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Vintage Pear Pendant Malachite Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Fruit
Located in Torrance, CA
cut diamond is estimated at 0.01 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1 clarity). The pear pendant is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Chimento Yellow Gold GIA Pear Ruby Diamond 10.25ctw Panther Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 12 Princess Cut Channel Set - 4 Baguette Cut Channel Set - 41 Round Brilliant Cut Pave Set- Very
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chimento Yellow Gold GIA Pear Ruby Diamond 10.25ctw Panther Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 12 Princess Cut Channel Set - 4 Baguette Cut Channel Set - 41 Round Brilliant Cut Pave Set- Very
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Demantoid Garnet and Yellow Diamond Leaf Brooch, 58.24 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
of these breathtaking green garnets is intensified by radiant pear- and round-cut canary yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine 3.5 Carat Yellow Citrine and Diamond Floating Gold Pendant
Located in GOES, NL
: 12x9mm • 4 rose cut natural diamonds • set in 14K Yellow Solid Gold ** option: we can add a 14K Yellow
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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold

1970s 1.65 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
. This bright and brilliant diamond pendant is made of a pear- cut diamond set with 3 claws on a mobile
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shape Sapphire and Emerald Drop Pendant with Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Shape Sapphire and Emerald Drop Pendant with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in pink gold frame. Brilliant 36 round cut diamonds frames a pear shape bordered with intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in pink gold frame. Brilliant 36 round cut diamonds frames a pear shape bordered with intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 15.95 Carat Total Diamond and Yellow Topaz Butterfly Pin, Silver Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Topaz Count: 4 Topaz Cut: Pear Mixed Topaz Color: Yellowish-Orange to Yellow Topaz Total Carat Weight
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1920s 4.59 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and stunning antique 4.59 Ct diamond and 14k yellow gold, platinum set cluster
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Opal Pear Cabochon Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.20 carat total Quality consistent with cut and age Flanked by
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14.58 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in White, Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
needed Rubellite tourmaline, 17.50 x 10.20 x 13.30mm, 14.58 carats 4 Round brilliant cut diamonds, .20
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Edwardian 2.22 CTW Pear Cut Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old pear cut diamond weighing 1.98 carats - H color with VS2 clarity Prong set in
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Unique 2.05 Carat Fine Deep Red Ruby Diamond Heart 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique 2.05 Carat Fine Deep Red Ruby & Diamond Heart Shape 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.30 Colour: Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Rivière Pendant Necklace, 38.35 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
a remarkable 7.93-carat pear-shaped rose cut diamond, of K color and SI1 clarity, surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 2.77 Carats Oval Cut Burma Ruby Pear Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant and pear cut diamonds prong set in alternating pattern. Weighing 1.21 carats total - G/H color
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Cocktail Estate Cluster
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Faceted pear cut ruby measures 5.5mm x 3.5mm (estimated at 0.30 carats), accented with 11
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fushia Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pendant Vintage 14k Gold Pear Cut Certificate
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at 7.20 carats). The tourmaline is a pear shaped mixed cut. Five full cut diamonds total an approx
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Brooch by Raymond Yard
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
style. An exquisite, pear-shaped fancy intense yellow diamond totaling 2.01 carats sits at the center of
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.55 Carat Antique Old Marquise Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
measurements of pear diamonds are approx. 7.62x4.00mm Finger size is 7 1/4, can be re-sized. We offer FREE
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 18k Gold 2.68ct GIA Pear Diamond Emerald Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond neatly prong set at the center bypass design. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Australian Boulder Opal & Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic
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2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Linear Drops Pear Shaped Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage ruby & diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. Two rubies are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings by Lauren K
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond Earrings measures approximately 2 inches long and the 4 pear shaped Emeralds weighs 20.77 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

8.65 Carat Chrome Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Chrome Tourmaline: 8.65 carat pear cut Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Enameled 4 Leaf Clover Ring 2.50ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
pear diamond petals perfectly! In total, the approximate carat weight of the diamonds is 2.50ctw. There
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 2.30 Carats Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in vividly saturated yellow color With a pear cut diamond spacer link weighing approximately 0.12
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

AGI Certified Natural Pear Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique and beautiful cocktail ring is set with a pear shape ruby weighing 0.70 carat
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Antique Late 19th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Fancy Yellow and Pink 6 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wild Flowers Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-purple diamonds surrounded with natural earth mined fancy yellow pear shaped diamonds with a total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Enhancer Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Weight: 5.04 Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: Green Clarity: Opaque Diamonds: 22 Round 0.44 Carats Total
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Yellow Diamond Cluster Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
, including pear, oval and princess, all totaling 17.81 carats. 18K gold. 7 1/4” length
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20th Century Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Weight: 1.60 Total Cut: Pear Color: light Green Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 4 Round Cuts 0.08
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.32 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
4 GIA Natural Fancy Yellow & Light Yellow Pear Shape and Oval Cut Diamonds Weighing 4.13cts, with 6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant with 0.41 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pear rose cut diamond pendant with chain made from 18k yellow gold with 0.41 total carat
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2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.01ctw Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 3.25ct (7.8 x 13 mm) Cut - Pear Color - Purple
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamonds Cut: Single Weight: Approximately 0.10 Carats Color: I Clarity: SI Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.94ctw Pear Cut Amethyst Diamond Earrings Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Amethysts Color: Purple Cut: Pear Carats: 10.38ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Estate Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 7.73ct
Located in Orlando, FL
yellow gold shank features a split four-row band adorned with 0.45 carats of round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
: - sapphires - pear cut, 2 stones - 5 x 3 mm - approximately .60 total carats - diamonds - full cut round, 24
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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Zambian Emerald Gemstone Designer Fine Stud Earrings Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Weight :- 0.76 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Weight :- 2.60 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 5.26 Carats Diamond Coral Turquoise Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds; bezel and prong set in platinum. Weighing approximately 5.26 carats total
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Intricate 1.39ct Diamonds 4-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 18k White Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 1.16ct Shape: Pear Color grade
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Harry Winston ring in yellow gold, sapphires and diamonds
By Harry Winston
Located in PARIS, FR
A Harry Winston ring in 18k (750°/°°) yellow gold set with sapphires and diamonds. The ring
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Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Stylish 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Necklace w/0.74 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Yellow Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.53 ct Shape: Pear Color: Natural
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Slide Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold slide pendant set with four (4) 6x4mm pear shaped pink sapphire and two (2
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Elegant 18k Gold Cabochon Ruby Pear Emerald Diamond Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Variation in color - 9.7x7.2mm each (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Jade Diamond 4 Row Wide Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat (approx.) Type: Gated Cuff-Style Bangle Bracelet Length: 6 3/4 Inches
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Mid-20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Enchanting 1.25ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
deep yellow hue. In addition to these are 4 light pink pear-shaped diamonds, adding a soft, romantic
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2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Pear 4) Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 1.065 ct (24 pcs) Color: F
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sun Face Quartz Carving, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats total 4 round brilliant-cut natural yellow diamonds, .20 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15ctw Diamond 3-Stone Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Natalie K Forevermark 1.25 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Necklace
By Natalie K
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by a double halo Pear cut diamond weighs approximately 0.25 carat with J color and VS clarity With
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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
ribbon whose white gold side is set with two small diamonds. It retains a pear-shaped blue sapphire at
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

2.05ctw Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.85ctw Cut - Pear 0.85ct, Round 1ctw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.