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Bayco One of a Kind Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
weighing 81.96 carats and 46 round and pear shape Diamonds weighing 13.33 carats (F VVS1-VS1), accompanied
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Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Columbian Emeralds and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
diamonds weighing 7.42 carats in a 18K white and Yellow Brooch. This piece consist of 4 long Pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Paul Amey 18k and Diamond "Marquess" Fork Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
x 30pt pear EF SI diamond, 1 x 8pt marquis EF SI diamond, 1 x 20pt marquis EF SI diamond, 4 x 15pt
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2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sylvie Corbelin Santa Maria Mine Aquamarine Eye Shape Ring in Gold and Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
grams Vermeil 15 microns Aquamarine weight : 39,57 carats Black diamonds weight : 1,40 carats Pear shape
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2010s French Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterli...

Emily Weld Collins Elephant Quadriga Talisman Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
to any chain. -18k yellow gold -Faceted pear-shaped diamond and faceted round diamonds (.37 cts
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2010s North American Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Champagne Ring
Located in Overland Park, KS
Pear Shape Fancy Yellow VS Approximately 2 Total Carat Weight 18k White Gold Total Carat Weight is
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Duo Column Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Column Crown Ring in 18k yellow and white gold with fancy-cut diamonds. - Round, pear, baguette
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2010s Emirian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.82 Carat Round Natural Fancy Deep Yellow VVS2 3-Stone Ring 22 Karat Gold Plat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Deep Yellow VVS2 Clarity 3 Stones Diamond Ring. Both side diamonds are 0.53 Carat each GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

4 Carat All Yellow Halo Pear Shape Diamond Pendant
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of this exquisite yellow diamond necklace, featuring a captivating 4.04 carat
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Scarselli Drop Earrings Yellow Pear Diamonds 4 carat each GIA Certified
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
matched pair of Fancy Yellow Pair shape diamonds, beautifully cut for dazzling brilliance. The yellow pear
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

2.27 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold AD2021-4
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a beautiful pear-shape salt and pepper solitaire diamond. ♥
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Colors 4 Carat Green Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking 4.01 carat pear-shaped Fancy Green-Yellow diamond engagement ring is a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French GIA 2.85 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 2.85 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one pear cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage GIA 1.13 Carats Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 1.13 Carats Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 2.72 Carat Fancy Brown-Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 2.72 Carat Fancy Brown-Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Necklace 14 Karat Pear Cabochon 9.36 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 9.20ct Cut: Rose Cut Pear Cabochon Color: Opaque Blue Natural Diamonds Carats: .16ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Pear 3.11 Carat Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Purple Cut: Pear Carat: 2.97ct (weighed) Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.95 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This solitaire style diamond ring is an estate piece. The ring features a center pear cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
white South Sea pearl and over 1/4 carat of diamonds. Ring size 6.5. Comes with our signature gift box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.14 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear Shaped Halo Diamond Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.14ctw Fancy Yellow Pear Shaped Halo Diamond Ring Style: Women's 4 Stone Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

50.80 Carat Pear Shaped Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone Details: 50.80 Carat Pear Shaped Opal - 40 x 25 mm Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

30.62 Carat Pear Shaped Opal White Diamond Drop Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Pear Shaped Opal at 30.62 Carat- Measuring 24.5 x 22.8 mm 4 Round White Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

10.40 Carat Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Simple yet stunning, this 10.40 carat Opal stone is descending from 4 Brilliant Diamonds; set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

5.6 Carat Pear Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. 4 diamonds measure 2.5 mm in diameter and weigh approximately .25 carats. Face of ring measures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.45 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
visual appeal sleekly showcase the natural beauty and brilliance of the 2.45 carat diamond (G color, SI2
Category

Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Victorian Ring, 10 Karat Old Mine Pear .32 Carat Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
yesteryear. Fashioned in 10k yellow gold, this piece from circa 1860s - 1870s features a diamond solitaire in
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.87 Carat Total Diamond Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Waterfall Dangle Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sizes of pear-shaped mountings have been pave set with brilliant round diamonds, then framed with a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

New 1.5ctw Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamonds - 1.50 Total Carats - Solitaire - 0.98 Carats, Pear Brilliant Cut, H Color
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.98ct Pear Yellow White Diamond Cluster Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern pear yellow diamond cluster ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.98 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Pear Yellow Citrine Diamond Gold Accordion Choker Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
and center trim. The center is set with a genuine orange yellow top gem quality pear shaped Citrine
Category

Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

4 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An affordable vintage luxury, this elegant estate necklace features an exquisite 4-carat blue topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carats Diamond Fancy Colored Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Pear Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pear shaped cluster ring centers a pear cut fancy colored diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Aquamarine, Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Derby, NY
: Ring Metal Type : 14K Yellow Gold Pear Aquamarine : (1) 1.01 carat Round Brilliant Diamonds : (4) .11
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Opal Diamond Dangle Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 1.25 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.79ctw pear opal diamond dangle charm is a stunning addition to any jewelry collection
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Pendant Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-shaped pendant Mexican fire opal diamond necklace 18K yellow gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Pendant Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-shaped pendant Mexican fire opal diamond necklace 18K yellow gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Pear Cut 5.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced Carat: 5.29ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Size: 14mm x 9.2mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .03ctw
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

0.46ctw Pear Blue Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphire - Carats - 0.40ct Cut - Pear Color - Dark Blue Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.00 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.00 Carats Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Bracelet 11.00 carats pear-shaped diamond bracelet mounted
Category

Late 20th Century Artisan Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Le Vian 4 1/2 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
/4 carats accented with Vanilla Diamonds (5/8 ct. t.w. diamonds).
Category

2010s More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 2.04 Carats Fancy Pear Cut Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring pear cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 carat total. Fancy brownish yellow with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Dutch 1.59 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Dutch 1.59 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver set dress ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16ctw Pear Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tanzanite - Carats - 0.78ct Cut - Pear Brilliant Color - Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

73 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
diamond is approximately 1/3 of a carat with shapes of round, pear, princess, marquis, ovals, and Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold .66 Carat Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
A sweet ring for your honey! In 18 karat yellow gold, this ring supports two pear-shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Pear-Cut Emerald with Yellow White Diamond 18k Two Tone Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Earring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut (2 Pcs) 6.57 carat and Natural Yellow
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Iris Opal Drop Pear Rope Necklace with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Introducing Iris our one-of-a-kind Magical Opal Drop Rope Necklace with diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamonds Necklace 2 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds. 4 diamonds are bezel set along the chain in 18k yellow gold. Experience the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1 Carat Pear Cut Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features beautiful pear cut ruby
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Golden Beryl, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
proportioned pears with exquisite color, weigh 12.82 carats combined, and are set in 18k yellow gold baskets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18...

Pear-Shaped Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful drop earrings embellished with two pear-shaped light yellow diamonds weighing 1.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds 2.64 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 4 Fancy Yellow Diamonds = 1.28 Carats Origin: Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

GIA Certified, 2.02ct Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow Pear cut diamond ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.03-carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Ring – a true
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.54 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
intense yellow diamond encased in 4 bead prongs, surrounded with pear brilliant cut diamonds and round
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, 14k Pear Cut 2.36ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or Up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold

12 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Station Drop Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious design diamond drop necklace is simple but elegant. features Just under 4 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

0.85 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Antique, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive antique French 0.91 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.