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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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colored Sapphire Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Studs
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated). The diamonds total an estimated 0.28 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS2 clarity). The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Retro 18K Yellow and White Gold 16 Whimsical Charms Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carats Charm 11: Harmonic Center Stone: 8 Blue Sapphires, Approx. 0. Carats Accent Sone: 4 Diamonds
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Kunzite, Morganite, Ruby, Sapphire, T...

Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14.22cts. 6 baguette cut diamonds, approx. total weight .10cts, G, VS. 4 full cut diamonds, approx
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold topped in sterling silver, these incredible earrings are adorned with sparkling diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
depicts 9 floral inspired diamond clusters, each adorned with 4 glittering marquise and 2 pear-shaped
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Alexandre Reza Pair of Sapphire Diamond Gold Ear Clips
Located in Geneva, CH
weight of the sapphires: 19.28 carats. Total weight of the diamonds: 9.49 carats. The width of each
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Flower Bib Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
this fringe is a pear shaped filigree pendant centered by a single diamond. The yellow gold link chain
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modernist Bypass Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 8.14 Ctw Turquoise And Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
blue turquoise of about 5.25 carats. Citrine: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 pear faceted cut (13 x
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.65 carats, and four pear shaped emeralds with a total weight of approximately 0.40 carats. Accented
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Robin s Egg Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bird Pin c1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
turquoise and diamond dangle. Excellent condition. 3 pear shaped turquoise 18 x 13 x 6.6mm. 1 oval
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Mario Buccellati Sapphire Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds approximately 0.01-carat each, total weight 0.11 carat. The diamonds are set in white
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Chaumet Amethyst Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Set Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your business outfit. The vintage set is made of 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst and diamond. The
Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy Elephant Pendant Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Gemstones Large Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pear cut ruby is estimated at 0.04 carats. Size & Measurements: The pendant measures 2 1/4 inches in
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vibrant 2.01ct Gemstone and Diamond Symphony in Bug Design Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Pear brilliant Color grade: Blue Clarity grade: Transparent Side stone: 4 diamond stones Side
Category

2010s Singaporean Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Black Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as an owl perched on a tapered baguette cut diamond branch weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Black Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as an owl perched on a tapered baguette cut diamond branch weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Boucheron Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold, As New with Box
By Boucheron
Located in Dallas, TX
approximately 12 carats of fine white and yellow diamonds and 4 carats of vivid green emeralds. The earrings
Category

2010s French Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Emerald Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Green Color (4
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1988 Kunzite Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Angel Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diamonds weigh approximately 0.28 carat total - eye clean and bright Flanked by grooved gold wings with
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

West African Fulani Custom Made 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ruby Sculpture Art Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, weighing 0.18 carats, set in five prongs. Accenting the ruby are four (4) Round Brilliant Cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Earrings Pink Tourmaline Blue Topaz 18 Karat Gold Drop Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with pear cut cabochon pink tourmalines measuring 9mm x 7mm (estimated at 2 carats each - 4 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Contemporary 5.46 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond Amethyst 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 3.82 carats total - transparent medium purplish pink With additional pear stations pavé set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified, Tiffany Co. Burmese Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
set in an elegant open back yellow gold setting. To either side of the ruby are perfectly matched pear
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat (stamped) yellow and white gold, set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Bulgari Allegra Tourmaline Citrine Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished gold spacer links and round brilliant cut diamonds throughout, weighing approximately 0.55 carat
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gol...

Platinum Gold GIA 9.91ctw Orange Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Pear Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VVS-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Graff Bombe White and Pink Diamond Flowers Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with flowers made out of pear cut white diamonds and round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Peridot and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The rich yellow/green color of the peridot contrast beautifully with the white gold and diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

SeidenGang 1990 s Lemon Quartz Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Drop Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
greenish yellow Set with white gold topped prongs bead set with diamonds Weighing approximately 0.08 carat
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER George L Enfant Earrings 18Kt Gold With 5.44 Cts Burma Rubies Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
centers, with 2 pear shaped cabochon cuts (5 x 7 x 4 mm), of Burmese vivid red rubies, with a combined
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Coral, Emerald and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
carved emeralds weighing approximately 2 carats total and 13 pear shape and round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald

Contemporary 2.69 CTW Diamond Ruby Jade 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant cut diamonds with additional diamonds throughout Weighing 2.10 carats total and G color with VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Craig Drake Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Onyx 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Craig Drake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bead set with halos of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 3.70 carats with G
Category

1990s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Go...

Contemporary 3.19 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
recessed white gold halo surround Comprised of round brilliant and pear cut diamonds With additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Topaz Tourmaline Peridot Garnet Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total approximately 0.45 carat - F/G color with SI clarity. Featuring cabochon, heart, and pear cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blu...

TIFFANY Co. Peridot Diamond Gold Detachable Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
15.41 carats and 14.76 carats with each one a beautiful pear shape. The total diamond weight is 1.20
Category

American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Victor Velyan Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
These earrings were designed and made by well known designer Victor Velyan. They feature 4 pear
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1970. A dramatic arrangement of five pear-shaped diamonds set in platinum and five similarly cut
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.82 CTW Diamond Platinum 14 K Lotus Toi-Et-Moi Antique Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring two old mine cut diamonds bead set north to south in pear-shaped forms Weighing
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rubellite Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. They are complemented by 3 pear-shape indicolite tourmalines weighing 1.73 carats which has a vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Fascinating Fancy Colored Diamond Drop Earrings w/2.62 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: SI Cut grade: Good Side stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.60 ct Shape: Pear
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Buccellati Late 20th Century Peridot Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
cut yellow diamonds that have the approximate total weight of 2.35 carats. The earrings are designed
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Earrings 0.26Ct Diamonds Mother of Pearl Drops
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
crafted with 4 thin gold bars, joined with 4 bezel set round diamonds. A pear shaped drop of inlaid mother
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Swan-Shaped Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
3.4 carats of diamonds and accented with 2 pear-shaped rubies approx. 0.6 carats and 4 trillion-cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Dangle Unheated Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum and 18K yellow gold dangle aquamarine earrings. Displaying two fine quality pear shaped
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Necklace Diamond Pendant in Silver 14k Gold Antique Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measures 6.47 x 4.61 mm. Diamond total weight is approximately 3 carats. Measurements: 1-3/4 x 7/8 inches
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Ring Platinum Diamond Black Onyx Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of platinum (tested), black onyx and features three antique cushion cut diamonds, 0.37-carat K/SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tourmaline 65.9CTS White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Large rare grape green tourmaline and diamond pendant. Translucent pear shape cabochon tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Halo Marquise Ring with 0.49 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful marquise natural diamond mounted in a halo settings and 4 vivid yellow diamonds on the
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Emerald Diamond Perched Bird Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, pearl, emerald and diamond brooch. Designed as a bird perched on a branch
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Burma Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
of fine white diamonds and 8 carats of vivid red Burma no-heat rubies along with 2 eye-catching round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier By-Pass Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 2 by-pass diamond pear shapes weighing approximately 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Julius Cohen Emerald and Diamond Estate Pin
By Julius Cohen
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds and 5 carats of cabochon emeralds in pear and oval shapes. Measures 1 3/4 inch at its widest
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Victorian Renaissance Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 14K Harpy Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with opaque white - minimal loss Centering a pear shaped rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.50
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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.