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0.46 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.46 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pearls Diamonds Anyfinger Gold Ring
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
the Round and Baguette-cut Diamonds. Created in 2007, a ring for any finger and also that can be worn
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Pearls Diamonds Anyfinger Gold Ring
Pearls Diamonds Anyfinger Gold Ring
$5,200 Sale Price
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Spinning Tension Set Fresh Water Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Spinning Tension Set Pearl Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The pearl is 8.3mm Fresh Water Cultured
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The South Sea Pearl is 14.50MM The ring is a size 6.75, sizable. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...

Pearl Diamond ring 18KT gold modern pearl ring ivory freshwater pearl ring large
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning freshwater pearl ring in 18KT yellow gold, so modern and bold! Will come with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Pearl Ring Approximate Dimensions: 9.25 (Ring Size) 0.8 cm (Width) 2.8
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14KT Yellow gold ring with 7.3 MM pearl and (8) diamond accents (H-I color, SI clarity). Size 6 1/4
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent 18k white Gold ring set with a South Sea Pearl 13mm and Sparkling round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Central Pearl 11.35 carat and Diamond estimated 0.75 carat H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring. The ring features a 9mm center freshwater pearl
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Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 white gold cocktail ring, set with 12.2mm South Sea pearl and two diamonds (approx. 0.24ctw
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

Mable Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14KT Yellow gold ring with Mable 7.3 MM pearl and (8) diamond accents (H-I color, SI clarity). Size
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 12-13 MM 0.94 CTTW 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring features: 18K White gold Sapphire weight: 0.48 Carats Diamonds Weight:: 0.46
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two
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1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage Italian classic large mabe pearl ring
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring Description: This 14K white gold ring features a luminous
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20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Ring An 18 karat white gold ring set with a pearl framed by round cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail
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Vintage 1960s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Fine 12mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond ring. This gorgeous ring features a very fine 12mm Tahitian
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl And Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Pearl And Diamond Ring. 14K yellow gold ring contains 1 round brilliant cut diamond. WEIGHT
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

White Gold Pearl Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Diamond Halo Ring. The ring features a center pearl and a halo of twelve
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Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with one yellow Pearl with pink and green overtones  18.02 cts and 144
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 9ct Gold Pearl Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Portland, England
An elegant crossover ring in 9ct gold, set with two creamy pearls at its centre, a classic toi et
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two
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1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring. Fits a 6.50 finger, and weighs 8.33 grams. You can
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring 4.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
10k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Ring. Stamped 10k on the band. Weighs 4.6g. Size 8.
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
who can appreciate the beauty of pearls. CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 14k Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl , Diamond
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Golden Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This delightful 15mm Golden Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Ring features one 15mm Cultured Golden
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Utopia 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Utopia 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring Utopia Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Ring with
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Retro Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases two lustrous white pearls, each expertly cut in a bead style, creating
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 1990s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl, Diamond WEIGHT: 7.3 Grams RING SIZE: 6.75 - 7
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Cultured Tahitian Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Flat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Freshwater White Pearl Diamond Ring. The ring features a center pearl set
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Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Love 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Ring
By De Maria Jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
: 14k rose gold GEM STONE: Diamond 0.10 total carats, Freshwater pearl RING SIZE: US 4,5/5 - IT 9 - FR
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white gold ring featuring a 15.7mm cultured pearl embellished with 0.60 carats of
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Chanel Concept Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel ring from the Concept collection circa 2001 featuring a 10.5mm pearl surround by
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mikimoto rose gold Pearl Diamond ring PRH5473Z2
By Mikimoto
Located in Addlestone, GB
Mikimoto 'Dandelion' collection pearl & diamond ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring features a
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 14K White Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring captures the timeless elegance of a
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent 18k white Gold ring set with a South Sea Pearl 13mm and Sparkling round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Concept Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel ring from the Concept collection circa 2001 featuring a 10.5mm pearl surround by
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold, Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yellow Gold, Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring with round brilliant diamonds and pearls 14 karat
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Biwa Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Biwa Pearl Natural Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gold Silver Diamond Australian Pearl Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver composed of a central pearl surrouded by diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl Diamond ring Floral diamond cocktail ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
NATURAL DIAMOND -center Cut: Old Mine Color: F Clarity: VS2 Carat: 0.55ct NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold ring, with center 13mm South Sea pearl, surrounded with approx. 0.90ctw
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

Bruner Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold ring by Bruner. Set with South Sea Pearl - 13.7mm, and approx. 2.00ctw in diamonds
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time and embrace the timeless elegance of our 1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring. This
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring from the 1980s features a unique design, showcasing six lustrous
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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Precious ring in 14kt gold and details in white gold composed of a central pearl surroundes by
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Gold, Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring An 11.5mm Tahitian Cultured Pearl Accented By 38 Round Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a lovely 10.00 mm freshwater cultured pearl is at the center of this 14 karat yellow gold ring
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning vintage about 1970s 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring. Elegant 8 MM lustrous white
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Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Tahitian pearl and diamond Ring. Marked .585 and weighs 9 grams. The pearl is a 12mm dark grey
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Chanel Concept Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
From the Concept collection circa 2001, this lovely Chanel diamond white gold bypass ring features
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Pearl Diamond Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pearl diamond gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3818 vintage or 3318 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl diamond gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing pearl diamond gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mikimoto, Van Cleef Arpels and Ella Gafter each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our pearl diamond gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 1481 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl Diamond Gold Ring?

The price for a pearl diamond gold ring starts at $100 and tops out at $1,233,828 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,936.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.