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Beautiful Aquamarine Pendant, Mother of Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. The 2 sections are linked together by mother-of-pearls little rings and diamonds. These earrings are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1920s Blister Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
flower head designs. This antique blister pearl pendant suspends from a 10k yellow gold long linked
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamond
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
details. Pansies and flowers in general symbolize a hope that love should not be forgotten. Diamond
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Austria 1905 Edwardian Art Nouveau Brooch Platinum with Rock Quartz and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, 1.05 carats, white colorless F/G, VS-2/SI-1 clarity. Pearls: The pistils of the flower are mount with
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Wh...

Diamonds, Green Hard Stone, Yellow Topaz 9 Karat Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
stone pendant, little Pearl, mother-of-pearl little ring and yellow topaz decorations, Green hard stone
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1990s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1883 Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 0.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique dangle earrings with flower shaped pendants decorated with delicate engraved
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Antique 1880s Swedish Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Flowers Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /8.9 gr
Located in SE
oval part measures 36 mm long x 10 mm wide. Cast and soldered flowers 20 mm x 10 mm. Weight: 8.9 grams
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Gemstone, Enamel, Gold And Platinum Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
heart; a pearl and turquoise set clover leaf; an old-cut diamond in a claw and flower setting, with an
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Late 20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2019 Chanel A19K CC Logo Star Clover Pearl Charm Safety Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. It features CC logo, star, flower, clover charms. They are adorned with clear crystals, faux pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Denny Wong Yellow Gold Diamond Plumeria Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
round diamonds in varying sizes set in the center of each Plumeria flower. The diamonds have a total
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1990s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Earrings Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver /3.95 gr
Located in SE
A pair of solid 12K Rose Gold and Silver Earrings set with rose cut Diamonds. Not Hallmarked
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Antique Early 1900s Georgian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
movable ring on top with a white gold chain and a snap security push lock. Diamonds: The central basket
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1930s
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Vintage 1930s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Earrings natural 1.4 ctw Emerald 0.6ctw Daimonds solid 18K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halos featuring natural Emeralds and Diamonds in solid 18K Gold clusters
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40cm / 17 gr.
Located in SE
of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and bezel set. Central flower and drop
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

1977 Soviet Earrings solid 14 K Rose Gold / 3.9 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold. Each earring is 22 mm long, each faceted flower
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1851 Nordic Chain Bracelet Gilt 830 Silver Gold Double 18.5 cm / 13gr
Located in SE
Old bracelet of anchor-type chain with fancy hand-encraved Letter or Flower on the lock and
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Antique 1850s Swedish Early Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Silver

Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century ruby and diamond cluster ring, to the centre an old brilliant-cut diamond
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the pear-shaped pearl measuring approximately 6.0
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet and perfectly formed antique flower cluster ring set with white diamond petals around a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Flower Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
, individually Bezel Set with Millegrain detail. There are 10 Seed Pearls, white with silver overtones
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Gardenia Flower Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with a 12.4mm South Sea pearl and approx 0.15ctw of G/VS diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant flower cocktail ring with pave diamond petals equaling 1.75 carats and a center 12mm white
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Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian Converted Grey Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring with Flower in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This ring features a lustrous grey Pearl in the centre with a surround of approx 0.40ct Old
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Conch Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Gold
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Ring w/ 4.47 ct. RARE Conch Pearl The odds of finding an acceptable pearl are one in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Flower Ring, Pearl and Multi-Gem, "San MarCo" Collection
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18kt white gold Chanel ring, "San Marco" collection, figuring a flower enhanced by an Akoya white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

White gold South Sea Pearl flower diamond ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Sparkling diamond flower ring set with a 10mm South Sea Pearl all in 18k white gold with
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Coral Diamond Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Made in 18k yellow gold and coral, and centered a top with pave diamonds and pearl resembling a
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American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl

Georgian Diamond Pearl Cluster Gold Ring 1816
Located in Madison area, WI
diamond blooming from the center of a pearl flower. The craftsmanship of the flower is more beautiful than
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold

3.45 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring features a sizeable 13mm South Sea Pearl at the
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.17 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring features a floral inspired silhouette with a
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pearl Emerald and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
elegant flower cluster of three central round brilliant cut diamonds, two offset marquise cut deep green
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Bow Ring with Pearl and Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
Love Ring with Bow and Flowers France (?), c. 1650-1680 Gold, enamel, pearl Weight 4.8 gr
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Antique Mid-17th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Blister Pearls Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Delightfully attractive 1970s 18KT gold ring. The blooming flower design ring flaunts three
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Blue Forget Me Not Pearl Diamond Ring Dated 1801
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Georgian Blue Enamel forget me not ring is fully hallmarked and dated London
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Solid 14 Karat Gold Genuine Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring 3.2g
Located in Manchester, NH
piece of mother of pearl. The flower measures about 0.40 inches at its widest point. The ring is a size
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 Kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with Black Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, resembling nice and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Pearl Pansy Locket Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This pretty antique ring is set with natural turquoise and pearls (and a tiny rose cut diamond in
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Peridot, Tsavorite, Diamond and Lime Magnesite Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
sky blue or the ring with the rare natural rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Mother of Pearl Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful flower ring is exquisitely designed and crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, jewelry
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French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond "Forget-Me-Not" Heart Locket Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
pearls, which, at the time would have signified tears. Ring size 7.
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels, Paris mother of pearl, chrysophrase and diam
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 5 petal mother of pearl flower with center diamond flanked by
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Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Ladies Gold Ring with Different Gemstones, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
a baroque pearl (approx. 3 mm) ruby, sapphire, emerald and peridot as well as 3 old cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Flower Earrings White Gold Specification - Two 8mm Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Georgian Emerald Diamond Pearl Ring 18 Carat, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
in these stunning pieces of Georgian jewellery. This lovely ring is set with a central Diamond
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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

25.99 Carat Diamond Double Strand South Sea Pearl 18 Karat Gold Necklace Brooch
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
white South Sea Pearls (graduating from 9-13mm) and accented with two diamond floral pieces that can be
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Louis Vuitton Color Blossom Star Bracelet Mother-of-Pearl Pink Gold and White
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
pink gold, the flower blooms into a carved white mother-of-pearl. Months of work were necessary to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Aquamarine Pear Cut Earring Studs with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
celebration of design, rare pearls, gemstones and diamonds; Sarah Ho showcases her bold and feminine creations
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Penny Preville Yellow Gold Pear Labradorite and Diamond Drop/Dangle Earrings
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details Main Stone Shape Pear Main Stone Treatment Not Enhanced Secondary Stone Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Penny Preville White Gold 3.77 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
splashes of colorful gems and pearls to her exquisitely made jewelry, diamonds, in all shapes and sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Penny Preville Yellow Gold 0.21 Carat Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
pearls to her exquisitely made jewelry, diamonds, in all shapes and sizes, are the main component in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Penny Preville Yellow Gold 0.96 Carat Round Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
Treatment Not Enhanced Main Stone Clarity Si1-si2 Main Stone Creation Natural Main Stone Diamond Main Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Penny Preville Yellow Gold 0.21 Carat Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
pearls to her exquisitely made jewelry, diamonds, in all shapes and sizes, are the main component in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Penny Preville 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engraved Bangle Bracelet
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
Main Stone Clarity - VS2-SI1 Main Stone Creation - Natural Main Stone - Diamond Main Stone Color - G/H
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Penny Preville Yellow Gold Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
Enhanced Main Stone Clarity - VS2 Main Stone Creation - Natural Main Stone - Diamond Main Stone Color - G
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl And Diamond Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pearl and diamond flower ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and diamond flower ring 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a pearl and diamond flower ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, Van Cleef Arpels and Asch Grossbardt are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a pearl and diamond flower ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Flower Ring?

On average, a pearl and diamond flower ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,513, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $22,677 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.