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2.35 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pear cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 0.70 carat, H color and VS clarity With
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round gold eyes and diamonds Old European and rose cut - bead set in pear platinum forms Old Europeans
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marina B Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmaline Citrine and Diamond 1980s
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-shape tourmaline set in 18 karat yellow gold accented on each side with a faceted pear-shape citrine and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
one GIA pear cut emerald weighing 2.12 carats, accompanied with GIA #2225869357 stating the emerald is
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Style 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.34 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight and extra 4 pear shape natural diamonds with an FVS quality with 0.30 carat of round brilliant
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Garnet 0.10 Carat Ruby 0.24 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 garnet, pear cut - 3 rubies, round cut, TW 0.10ct, slpR 5/4, SI - 12 diamonds, RBC -17/57, TW
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 7.70 CTW Sapphire Diamond 22K Yellow Gold Drop Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curb chain with a central station featuring a pear-shaped sapphire cabochon Weighing
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Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Red Coral Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 12.70 Carats (12.54 Grams) Cabochon Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k...

18k Gold Platinum GIA 15.96ct Orange Yellow Pink Sapphire w/ Diamond Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant, Oval & Pear Cut - Prong Set - F-H Color - VS1/VS2 w/ Few SI Clarity - 3.12ctw (exact) Total Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Gin Grace 10K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Pendant with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 4*5 pear-cut Ethiopian Opal (3 pcs) 0.65 carat and round-cut White Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay GIA Cert 61.97 Carat Peridot Diamond gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite rare size peridot diamond pendant necklace is an authentic piece designed by Henry
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern Modernist 6.10 Carat Amethyst Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium purple in color - with a citrine cluster surround. Pear cut and weighing approximately 4.00 carats
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA 2.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 2.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephante Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with an upturned trunk - symbolic of good luck Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds, a pear
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified oval brilliant cut diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. This exquisite
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2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Convertible Long Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 76.26 Ctw Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 1.01 carats, F color, VS-2 clarity. Bezel set, with 2 pear faceted cut (5 x 7 mm) of citrines
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 18k...

Diamond Guilloche Enamel Snake Serpent Bracelet 18 Karat 2.25 Carat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Diamonds 1 Pear shaped approximately 0.99 - 1.06 Carats, 4 round brilliant cut Diamonds 0.63 Carats, Body
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Vintage 1960s Unknown High Victorian Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Marina B Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Tourmaline Blue Topaz Diamond 1980s
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-shape pink tourmaline set in 18 karat yellow gold accented on each side with a faceted pear-shape blue
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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Boucheron GIA 3.01 Carat E VS2 Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
luxurious, fashion filled street known to man. Featuring a 3.01 carat round brilliant cut diamond that is
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1990s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Red Coral Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 12.70 Carats (12.54 Grams) Cabochon Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Mid-Century 9.30 Carats Fancy Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout. Diamonds weigh approximately 5.60 carats total - fancy yellow, light yellow, champagne, and white
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Arts Crafts 3.73 CTW Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sapphire weighing approximately 1.20 carats Transparent dark blue in color - set below an old pear cut ruby
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Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond and Green Garnet Walking Panther Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
. There is an estimated total diamond weight of 3.30 carats. These diamonds are estimated to range from D
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.63 CTW Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Heart Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diamond is old mine cut and weighs approximately 0.78 carat - L color with SI1 clarity Emerald is pear cut
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20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marina B. Milan Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 8.23 Cts Diamonds Gemstones
By Marina Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
carats and two faceted pear cut (6 x 5 x 3 mm) of blue topaz with 1.12 carats. All accented by 4 linear
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Yellow Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Large Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
is set with 102 Marquise cut diamonds, Fancy Natural Yellow Color, weighing approx. 20.50 carats, SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2ct Colombian Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold PE 12.5x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 2.12 carat pear shape Colombian Emerald with natural earth mined
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 3.95 CTW Carved Jade Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear-shaped jade cabochon carved to depict a gourd - weighing 2.83 carats Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal and Diamond 14k White Gold 1970s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
round diamonds, approximately 0.10 total carat weight, with matching H/I color and I1 clarity, adding a
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Champagne Quartz Peridot Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 18 karat yellow gold.Champagne quartz: 4 stones, total carat weight: 78.8 ct. Peridot: 12 stones
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2010s American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, ...

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 2.23 Ct White and Light Fancy Yellow
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond. The light Light Fancy Yellow Diamonds are VS2 clarity and measure 1 carat and 0.97 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.10 CTW Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - transparent medium green in color Pear cuts are prong set in yellow gold, and diamond is bead
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

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

1910 Edwardian Austrian 14 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
of the diamond! The ruby is an elegant pear shape and has a rich red and purple color with bright
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Gold Clover Clip Pin Brooch Amethyst Diamond Enamel Signed WM
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rose cut diamonds. The amethysts are pear cut, approximately 8.50 carats total weight. Measurements: 1
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Color Diamond Flower 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
yellow diamonds, round 10 pieces, 0.17 carats, VS. Natuarl pear 6 pieces, 0.443 carats, VS-F. Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Bypass Toi et Moi Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shape diamond is approximately 0.60 carat, D-E color, VVS clarity. The Pear shaped emerald is
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Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Two-Tone Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond with Lemon Quartz Blue Topaz Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
white and yellow gold. Pull your hair back and show off the natural gemstones and diamonds that adorn
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...

Vintage 14K Gold Large Lapis Diamond Nugget Freeform Work Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
4 round brilliant cut diamonds prong set throughout each bottom portion, adding brilliant and fiery
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Vintage 1960s Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat White Gold Two Tone Diamond Earrings Featuring 4 Pear Shaped Diamonds with an Estimated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Snake Ring Diamond Eyes 18k Gold Sz 6.75 Serpent Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed contemporary emerald & diamond snake ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Gold and Diamond Double Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
further information) Materials: 2 Old European pear-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.00 carat); 4
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Goshwara Citrine Drop And Diamond Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Drop Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond, from 'Naughty' Collection, with 18" Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gucci Turquoise Pearl Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Horsebit Bee Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
articulated and stylized bee motif drop with a turquoise body Opaque robins egg blue and pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Pendant in solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* DROP STONE(S) Stone: Natural Garnet Color: Red Shape: Pear Size: 8 X 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.38 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Substantial David Webb Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Lion Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a large briolette pear cut rock crystal measuring approximately 7/8 x 1 3/4 inches; a transparent
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A modern and cocktail ring Set with natural un-heat ruby and natural white and yellow diamond in
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
-Mined Transparent Pear Cut Columbian Emerald. Approx: 2.52 Carats! 24 Baguette Cut Diamonds Grade VS
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum, Gold, Turquoise, Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, features three pear-shaped turquoise and set with round brilliant cut
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Antique 14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
: - yellow sapphire, 4 stones - pear shape - 5 x 4 mm - approximately 1.80 total carats - yellow diamonds, 6
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian GIA Cert Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Gold Panther Necklace
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
approximately 2.08cts - 4 blue Sapphires - Total weight of Sapphires approximately 0.60cts - 14k Yellow Gold
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2010s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Elegant citrine and diamond pendant. Pear and square faceted, high luster, golden honey yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Coral and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
17.8 mm., spaced by gold links, completed by a pear-shaped clasp set with small round diamonds weighing
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Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Verdura Black Jade Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Gold Maltese Cuff
By Verdura
Located in Greenwich, CT
showcases an 18K yellow gold Maltese cross set with one center oval cabochon ruby, four pear-shaped cabochon
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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 11.9ctw GIA Red Pyrope Garnet Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous pair of pyrope garnet and diamond earrings was crafted from solid 18k yellow and
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1990s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Diamond Lemon Quartz 81 Karat White Gold Horsebit Cocktail Drop Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Featuring pavéd round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.85 carats total. G/H color with VS
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
addition to your jewelry collection. Made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold the earrings feature pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique One of a Kind Art Deco Style Ring w/ 0.77ct Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.10ct Shape: Pear Color: Fancy Orange Yellow Clarity grade
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.