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Brown Diamonds Smoky Quartz Mother of Pearls Pink Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
long chain and adjustment ring at 95 for a total of 24,60 grams. Its 4 petals are in mother of pearls
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with White Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, resembling nice and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White GVS and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
and adjustment rings at 15, 16, and 17 centimeters. The main element is an adorable flower with petals
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White GSI and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires 18 Karat Pink Gold Flower Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
and an adjustment ring at 42 centimeters. The pendant is an adorable flower with three petals set with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White GVS and Black Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
and resizing rings at 15, 16, and 17 centimeters. The main element is an adorable flower with petals
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
. It is ringed by bead-set rose-cut diamonds and surrounded by bluish-green guilloche enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
on the surface of a large pearl as a butterfly flits around a cheerfully blooming flower and a tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, W...

35.90 Carat Pink Crystal Pink Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
: 0.11 carats 232 Round Diamonds: 1.54 carats 2 Round Pink Pearl (13mm): 6.33 gms Diamond Quality: VS, G
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
on the surface of a large pearl as a butterfly flits around a cheerfully blooming flower and a tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18...

0.12 White GSI 0.15 Brown Diamonds 0.18 Pink Sapphires Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
ring at 42. The small pendant is an adorable flower with 3 petals in brown round brilliant diamonds, 1
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 18K Two Tone Gold Gemstone Details: 1 Round Pearl - 12.7mm Diamond Details: Brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring in 18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring features a White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angela Cummins for Assael 18K Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in Troy, MI
renowned for her impeccable designs. Put them together in this one of a kind "Flower" ring which reflects
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
flower design. The petals consist of 173 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby and Pearl Blooming Flower Ring with Diamonds
By D Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A bold, high-dome cocktail ring consisting of a large 18 ct. Pearl elevated in the center, accented
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely flower ring with a 10.8mm fine Tahitian pearl with natural color and a fine luster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A brilliant south sea pearl measuring 14.5mm with a soft pink overtone is set atop this flower ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pearl Pink Sapphire White and Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
A modern flower-shaped women's ring featuring a beautiful 17.0mm South Sea Pearl surrounded by an
Category

Early 2000s American More Rings

Materials

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

Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Fresh Water Pearl Flower Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold, diamond, pink sapphire and fresh water pearl, flower bypass cocktail ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl and Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, Classic Flower
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a special South Sea culture pearl diamond cocktail ring. The center south sea pearl is
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Paul Morelli Cultured Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Daisy Flower Ring
By Paul Morelli
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Paul Morelli cultured Pearl and Diamond daisy flower ring.  The center set pearl is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: J284 Brand: Picchiotti Description: 18k White Gold South Sea Pearl & 7.80ct Diamond
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Amethysts, Topazes, Hard Stone Flower, Pearl, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
1.15 ct Yellow Hard Stone Flower 1.80 g / 20 mm diameter Pearl 0.15 g Ring Diameter 35.5 mm Total
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beauty. This feminine flower ring consists of AA grade pinkish Akoya Pearl, diamonds and rubies which
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Topazes Amethyst Flower Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
topazes, 1.4 g of amethyst flower, 0.07 ct of diamonds, 0.50 g of white little pearls. Diamonds ct 0.07
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Estate Diamond South Sea Pearl Platinum Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring ring was crafted in Luxurious Platinum. Prominently featured is one large 13 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Kutchinsky Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Flower Ring, 1983
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
This exquisite one of a kind Kutchinsky ring features a beautiful white cultured pearl surrounded
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Multi-Color Sapphires, Little Pearls, Rose and White Gold, Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing flower theme fashion/cluster ring realized in 14K rose and white gold mounted with 7.24 ct
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...

14K White Gold Pearl and 1/3 Carat Diamond Openwork Flower Blossom Ring
Located in New York, NY
, this ring features an elegant 11mm round pearl at its center. The precious metal stretches out in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Gold Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite 2 color 18K 1940's gold and platinum ring with a singular iridescent pearl at the center
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: J284 Brand: Picchiotti Description: 18k White Gold South Sea Pearl & 7.80ct Diamond
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Onyx Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Pearls 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Lovely retro ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, The ring features a flower made of onyx
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Enamel Flower Ring Pearl Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage pearl & diamond enamel flower ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl

【Vine Symphony】Akoya Pearl Trumpet Flower Ring in 18K Gold Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions 7.06g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Diamond Keshi Pearl Tourmaline Handmade Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Impressionism, MOISEIKIN has created a peach-like blooming flower ring in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Nude Figural Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond nude figural ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian English 15k Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely diamond and pearl ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 15k yellow
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cultured salt water pearl that is surrounded by petals of white, clean diamonds. Hand crafted in 18k white
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Freshwater Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Fashion Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Alyssum ring with 0.064ct diamond-set flower and 6mm freshwater pearl. Set in 18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Design Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white gold. In the center, a little flower studded with diamonds and, at its center, a little pearl. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Opal Double Flower Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Colorful and wearable double flower ring made of 14K yellow gold. This stunning double flower ring
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Coral Flowers 18 Karat White Gold Pearl Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
coral flowers,emeralds,pearl and diamonds. Ring weight 15.80 grams Diamonds weight 0.39 karat Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Pearl Flower Ring- 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of nature's beauty with this stunning Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring. Crafted from
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Io Si 18 Karat White Gold White/Black Diamonds and Pearl Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This Io Si ring is crafted from 18K white gold and weighs 23.8 grams. It is set with a 9.3 mm pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cultured South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage South Sea cultured pearl and diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Maui Divers Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Plumeria Flower Ring Yellow Gold 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information: Genuine Tahitian Black Pearl
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Coral and Pearl Flower Motif 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Coral and Pearl Flower Motif 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring This unique cocktail ring
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pearl Ring Antique Victorian Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian two carat Old Mine Cut Diamond ring with a central 7MM Pearl
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Early Victorian Large Gold Lapis Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with a silver flower set with Rose cut Diamonds and further surrounded by Natural Pearls. Finger size
Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Pearls Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver, (diameter 2.8 cm), enriched with 0.13 ct of diamonds, 2.08 ct
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Black South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Design Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 3.50 carats. G in color, VVS in clarity. Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Rose de Noël Diamond and Mother of Pearl Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels “Rose de Noël” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with mother of pearl
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior Pearl Diamond Gold Dangle Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
with diamonds and rises to a loop in the gold which has a pearl that dangles from it.The pearl has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a flower of onyx and,on it, a flower of diamonds with a pearl.This ring was totally handmade
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Arts and Crafts Diamond Flower Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
a delicate floral motif with three diamond-set flowers, a lustrous pearl, and emerald leaves, all
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning flower petal motif cocktail ring with round, faceted rubies bordered with round, pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Victorian Green Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Engraved Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a beautiful and unusual green enamel ring with pearls surrounded by rose cut diamonds in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

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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.