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Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings w Ruby Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This regal earring pair displays eight carats each of light catching facet cut pear-shaped citrine
Category

1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

G.Verdi for Cellini, 18kt Gold, 2.88ct. Yellow Sapphire .94ct. Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
set with a combination of 9 round and pear shaped yellow sapphires. Each center sapphire is surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.54 Carat Pink Morganite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classy Morganite, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring has a 2.71 Carat Pear Cut Pink Morganite and has 48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Gold, 14k Gold

Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold, VS2-G
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vibrant, colorful Blue Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange and Yellow Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Clover Pendant
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
- Measuring 4 x 5 mm Diamond Details: 39 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.15 Carats- Clarity: SI / Color H
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1920s Deco 3.00 Carat Aquamarine 18K Yellow Gold Y-Drop Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a glimmering 1920s Deco necklace with an 18K yellow gold Y-Drop chain with a 3.00 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Fancy Color Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds. Ten pear shaped sapphires create the petals of this beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Diamond Earrings Estate 14k White Gold Pear Shaped Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pear shaped cabochon cut turquoise measure 10mm x 8mm (estimated at 2 carats each - 4 carats total
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

ALGT Cerified Vivid Green Tsavorite Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
master craftsmanship and timeless elegance. 1. Material: Gold– yellow gold 18 kt 2. Gemstones: Diamonds
Category

2010s European Napoleon III Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 4*5 Emerald pear-cut (2 pcs) 0.56 and Round-cut Diamond (1 pcs) 0.07 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Ring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 4*5 (Pear-Cut) Ethiopian opal (1 pcs) 0.20 carat, 2.5mm round-cut Emerald (1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style London Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Pear Size: 8 x 6 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 2.40 Carat (approx. in total) Additional Gemstone I Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Tahitian Pearl, Tanzanite, Opal Diamond Brooch/Pendant in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
addition of round diamonds, pear opals, and blue tanzanite gems scattered throughout the design creates a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold...

Estate Rainbow Semi Precious Gemstone Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pair of estate semi precious gemstone & diamond drop earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Onyx Diamond Earrings Long Drops 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pair of contemporary pink opal, onyx & diamond drop earrings crated in 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Flower Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Elegant pair of gemstone & diamond flower earrings, crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

6 Oval Blue Sapphires Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Blue Sapphires Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

6 Oval Blue Sapphires Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Blue Sapphires Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

6 Oval Blue Sapphires Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Blue Sapphires Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

6 Oval Blue Sapphires Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Blue Sapphires Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, at the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant Pigeon Blood Red Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Swan Pendant or Brooch Pin
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegant and stylized estate 14 karat yellow gold swan is covered in round brilliant diamond pave
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
cut pear shape Diamond approximately 1/3 carat and further set with numerous old cut Diamonds totaling
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) ring set with one 6 x 4.4mm oval ruby, two 4 x 3mm pear
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Georgian 1760s 3-Stone Diamond Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds as follows: One Pear Rose Cut Diamond Measurements: 7.70 x 5.80 x 2.00 mm Weight: .40 carat Color
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

0.91 Carat Marquise Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-14352P Gross Wt. :- 2.53 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.35 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Citrine Diamond Drop Earrings Estate 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of citrine & diamond drop earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Pear cut citrine
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Judith Ripka Citrine w Diamond Yellow Sapphire Enhancer w Matching Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
, gold chain or black velvet ribbon choker with this spectacular thirty carat 30ct facet cut pear shaped
Category

Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.82 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Each earring features a brilliant round-cut diamond, totaling 1.82 carats in weight. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Expertly set in a classic four-prong setting, the diamonds are securely held in place while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-1360 Gross Wt. :- 4.51 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 4.10 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nina Zhou Rhythm 2.45ctw Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
natural sapphires and 0.05 carats of diamonds, this pair embodies elegant craftsmanship and balance. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 40s Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cocktail ring (circa 1940s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold Estate Opal Ring, 2.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
light purple amethyst, .10 carats total. Also, there are two small single cut diamonds, .02 carats total
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-22524 Gross Wt. :- 4.91 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.57 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.70 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Champagne Diamond Sapphire Dangling Earring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise, Champagne Diamond & Sapphire Dangling Earring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold Each Pear shape
Category

Early 20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

14K Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant .80 TCW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
total gemstone weight is a combined .80 Carat. The emerald is an excellent quality 6 x 4 mm, pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Blue Topaz Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage pink tourmaline, blue topaz & diamond earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.90ctw Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
everyday luxury. Stones: emerald, 1 stone oval cut 6 x 4 mm approximately .40 carat diamonds, 2 stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Amethyst Opal Diamond Onyx Floral Vase Pendant in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Cabochon Round & Pear Size: 2.5 mm. & 4 x 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Sapphire, Diamond Pearl Navette Scroll Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold sapphire, diamond and pearl navette scroll ring. This ring features
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring features 3.25 carats of G-H VS-SI pear, marquise, and round diamonds, and 2.82
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing 2.45 Carats, Fancy intense Yellow, VS1 Clarity, One Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Weighing 1.48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Gaia Moghul Ring Chrysoprase Ruby Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
two estimated 0.10 carat rubies and eight estimated 0.01 carat diamonds (estimated at F-G color and
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring with Emeralds and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Center pear shape Sapphire total weight of 2,55 Carats, 4 Emeralds, and 2 Rubies total weight of 1,55
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, beauty, and the awakening of new beginnings. 14K Yellow Gold 20 Pieces Natural Turquoise|Pear|Eye Clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14 Karat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. The ring features a center pear-shaped blue sapphire with
Category

Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Champagne Quartz Peridot Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
quartz: 4 stones, total carat weight: 48.8 ct. Peridot: 12 stones, total cartat weight: 7.6 ct. Pink
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt yellow gold ladies stud earrings with rubies and diamonds. Studs are stamped 750
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Diamond and Multi Stone Earrings
By Temple St. Clair
Located in San Francisco, CA
, tsavorite garnets and diamonds. The total colored stone weight is 8.82 carats, with a total of 0.21 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Aquamarine Drop Earrings Long Chandelier Dangles
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
European Brilliant Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1.08 Dimensions: 2 1/4" L (including top hooks) x 8.7mm W
Category

2010s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Double Blossom Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Each earring features turquoise and diamond blossom design, evoking the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14k Gold Amethyst Emerald Diamond Vintage Pendant by House of Igor Carl Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
a stylized cross that blossoms into a floral motif. At its center, a round-cut diamond (~0.01 carats
Category

20th Century Russian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Nina Zhou 6.00 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Diamond Earrings add a dash of elegance and a pop of color to your look, day or night. 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

NinaZhou 6.12ct Turquoise Diamond Double Blossom Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Each earring features turquoise and diamond blossom design, evoking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Ring 10 Karat Gold Pearl Cut Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage amethyst & diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k 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.