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14K Yellow Gold 3.14 ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Sz: 7.25 $3775
Located in Conroe, TX
:4/Moderately Strong Secondary Stone(s) Type: Diamond Secondary Stone(s) Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou 5.62ctw Aquamarine Diamond Blossom Pearl Convertible Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
|Pear|Eye Clean Aquamarine CTW: 5.50  4 Pieces Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou 6.62ctw Aquamarine Moonstone Opal and Diamond Blossom Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
gemstone arrangement provides a stunning focal point to any outfit. 14K Yellow Gold 4 x 6 mm Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold

Marvelous 18k White Gold Necklace w/ 1.9 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds side stones of total: 0.8 ct. cut: pear brilliant color: Fancy Deep Yellow clarity: VS1-VS2 cut
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nina Zhou 6.12ctw Natural Turquoise Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Pieces Natural Turquoise|Pear|Eye Clean Turquoise CTW: 6.00 4 Pieces Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

27.00 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Branch Motif Pendant
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
. Framed by the intricate 18 carat gold branches and sparkling diamonds, this pendant makes a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm. Number: 4 Weight: 5.50 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou 5.72ctw Moonstone Diamond Double Blossom Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
equally alluring look. 14K Yellow Gold 20 Pieces Natural Moonstone|Blue|Pear|Eye Clean Moonstone CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou 6.00 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Diamond Earrings add a dash of elegance and a pop of color to your look, day or night. 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou 4.92ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
floral glamour. 14K Yellow Gold 20 Pieces Natural Pink Sapphire|Pear & Oval|Eye Clean Pink Sapphire CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Fashion 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Emerald and Diamond Fashion 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size 7 1/4 - The ring features a 3-prong setting
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

NinaZhou 6.12ct Turquoise Diamond Double Blossom Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Each earring features turquoise and diamond blossom design, evoking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Style London Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond 9K Gold Dangle Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Pear Size: 8 x 6 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 2.40 Carat (approx. in total) Additional Gemstone I Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Marquise Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. (Cushion 6*6mm 2pcs Marquise 3*6mm 2pcs Pear 4*6mm-4pcs Pear 3*5mm-6pcs Pear 2.5*4mm-2pcs) 2.0ttcw carat
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Nina Zhou 13.88ctw Moonstone Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Diamond Blossom Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
. Handcrafted in 14K gold, the earrings feature over thirteen carats of fine gemstones and natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold 6.98 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
emerald is incredibly set in the 4-eagle prong setting in yellow gold. The fascinating solitaire pear and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou 7.12ctw Aquamrine Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Sapphire|Pink|Pear Pink Sapphire CTW: 3.00 4 Pieces Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Peridot Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Diamond Vintage Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(S) Stone: Peridot Color: Green Shape: Pear & Oval Size: 6 x 4 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.90 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Pear Size: 4 x 3 mm. Number: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified, 1.03ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond ring 18KT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, providing a beautiful contrast to the vivid yellow centerpiece. Pear White Diamond: 0.27 carats, consisting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Nina Zhou Rhythm 3.25ctw Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
appreciates beauty that doesn’t need to shout. 18K Solid Gold 8 Pieces 4 x 6 mm Natural Turquoise|Pear|Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cab Necklace Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 14 Carat Natural Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Cabochon Necklace Circa 1950 A magnificent 18k
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Nina Zhou 5.72ct Moonstone Diamond Double Blossom Freshwater Pearl Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
in 14k Yellow Gold. These earrings blend the serene glow of moonstones with the sparkle of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

2.25ct Diamond And Emerald Leaf Drop Earrings In 18k Gold Round Cut Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
) - Width x Height (HxW) :- 34.66 x 20.2 MM. - Thickness :- 3.06 MM. - Diamond Cut :- Round , Pear - Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Purple Teardrop Amethyst Handmade Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pair of 14k yellow gold earrings feature an almost invisible channel set purple
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jelly Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
shaped Opal drop of approximately 4 carats and a top Round Opal of 2.25 carats to total 12.50 carats
Category

Vintage 1960s English Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Jelly Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K
Jelly Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K
$10,000 Sale Price
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3.72 Carat Mixed Shape SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.72 Carat Mixed Shape SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings Fine Jewelry The earrings showcase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Gold Knot Earrings with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
with .08 carats diamonds. Each tip is set with a pear shaped blue sapphire 0.90 carats. The earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25ct Diamond And Emerald Leaf Drop Earrings In 14k Gold Round Cut Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
COLOR) - Width x Height (HxW) :- 34.66 x 20.2 MM. - Thickness :- 3.06 MM. - Diamond Cut :- Round , Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Burma 18K Sapphire No Heat Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant Vintage Cert Rare
Located in Sylvania, GA
, PEARL, & DIAMOND VINTAGE NECKLACE! 3.46 CARATS TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL BURMESE NO HEAT
Category

20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

1960 s 5.92 CTW Amethyst Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 5.60 carats total - transparent medium pinkish purple Prong set in a yellow gold wire basket
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Emerald Rubellite 7.20ct. Dangle Earrings in 18KYG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rubelite: 5.100 carats, pear shape carving, 2 pieces. Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gol...

2.86 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Immerse yourself in luxury with these breathtaking 2.86 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Earrings, an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 1.15Ct Sapphire Diamond Long Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage-inspired dangle earrings feature 4 pear cut blue sapphire totaling 1.15 carats, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold 0.60ctw Pave Diamond Pink Topaz Black Onyx Large Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
style. The round brilliant cut diamonds total approximately 0.60 carats in weight and wonderfully
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou Rhythm 3.05ctw Moonstone Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
elegance with modern adaptability—perfect from day to evening. 18K Yellow Gold 8 Pieces 4 x 6 mm Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold

21st Century Fire Opal Diamonds Star 18 Karat Gold Necklace Alhambra Spain Sufi
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Diamonds of 3.75 mm, 0.4 Carat white diamonds of 3 mm, 1.25 Carat yellow diamonds of 4 mm and 8.16 Carat on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Op...

Nina Zhou Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Blossom Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, cherished, and remembered. 14K Yellow Gold 20 Pieces Natural Pink Sapphire|Pear & Oval|Eye Clean Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

18kt Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring A charming 1950s vintage ring crafted in 18kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

5.05 Carat Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
options for an outstanding design with this gorgeous gemstone: 1- Can be made with two pear-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Certified Natural Vivid Green Drop Shape Emerald Pendant in 14K Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
yellow gold, it is adorned with high-quality diamonds for a sophisticated look. Make a statement on any
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Sapphire Green Amethyst Diamond 18k Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
approx. 15.00 carats, 4 pear-shaped green Amethyst approx. 20.00 carats and 4 oval-shaped topaz weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Yellow Sapphire Flower Power Pendant
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
five pear shaped yellow sapphires, with a round brilliant diamond center. Each petal and center are
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Natural Pink Tourmaline Peridot Diamond Vintage Style Cluster Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.70 carat. (approx.) Total Gram Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.19 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
with a wide spread that faces up like a 8 or 9 carat stone. A true one of one. Set with 4 pear cut
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Colored Diamond Moi et Toi Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Sz 6.75 Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
grams Stones: One pear cut yellow diamond is estimated at 0.38 carats (estimated at SI2 clarity) and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

Nina Zhou 6.55ctw Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
aquamarines, glittering diamonds, and deep blue sapphires—each stone carefully set in 14k yellow gold to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Orange Garnet and Diamond Two Toned Pendant and Chain in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Length: 18" Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: H-I Diamond Color: VS Diamond Carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.93 Carat Sapphire and 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collet set pear faceted cut blue and yellow sapphire, totalling 5.93 carats. The broad setting blends
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a pear-cut neon copper bearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...

Yellow Gold Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot Ring - 14k Oval 1.57ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Yellow Natural Amethysts Carat(s): .14ctw Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Peridot Carat(s): .14ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou 6.65ctw Turquoise Aquamarine Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
CTW: 0.50 Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW: 0.15 Measurements: 1 3/4 " length|3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Ring, One-of-a-kind, Serpent, Negative Space v Band, White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This unique yellow sapphire is a pear shaped gemstone that weighs 1/2 carat. The negative space
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Ring in Gold with a Green Tourmaline and Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
Engagement Ring in Gold with a Green Tourmaline and a Diamond French Collection by Mesure et Art du
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz and Blue Zircon Earrings, 35.75 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
zircons, punctuated by vibrant yellow sapphires totaling 1.40 carats and accented with white and yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Rose Gold

Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE Cockatrice Bird Brooch Pearl Emerald Diamond Ruby
Located in New York, NY
pear-shaped emeralds, complemented by 45 diamonds, with a marquise-shaped in-set ruby cleverly crafted
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Snake Earrings Diamonds “Basilisk” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Intense Yellow pear shape diamonds weighing 0.70 carats and 0.81 carats (GIA report #15838063 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

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Pear Yellow Diamond 4 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pear yellow diamond 4 carat 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, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 192 antique edition and 781 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pear yellow diamond 4 carat among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A pear yellow diamond 4 carat from Roshe Jewels, DGI 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 and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pear yellow diamond 4 carat, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pear Yellow Diamond 4 Carat?

Prices for a pear yellow diamond 4 carat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $188 and can go as high as $1,120,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,036.

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.