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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

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier Seahorse Brooch Gold Enamel Gemstones
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold features a gorgeous pear-shaped faceted ruby and is accented with round faceted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
mm) of a Green Tourmaline, 39.17 carats. 10 Semi Oval Cabochons cut (average 4 x 5 x 3 mm) of Ceylon
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Tanzanite Multi Color Tourmaline Bangle Bracelet
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
carats (approx), violet blue pear shape tanzanite, multi color tourmalines Diamond: 4 carats (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate, Silver

0.33 Carat Pear Cut Emerald with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (4 pcs) 0.03 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Pendant is weight
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Earrings 3/4 Carat 0.75 Pear Shape White Diamond Halo Studs 14K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
character and sparkle! 14K Yellow Gold 0.13 Carat Total Diamond Weight SI1 Clarity and Near Colorless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

5.25 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced Color: Purple Cut: Pear Carats: 4.50ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: I
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.01 Carat Natural Pear-Shape Light Yellow SI-1 Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An elegant Chuo Gem Laboratory (Japan) Certified 1.01 Carat, Natural, Pear-Shape, Light Yellow, SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

0.77 Carat Pear Heart Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SFR-2139 Gross Weight :- 2.21 gm 14k Yellow Gold Weight :- 2.06 gm Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 1960s Ring
Located in New York, NY
pear-shape Amethyst, measured to weigh approximately 3.50 carats. The Amethyst is held by 4 polished
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the bottom 2 nice
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the bottom 2 nice
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the bottom 2 nice
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the bottom 2 nice
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Starburst Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CN-23665 Gross Weight :- 6.80 gm 18k Yellow Gold Weight :- 6.20 gm Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Pear Emeralds Diamond 1.35 Carat Bezel Set on 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
they radiate brilliance and allure. Center drop emerald weighing 0.66 carats and 4 pear emeralds
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shaped Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rough Diamond Ring, 4 Carat Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring, Original Design
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Natural Rough Diamond with 4 carats totals weight Engagement/Cocktail Ring. A Five Star Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K YG 4 Carat Amethyst .25 Carat Diamond Ring Size 7.25 w Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
12.0 x 8.70 x 7.20 mm. It is 4 carats and the clarity is very good and the color is correct. It is
Category

2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Earrings, 14k Pear Cut 2.10ctw Pierced Studs
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Cut: Pear Carats: 2.00ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS2 Color
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Natural Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Bracelet Made in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, weighing 6.92 carat and 50 pieces of diamonds weighing 0.35 carat. It measures 7 inches long in length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Natural Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Bracelet Made in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 25 endlessly sparkling natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

2.11 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.11 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.11 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.11 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-13272 Gross Wt. :- 3.10 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.90 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.31 Carat SI/HI Pear Marquise Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-13019A Gross Wt. :- 11.91 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 10.65 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.83 Carat Pear Diamond Flower Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-22821 Gross Wt. :- 7.56 gm Solid 18k White Gold Wt. :- 7.19 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Billie 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. This Earring is made up of Pink Opal Pear-Cut (4 pcs) 8.44 carat, and Round-cut White Diamond (2 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 7 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The pear-shaped diamond, with its distinctive teardrop silhouette, exudes elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 13.14 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 13.14 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.69 Carat SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.69 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

8.56 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 8.56 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.83 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 0.83 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.04 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This necklace has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 2.04 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

9.70 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite bangle is handset with 9.70 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.50 Carat SI/HI Pear Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2716C Gross Wt. :- 4.04 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 3.54 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.07 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous aquamarine and diamond necklace features an impressive 7.07 carat pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Nazarelle 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.43 Carat Oval Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
shape garnet weighing 4.43 carats and is prong set. The mounting features 4 round bezel set garnets
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.4 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ear Cuff Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.40 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.6 Carat SI/HI Pear Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 10 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- STE-1104B Gross Wt. :- 3.21 gm 10k White Gold Wt. :- 3.09 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

0.6 Carat SI/HI Pear Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 10 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- STE-1104B Gross Wt. :- 3.21 gm 10k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 3.09 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Nazarelle 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.43 Carat Oval Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
shape garnet weighing 4.43 carats and is prong set. The mounting features 4 round bezel set garnets
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.9 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-22255B Gross Wt. :- 4.74 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.16 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

11 Carat Diamond Earring Clips 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and have an array of fancy shaped diamonds. The earrings are made with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co .25 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
a 18k yellow gold setting with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 accent pear shaped diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings of 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Addison, TX
surrounded with diamonds and set in yellow gold is such a beautiful vintage style. Each earring features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Gin Grace Pear-Cut Pink Diamond with White Diamond 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut 1 pcs 0.20 carat, Round-cut 13 pcs 0.07
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Circa 1960s Estate 3.14ctw Pear Shape Diamond Breathtaking "BALLERINA" 14K Ring
Located in New York, NY
AN ICONIC STYLE- A BREATHTAKING CIRCA 1960s ESTATE "BALLERINA" 3.15ctw Pear-shaped DIAMOND 14k Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.25 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Baguette Diamond Ring 10 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CN-38001 Gross Wt. :- 4.45 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 4.20 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.25 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Imperial Topaz and Diamond Drop Necklace in White and Yellow Gold, 5.56 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This imperial topaz and diamond drop pendant features a gorgeous 5.56 carat gem-quality precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Emerald Drop Diamond Bail Bezel Emerald Stations Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold trending layered 4 stations necklace pendant One pear-shaped drop
Category

2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Real 1 Carat Marquise Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 1.00 Carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 15 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Intense Violete Pear Shape Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
pear-shape Amethyst, measured to weigh approximately 15.50 carats. Amethysts with this kind of deep
Category

Vintage 1960s More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.09 Carat SI/H Round Pear Marquise Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.09 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jose Hess, 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring by Jose Hess is boasts an approximate 2.00 carat pear shaped diamond. Mounted in a
Category

20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Pear-Shaped Diamond Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold 0.20 carat pear shaped diamond pendant circa 1980. SIZE: Pendant approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Pink Kunzite and Diamond Pendant 13.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
grams gross weight. The pear shape kunzite is 25 carats, an excellent pink color. The side diamonds are
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k 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.