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Certified Pear Cut Diamond Contemporary 18 Carat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
certified 0.53 carat pear cut diamond perfectly set within a scintillating halo border of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings Pear Shaped Ro
Located in Holtsville, NY
earrings, featuring a captivating blend of tourmaline, sapphire, and diamonds. The earrings showcase pear
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Wanda 1.21 Carat Purple Pink Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
brilliant cut diamonds are estimated to ttoal 0.20 carats with F colour and SI clarity grades. Ring Size Q
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 Featuring Pear Modified
Located in Holtsville, NY
Sapphire * Carat Weight: 0.63 * Stone Count: 4 * Stone Shape: Pear Modified Brilliant * Stone Color: Yellow
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.14 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring
By Upper Luxury
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum & 18 karat yellow gold ring consisting of one pear shape yellow diamond weighing 4.14
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 8.64ctw Tourmaline Diamond Drop Earrings with Oval and Pear Br
Located in Holtsville, NY
* Gemstone: Tourmaline (Pink) * Carat Weight: 0.48 carats * Stone Count: 4 * Stone Shape: Pear Brilliant
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.52 Carat Old Cut and Pear Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
carat. Each of the pears is approximately 0.50 carat Circa – 1930. Size – J (UK) or 4 5/8 (US
Category

Early 20th Century French Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage circa 1970s Pear Shaped Pinkish-Red Ruby Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this whimsical vintage ring sees a yellow gold crossover band with one
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

4, 74 Carats Pink Sapphires and 1 Carat White Diamonds Ring by Marion Jeantet
By Marion Jeantet
Located in Paris, FR
white and yellow 18k gold ring, set with ten Pink Sapphires, weight: 4.74 carats, and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Carat Yellow Gold High Level Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
examples of it on our Site. And this beautifully clear 9.01 carats Morganite Pear Cut Stone measures
Category

2010s Australian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980s Diamond Sapphire Vintage 14 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this darling vintage ring boasts a wondrous gallery of six
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Diamond Knife-Edged Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold, this gorgeous petite contemporary ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.81 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
carat antique cushion-cut diamond, graded Fancy Intense Yellow - VS1 clarity by the GIA Gemological
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Nice trilogy ring set with a pink sapphire and two pear cut diamonds. Estimated weight of the pink
Category

1990s French Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

4.92 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Count 40 Fancy Color Fancy Yellow Stone Weight 0.60 ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

14K 27.18ct Ruby, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 Pear Modified Brillia
Located in Holtsville, NY
Weight: 0.43 carats * Stone Count: 4 * Stone Shape: Pear Modified Brilliant * Stone Color: Green * Type
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
-carat brilliant cut diamond, mounted in claws, surrounded by pear-shaped rubies to form a flower shaped
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Contemporary Halo Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat gold, this delightful halo ring features a gorgeous bright blue pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Pink Tourmaline Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
day and night the love with whom I could remain my ever guiding light The 18 carat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tri Color Fancy Shape Necklace with over 50 Carat with Three Large Pear Shapes
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shapes, 4.03 Carat Total Weight of Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds are set in Two Tone Mounting, 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Holtsville, NY
of 8.06 carats of oval pink tourmaline cabochons and 1.88 carats of pear modified brilliant sapphires
Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 3.47ctw Tanzanite, Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Holtsville, NY
These 14K Yellow Gold drop earrings showcase a breathtaking combination of 3.47 carats of
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 9 Carat Yellow White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Tiara Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
brilliant cut diamonds are estimated to weigh 0.13 carats. Ring Size O (Australia and UK sizing) or 7 1/4
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Chimera Fancy Yellow Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat gold, fancy-yellow diamond, diamond and sapphire 'Chimera' ring by Cartier, Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

0.51 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Tucson, AZ
this beautiful Emerald in a 14-karat white gold ring with 12 Diamonds weighing 0.36 carats, the quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.20 Carat Emerald and 2.00 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
two pear shaped clusters. ​The natural diamonds are clean, bright and sparkly, no visible inclusions
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Handmade Contemporary Tiara Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly handcrafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this gorgeous contemporary ring is a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Pear-Shaped Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A slender and elegantly proportioned antique pear-shaped 3.77 carat diamond, accompanied by a
Category

American Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Era Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
two old mine cut diamonds are estimated to weigh 0.12 carats, are F to G colour and SI to P1 clarity
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

16 Carat "Sunset" Tourmaline Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
, cushion and pear cut, 16 carats - 4 pieces, transparent Diamonds - about 0,7 carats, G color, VS quiality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...

3.00 Carat Natural Emerald, Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Tampa, FL
. T.W. of round brilliant diamonds. The green enameled pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and the
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.20 Carat Green Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
yellow bezel setting with white claw detail. A border of 18 round brilliant cut diamonds in white claws
Category

1990s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

14K Yellow Gold 9.02ct Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Holtsville, NY
and diamonds. The earrings feature a total of eight sapphires, including pear brilliant, marquise
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Leaf Motif Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Leaf motif diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold with total approximate carat weight 2.25 of G-H
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 5.37ct Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this striking cocktail ring showcases a mesmerizing 5.37-carat oval
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Yellow Diamond and Sapphire Ear Pendants
Located in San Francisco, CA
, intense greenish-yellow old mine pear-shaped diamond, weighing about .80 carats each. The ear drops are
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Upper Luxury
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow oval, in the middle a 0.35 carat white marquee and on the bottom a 1.93 carat rose cut pear shape
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

12 Carat Vivid Pink Mahenge Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
, Tanzania, oval and pear shapes, 12 carat total weight, there are some inclusions Diamonds - pears 4x3 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

3.5 Carat Vivid Pink Spinel Mahenge Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Diamonds - pears 4x3 and 5x3 mm G color, VS clarity - about 2,7 carats total (the weight could be changed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

18 Carat Gold, Morganite, Aquamarine and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
18 Carat Gold Morganite, Aquamarine and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring Blossom Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

Victorian No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Lavalière Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
, and a pear shape drop sapphire weighing 6.40 carats (9.60 carats total), both of which are accompanied
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ruby Diamond Two-Color Gold Fashion Cocktail Band Ring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
4 Ruby Pear Shape 1.43 Carat 10 Ruby Round 0.63 Carat set along side Colorless Round Brilliant VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gübelin Certified No Heat 8.05 carat Purple Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
middle trail culminate in exquisite pear-shaped diamonds, their unique form echoing the grace and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Gregg Ruth Diamond and Colored Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Atlanta, GA
, further suspending one pave-set white diamond pear-shaped panel surrounded by round fancy colored yellow
Category

20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Sapphire and Diamond Earclips
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of earclips with the tops and pendants set with 4 pear-shaped sapphires weighing
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Serpentine Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tubogas serpentine-style band ring, in 18k yellow gold, showcasing a colorless 1.01 carat pear
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mosaic Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
18k yellow gold mosaic design is repeated in two pear shaped frames, and scattered randomly throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Diamond and Sapphire Ring Two-Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold. (16) Round Brilliant Cut, (2) Pear Shape, (5
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

ROSE MORE EAR JACKETS PINK FLARE STUDS – Sapphire, Diamond 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
yellow gold with pear-shaped Pink and Yellow Sapphires and Pave Set Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Ideal for
Category

2010s British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K 24.56ct Turquoise, Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Size: 6.5 Turquoise
Located in Holtsville, NY
24.56 carat Oval Turquoise Cabochon. Accented with brilliant sapphires and diamonds, this ring is a
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Giulians Art Deco Inspired 18k 1.90ct Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
articulated bail is set with a 0.14 carat rose cut diamond (F/VS). The bail allows the 1.2mm 18 karat rose
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Spectacular Cognac Diamond Pendant Necklace GIA Cert
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
of 1 natural cognac pear shape diamond weighing 21.12 carats having a color and clarity of fancy deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Deep Pink 0.80 CT. Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Fancy Deep Pink 0.80 Carat Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring. Set in Platinum and 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb White Enamel, Turquoise Diamond Floral Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
circular-cut diamond cups (20 stones weighing approximately 4 carats total) within opaque white enamel and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. There are twenty two old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately 1.02 Carats Color F/G - Clarity VS
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Earrings 18k White Gold, Rhapsody in Blue, Aquamarine Blue Topaz Flower Style
Located in Surfside, FL
white gold. Omega clip/post. Approximately over 3 carats in pear cut Aquamarine and 3 carats in pear cut
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Jade Diamond Pendant GIA Certificate
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1166167619 Measurement: 14.70 x 10.98 x 4.68 mm Main Stone: Jadeite Jade / 3/4 Carat of Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

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Pear Yellow Diamond 4 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pear yellow diamond 4 carat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 192 antique edition and 781 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pear yellow diamond 4 carat among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A pear yellow diamond 4 carat from Roshe Jewels, DGI and Alberto — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pear yellow diamond 4 carat, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pear Yellow Diamond 4 Carat?

Prices for a pear yellow diamond 4 carat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $188 and can go as high as $1,120,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,036.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.