat Green Oval Emerald Flanked by Fancy Shaped Diamonds
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Wow! We handmade this one-of-a-kind cabochon diamond ring with micro pave diamonds and pear shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, White Diamond, and Enamel Double Finger Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning double finger ring that has 2 good quality bright green emerald pear shapes, good quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Captivating 6.01ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 1 pc Tourmaline Main stone carat weight: 5.38ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Yellowish Green Side stone
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Fancy Color Open Ring 18k Rose Gold W/ 0.32ct Natural Diamond, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 2 stone open ring made from 18k rose gold with 0.32 total carat of fancy pear shape
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2010s Singaporean Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald and White Diamond in 18K Bridal Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This contemporary ring features a spectacular hue Pear-shape Colombian Emerald set amongst a halo
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim Raw Diamond Gold Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
work of art. Ring Finish: Matte Green Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Can be sized Stone Info: Milky Diamond Pear
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

11.57 Carat Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Red Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Paraiba tourmaline, bluish-green, pear shape, 11.57 ct., Mozambique, TE, GGL 25020012 32 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant Emerald and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
brilliant round and pear shape diamonds.
Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Wrap Around Ring 18k White/Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
prized gemstone. The center pear shape gem has textbook neon "Windex blue" color, and the rounds are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k G...

Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ensemble. This lush green panorama is illuminated by a bevy of colorless, radiant diamonds in varied shapes
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified 5.70 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 5.70 carat pear shape Emerald and 0.6 carat VS quality pear shape White Diamond three
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Edward Elise Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum 18 Karat
Located in Tampa, FL
Diamonds - Weight - 0.97cttw Shape - Pear Shape Color - G Clarity - VS1 / VS2 Ring - Metal
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Color Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brownish green to light yellow and fancy orange. There are 5 pear shape diamonds, 3 oval shapes diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum AGL 7.95ctw Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Cut - Prong Set - H/I Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.83ctw (exact
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Twist Cocktail Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
although the entire shank is not studded with diamonds, unfortunately this ring can not be resized
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 4.95 Carat Zambian Emerald Fancy Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Carats Shape: Pear Treatment: Insignificant Origin: Zambia Color: Green Certification: GRS (GemResearch
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Chanel Venitienne Diamond Tourmaline Beryl Aquamarine Amethyst White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
pear shape green beryl 1.70ct 1 round blue aquamarine 1.30ct 1 pear shape amethyst 1.25ct This ring
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

7 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
four ( 24 ) pear shape emeralds all emeralds are natural and have gorgeous vivid green color with an
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Emerald at its centre, set amongst an elegant arrangement of Pear Shape Rose Cut White Diamonds halo
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry 17.06 Carat Vivid Green Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds approx .78ct each set directly on top of the pear with an additional approx 1.00ct of
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sophisticated and Rare Color 4.33ct Garnet and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone: 10 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.50ct Shape: Pear Color grade: E- F Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Colombian Emeralds total 0.88 carat - Pear Shape White Diamonds total 0.40 carat (color E-F, clarity VVS-VS
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Gold GIA 9.91ctw Orange Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Pear Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VVS-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.23 Carat Tsavorite and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This mesmerizing 4.23 carat oval tsavorite and diamond ring is the perfect symbol of elegance and
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2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pinkish Purple Sapphire Tsavorite and Diamond Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
certified oval shape pinkish purple sapphire accented by 4 pear shaped green tsavorite garnets weighing 0.75
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Certified Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning ring features an exceptional quality Pear-shape Colombian Emerald at the heart of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural 37.64 ct Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
dome Opal weighing 37.64 carats in a pear shape with flashes of Orange, Green, and Yellow surrounded by
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Boulder Opal Cabochon, Emerald, and White Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald pear shape and white diamond rounds. Handcrafted in 18k white and yellow gold. Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Cushion Diamond with 4 Natural Brazil Paraibas 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
no other gem possesses. Bezel-set natural pink pear-shape diamonds surround the center. The three
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, P...

GIA Certified 11.11 Carat Australian Black Opal Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
(VS1/VS2). The ring also features 12 pear shape rubies weighing 6.37ct, and 30 round cut rubies
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Gorgeous 2.63ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 2.63ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This captivating 18k
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1980s Tiffany Co. 1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
setting. Remainder of the ring is crafted in Platinum. Features three diamonds on each shoulder - Pear
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18-Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Two Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18-carat yellow gold ring set with two emeralds of bright green color, pear-shaped, faceted
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Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Magnificent 18k Gold GIA 12.25ctw Black Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- certified) **See Certification Details Below For More Info** (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear, Marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.48 Carats Sapphire Diamonds set in 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color Green Blue Color intensity Strong Shape Pear Clarity Very eye clean Cut Brilliant/step Treatments
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.8 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 12 gram Diamonds: approximate 4.0 Carat , all rose cut pear and Round shape diamonds are making
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.34 Carat Mixed-Cut Emerald Diamond Double Band Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
melee green emeralds and a disconnected ring of two pear shape diamonds accented by round cut white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.22 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing green and this emerald is overall an excellent stunner. Set with 2 colorless pear shape diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Australian Opal Pagoda Ring w/ Lilac and Mahenge Sapphires. Diamonds, 14k Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Peach Spinels Diamonds and 14k gold Custom Sized- All of my rings are custom sized before shipping
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2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

CARTIER Paris Iconic Walking Panthere Ring 18Kt Gold With 4.69 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Paris France by the jewelry House of Cartier. This rare ring was crafted in the shape of the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.10ct Tsavorite Garnet Pink Diamond Ring set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Tsavorite Garnet Ring, set with pink pear shape diamonds in an 18k yellow and
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier La Calda Panthère Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx Cocktail Ring White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
with 158 round brilliant-cut diamonds and further embellished with two pear-shape deep green emerald
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Iconic Walking Panthere Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.69 Ctw In Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the jewelry House of Cartier. This rare ring was crafted in the shape of the famous
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Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 3 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.37 ct Shape: Pear
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Design 14K Gold 1.5ct Emerald 2.2ct Sapphire Open Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an open “Toi et moi” design ring in 14K white gold. It features a stunning pear shape 1.5ct
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Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

29.65 Carats Stunning Natural Loose Green Aquamarine Pear Shape From Africa Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Green Shape: Pear Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Green aquamarine, a captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

0.82 Carat Natural Pear-Shape Emerald and Diamond Pendant Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant featuring a 0.82 Carat, Natural Emerald and 0.52 Carats of Diamond Accents set
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.40 Carat, Natural, Pear-Shape Emerald and Diamond Pendant Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant featuring a 2.40 Carat, Natural Emerald and 0.68 Carats of Diamond Accents set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Hubert Gemstone Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Round Weight: 2.83 carats Accent Stone: Peridots Cut: Pear shape Weight: 1.02 carats Accent Stone
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.98 Carat Natural Pear-Shape Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant featuring a 1.98 Carat, Natural Emerald and 0.54 Carats of Diamond Accents set
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pear Emerald and Diamond Drops 7 Carats, 14k Yellow Gold, 17.5-Inch Necklace Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gemstone Shape: Pear Diamond Total Weight: 1.00 Carats Diamond Clarity: VS (excellent, eye clean) Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum GIA 2.78ctw Pear Colombian F1 Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2235548606 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Transparency: Transparent Color: Green Species
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Magnificent Emeralds and Diamonds Necklace and Ring Set in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone: 5 pcs Emeralds Main stone carat weight: 2.70ct Shape: Pear Color: Bluish Green Side stone
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pomellato Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous significant satin 18 karat gold ring with a large green aquamarine cabochon and diamond
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Vintage 1970s Italian Collectible Jewelry

GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Blue VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
, perfect for engagement rings, pendants, or other fine jewelry. Our pear shaped diamond is a striking and
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.44 Carat Fancy Greenish Blue SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
. Our pear shaped diamond is a striking and elegant cut that combines the brilliance of a round shape
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Natural Emerald Diamond Earrings - 18K Solid White Gold
Located in Markham, CA
18K Solid White Gold Natural Emerald Gemstones: Pear Shape, Size 7.6x6.4mm, Weight 1.69 cts
Category

2010s Canadian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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.