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18 Karat and 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
- pear cut, 1 stone - 6 x 4 mm - approximately .60 carat - diamonds - full cut round, 10 stones - 2 mm
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22.00 Carat Topaz Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Topaz, sapphire and diamond gold cocktail ring. Oval topaz center stone with 4 pink and yellow pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold...

2.40ctw Ruby Cluster Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 2ctw Cut - Pear Color - Red Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Diamond Platinum Tiara Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds of VS2 clarity amounting to 1.71 carats as well as an enchanting Fancy Yellow pear-cut diamond of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Peacock Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
blue pear shaped Sapphire, approx. total weight .60cts, SI, 7 x 4mm 6 single cut diamonds, approx
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Interchangeable Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
(tested) yellow gold. One earring holds 3.74-carat pear-shape diamond (O color, VS1 clarity), 0.44-carat
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Natural Fancy Multicolored 5 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
orange and about .41 carats Vs clarity. There are two 1 carat fancy light yellow pear cuts diamonds (1.05
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yel...

1.20ct Diamond 8 Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond '8' ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Center set pear
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Trillion Chubby Pear Opal Fashion Open Diamond Detail Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Trillion Cut Opal at 5.51 Carats - Measuring 12.8 mm 4 Brilliant Round White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Opal 1ct Diamond Large Pendant Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Enhancer Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
weight of 3,20 Carats and 2 Brilliant cut White Diamonds total weight of 0,32 Carats. This gorgeous piece
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Ruby Bow Necklace 11.25 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby bow necklace. The necklace comprises of a bow motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Round and Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
centrally set with a sparkly GIA certified 1.20 carat round brilliant cut diamond which is 4 claw set to
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Jade Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Estate Fine Jewelry Pinky
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage jade & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marina B Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond, 1980s
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant cut diamonds (G color, VS1 clarity, total weight approximately 3.90 carats). Outstanding
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

1880 s Victorian Citrine Diamond Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scrolled Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Curb chain necklace suspends a decorative gemstone pendant. Featuring an elongated pear cut citrine
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lemon Quartz Garnet Diamond Abstract Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 5.25 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold. Pear cut lemon quartz is estimated at 7 carats, accented with an estimated 3.50
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.02 Carat Emerald 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.02 carat emerald, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ring; part of
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Classic 14K Yellow Gold Rubellite, Ruby, Mother of Pearl Diamond Accents Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pearl (4 pcs) 4.24 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (85 Pcs) 0.90 Carat. This Pendant is weight 3.94
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold, diamond and sapphire ring by Bvlgari from the Sapphire Flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colossal 10.77 Carat Fancy Natural Colored and White Diamonds 2-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
, measuring 5.4 mm long by 5 mm wide. The 4 natural fancy colored pear shaped diamonds, in shades of cognac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...

Vintage Piaget Toi-et-moi Diamond Crossover Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in London, England
sparkle to the piece. The pear cut diamonds are estimated to have a combined weight of 0.80 carats
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.25" Length Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). Opals measure
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1950 Looking at a ring like this one
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Opal Diamond Drop Earrings Small Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow & white gold. Cabochon pear cut opals
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

4.84 Carats Multi Shape Diamond and Platinum Clip Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
. Diamond breakdown: 6 Round Brilliant Cuts - 1.44 carats 16 Marquise Shapes - 2.40 carats 4 Pear Shapes
Category

Late 20th Century North American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated jadeite jade bird brooch with diamond and pearl accents. Handmade in 18k yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Georgian Era Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Silver Topped Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with silver. Centering a Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond weighing an estimated 1.75 Carats (Looks like 3
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Peridot Blue Topaz Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Allegra Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing collectively approximately 1.00 carat - F/G color with VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Go...

Bvlgari Serpenti Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings with Emerald Eyes
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold with clusters of marquise shape diamonds totaling 4.07 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Natural Yellow White Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
baguette shape diamonds, Estimated total weight of natural fancy yellow & white diamonds is 19 carats
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant 14K Star of David Necklace VS 4.64 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
EMERALDS AND DIAMONDS. NATURAL PEAR CUT 2.06 CARAT TRANSPARENT EMERALD. EMERALD IS CROWNED WITH 2.58
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Temple St. Clair Multi-Gem Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by flush set and bezel set diamonds weighing approximately 0.64 carat total, G/H color and VS to
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Gol...

Geometric Diamond Shaped Australian Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Geometric Diamond Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.50 carat ruby, 0.32 carat sapphire and 0.04 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Navette Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.5, Diamond Statement
Located in McLeansville, NC
This vintage-inspired 0.40ctw Ruby Diamond Navette Ring is a true gem. Made with 14K yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Yellow Gold, Gem Set and Diamond Bracelet
By SeidenGang
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, gem set and diamond bracelet. Seidengang. From the Odyssey collection
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stylized snake bracelet made of 14 karat (tested) yellow gold and featuring a 0.60-carat pear-shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Me Ro Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring, 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfectly on the finger. Made of 18 karat yellow gold and set with pear cut rubies (0.32 carat total weight
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Sixty two (62) diamonds weigh approximately 6.00 carats. Diameter is approximately 1 1/4 inches, gross
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Beautiful Turquoise, Lapis Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
surrounded by very white diamonds having a total carat weight of 0.85. The earrings measure 1.5 inch in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Baume 5.87 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
double 8 chain set every centimetre with a small 4 petal flower the heart of which is a rose cut diamond
Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

MARILYN COOPERMAN Yellow Gold, Silver, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, silver, emerald and diamond brooch, Marilyn Cooperman. Designed as a
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1990s North American Brooches

Materials

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

Mahenge Spinel Padparadscha Sapphire Yellow Gold Pave Pendant
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Pendant: 18K Yellow gold: 6.5 g. 4 X Fancy Shape Mahenge Spinel: 0.77 ct. 2 X Padparadscha Sapphire : 0.19
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Go...

Opal Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
split band. Stones: - opal, 4 stones - pear cabochon - 4.5 x 3 mm - approximately .48 total carats
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.25 Carat African Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
approximately 6.25ct and flanked by (2) pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately .53cttw with a color of H/I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Quality Precious Topaz and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats total.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.07 Carats Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Geometric Station Neckl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats - quality is consistent with age With an old European cut and pear cut diamond - bezel set in
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 0.87ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
classic charm and modern luxury. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats, add a final flourish with their unique and elegant teardrop shape. 7 Diamonds main stone of 0.65
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Vivid Black Opal 5.19 ct Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal: 4.35 ct 60 ...
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

16.54 Carat Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
, pear shape faceted, natural 16.54 carats citrine mounted in high profile open basket with 4 bead prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Lustrous 1.52ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.35 carats, exhibiting a unique fancy dark orangy brown-yellow color. Additionally, two pear-shaped
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Design Idae
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 26.00 Carat Ruby 0.16 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features: - 4 rubies, cabochon/pear mix cut, TW 26.00ct, slpR 7/4-7/3, P3 - 24 diamonds, RBC - 17
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Mid Century Diamond Sapphire Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Diamond Sapphire Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch. Featuring eight pear cabochon
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.80 Carat Emerald 0.71 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 emerald, pear cut, 1.80ct, vslbG 6/4, P2 - 5 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.71ct, RW-W
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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.