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Natural Green Tourmaline Diamond Women s Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
singular piece. Handcrafted in 14K yellow gold, the design centers around a stunning 4.23-carat emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Pearl, Rose-Cut Diamond Multi-Gem Station Necklace in 18K White Gold (32.5")
Located in New York, NY
Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 1 Carat PEAR Number of Stones: 14 Gemstone 2: 1.72 Carat Diamond Number of
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.60 CTW Sapphire Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold Antique Love Knot Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif Weighing approximately 1.15 carat total H to J color with SI1 clarity Complete by yellow gold
Category

Antique 1840s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Berca Natural Antik Cut Madeira Quartz Red Spessartite Champagne Diamond Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Madeira Quartz, 6.47 Carat Pear Cut Vivid Red Spessartite surrounded by 0.57 Carat Champagne Diamond, 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Diamond, 9k Gold

Rosario Navia Mara Ear Cuff in 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
with 18K solid gold with varying sized round, pear and oval shaped natural diamonds set in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Nina Zhou Butterfly 5.80ctw Sapphire Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire|Royal Blue| Eye Clean Sapphire CTW: 5.80 Measurements: 1 '' length|3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
crafted in solid 18K gold(different metals available). Features a pear-cut Colombian emerald neatly prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Sapphire Diamond Emerald Platinum 18K Gold Floral Cluster Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
arrangement of pink, yellow, and blue sapphires. These Cllip-on Sapphire earrings are decorated with pear
Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bluetopaz Amethyst Earrings of high quality made in a traditional Italian Work
Located in Viena, Viena
teardrop-shaped faceted light green prasiolite (green amethyst) total approx. 11.18 ct, held by 4 crabs, as
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds that are set at each side, adding an absolutely glamorous touch to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
embellished with approx. 4 carats / 96 table and rose cut diamonds. The piece is very artful, has a very
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Rosario Navia Mara Large Link Ring in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring a total of 2.40 carats of Fine White VS natural pear, oval, and round brilliant diamonds with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Delicate SI/HI Diamond Asymmetric Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a delicate arrangement of geometric-cut natural diamonds stones in baguette, pear and oval shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosario Navia Mara Folded Link Choker III in 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
total of 7.25 carats of Fine White VS natural diamonds. The choker can be adjusted to be 14-16 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Folded Link Choker II in 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
total of 2.00 carats of Fine White VS natural diamonds. The choker can be adjusted to be 14-16 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Stud Earring I in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
18K solid gold with varying sized pear shaped and round brilliant natural diamonds set in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.78Ct SI Clarity HI Color Certified Diamond Chain Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 0.78 carat diamond necklace features an elegant oval pear cut with SI clarity and HI color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rosario Navia Mara Drop Earring III in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
gold with varying sized round, pear and oval shaped natural diamonds set in platinum. The Mara
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Drop Earring II in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
gold with varying sized round, pear and oval shaped natural diamonds set in platinum. The Mara
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Drop Earring I in 18K gold, platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
gold with varying sized round, pear and oval shaped natural diamonds set in platinum. The Mara
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Folded Link Bracelet III in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
total of 3.55 carats of Fine White VS natural pear, oval, and round brilliant diamonds. This item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Citrine, Sapphire, Rose Quartz, Diamond and Peridot Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamonds Citrine Count: 1 Citrine Cut: Marquise Citrine Total Carat Weight: 4.79 carats Citrine Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrin...

Nina Zhou Sapphire and Turquoise Double-sided Hoop Earrings with Drop Enhancers
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Natural Turquoise|Blue|Pear Turquoise CTW: 3.60 Length: 1 1/4 inches Width: 1/4 inches Beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Rosario Navia Mara Large Folded Link Pendant in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring a total of 1.20 carats of Fine White VS natural diamonds with a 0.50 ct. pear shaped diamond. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Folded Link Bracelet II in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
total of 1.50 carats of Fine White VS natural diamonds. This item is available in 3 colorways: -Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Medium Curved Ring I in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
piece emphasizing the natural diamond’s inherent beauty. Featuring a total of 1.30 carats of Fine White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Olive Quartz and Green Garnet with Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
coin shape, 4 pieces Faceted 3mm 14k yellow gold beads, 4 pieces Diamond 14k yellow gold ear posts with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Nina Zhou Sapphire and Moonsone Double-sided Hoop Earrings with Drop Enhancers
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
. Illuminate your style; shop now and make every moment unforgettable. 14K Yellow Gold 12 Pieces 2 mm Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bluetopaz Amethyst Earrings of high quality made in a traditional Italian goldsm
Located in Viena, Viena
a teardrop-shaped faceted sky-blue blue topaz total approx. 26.38 ct, held by 4 crabs, as a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold, gift for her
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.12ct - 2 Pear cut Diamonds, total carat around
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage David Webb Earrings Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Day and Night Cross River
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. The emeralds are approximately 3.05-carat and 2.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold

Debreloque Reversible Ring with Micro Pave by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
A charming 1.03-carat fancy yellow diamond in a micro pave halo pivoting on a clean, smooth
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Modern 18K White Gold Floral High Jewelry Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Pear Shape 18K White Gold Diamond Petal Ring captures the essence of timeless beauty
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.55cts Blue Sapphire 0.18cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent Pear Cut ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.180 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K Gold
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 2.66cts Multi-sapphire 0.08cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstones : 6 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 4-5 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Kai Tropical Flower 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone Daimond Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Tourmaline|Marquise & Pear|Eye Clean Gemstones CTW: 2.80 Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmal...

Kai 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone Daimond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
These Kai Fine Jewelry 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone & Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings celebrate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, ...

BVLGARI Green 18KYG Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Pear Diamond Weight : 6.75 Diamond Carat Weight : 2.00ttcw Lead Time : 4-8 Weeks (If out of Stock
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Handmade Cabochon Faceted Bombe Bangle Engraved 18K Gold
Located in Austin, TX
and faceted diamonds & emeralds, all in 18K yellow gold. This bold bracelet would look fantastic on
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL 1920 Italian Art Deco Mesh Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
, with 30 European round cut diamonds, with a total combined weight of about 0.75 carats, near colorless
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, ...

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Cabochon-Cut Citrine and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. These various shapes include 8 pear-cuts, 4 round-cuts and 10 marquise-cuts, all totaling 3.19ct of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

FRASCAROLO Leopard Head Convertible Bracelet Necklace
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold, enamel and diamond necklace, Frascarolo, Italy. Designed as a
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Spark Ruby, Pearl Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
from Sri Lanka 1 Carat Round Brilliant Colors: Pink, Yellow, Rose, Green and Blue Pear Shape Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphi...

Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 4 Weight: 6.52 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Pearl Color: White Shape: Round Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous Pair of Dimond and Colored Dimond Platinum Set Earrings, GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
platinum. 2015 GIA Report no. 2175219473: 0.49 carats, Fancy brownish greenish yellow, even distribution
Category

20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.66 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
gemstones : 6 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 4-5 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
diamond-set scroll design frame, suspending a pear-shaped drop, centrally-set with a pear-shaped topaz
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Victorian Diamond And Pearl Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
natural saltwater, the diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4 carats, all set in silver to yellow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Pear Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
the weight of 1,46 Carat, 4 Brilliant cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.20 Carat and on the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pear Sapphire Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
1,66 Carat, 4 Brilliant cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.20 Carat and the sides are decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multicolor Sapphires Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
unique velvet finish on the background. The stunning ring features 4 Diamonds total weight of 0.20 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Turquoise Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace, 0.85 total carat weight of Diamonds. 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1.46 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
halo of 17 Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 0.19 carats and 4 Baguette Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Unique Engagement Ring, Art Deco, Romeo
Located in Hertsliya, IL
This captivating engagement ring features a stunning GIA certified 4-carat pear-shaped diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Solitaire Canary Yellow Diamond Bracelet
Located in Mumbai, IN
motif. Yellow diamonds are flanked by matching white pear shapes. We also offer Virtual try-on for our
Category

2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

1.20 Carat Pear Round Diamond Ear Climbers in 14K Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
1.20 Carat Pear & Round Diamond Ear Climbers in 14K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Part ear climber
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Drop Earrings Featuring 4.62 Carat Pear-Sha
Located in Holtsville, NY
near-colorless diamonds. Each earring features pear-shaped tourmaline cabochons totaling 4.62 carats
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k 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.