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Chicago Gold Diamond and Pearl Band Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
: Cultured Pearls : 3.84ct Chicago pearl ring, crafted in gold, the band is studded with pearls pierced with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic authentic Chanel diamond ring showcasing a grey pearl wrapped with round brilliant cut
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring - 10k 2.00
Located in Greensboro, NC
10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Diameter: 5.6mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): (2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This substantial 18K yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 13 mm golden South Sea pearl with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds And Pearl Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds and Pearl Ring. It depicts a Violet flower shaped ring with
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
large 18k gold cocktail ring, set with a 20.2mm South Sea pearl, approx. 2.75ctw in diamonds. Ring
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Ring A yellow gold pearl ring accented with round-cut diamonds. Ring Size: 5
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Pearl Ring, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Pearl Ring. Exceptionally delicate ring representing a pinnacle of the Art
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Retro Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A distinguished 1970s vintage ring featuring a magnificent 43-carat South Sea pearl measuring 18mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl and diamonds. Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pearl Precious Stone Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Enhance your look with this charming ring in 14Kt white gold and rose gold, composed of diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center 13.9mm South Sea pearl, surrounded with approx. 1.80ctw
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

Chanel Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
sapphires and diamond border all set in luxurious 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 6 1/2 and can be
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Pearl measuring approximately 16mm and Round Brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring A ring featuring a white pearl approximately 12.9mm with 41 round
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring features a bold baroque pearl accented by diamonds in an
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Ring A 14-karat white gold ring set with a pearl accented with marquis and
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.27 Carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Modern flower ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by
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2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.8 mm Diamond Count: 24
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.2 carats pearl, .35
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Toi et Moi Diamond Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Rose cut diamond and pearl mounted on "Toi et Moi" 18K yellow gold ring. French mark and maker's
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Moi Millenial Gold Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
. Handcrafted in gold, this cocktail ring is dressed in arcs of diamonds and graduating cultured pearls pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

18k, Black Pearl, Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
"Twist band ring with a 12mm black pearl and four small round cut diamonds; marked ""18k"" inside
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond & Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Hallmarked Birmingham- Date Letter Unknown
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
14kt yellow gold petals mets white gold petals, all of them are adorned of diamonds and surrounded
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Moi Zoe Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 6.50g Brilliant cut Diamonds (VS clarity & H-I colour): 0.26ct Gemstone: Cultured Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl and diamonds. This ring was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl and Diamond white Gold Ring. Pearl diameter: approximately 6.57 millimeters. Diamond
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Tahitian Pearls Diamonds
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Stunning 18K white gold cocktail ring featuring three exquisite Tahitian pearls, approximately 10mm
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Ring Set In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking 18ct yellow gold ring featuring three round diamonds and an elegant arrangement of three
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Size: 6.25 Materials: 14k yellow gold, diamonds & Tahitian pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Pearl And Diamond White Gold Ring 54 Brilliant cut diamonds approx. 2.0ct
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
$2,879 Sale Price / set
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Diamonds, Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with rows of diamonds with a little pearl. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Pearl Ring 7.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage diamond and pearl ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 7.1 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 11.9 mm Diamond Count: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Modernist 14K Gold Black Pearl Diamond Sculpture Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional modernist 14K yellow gold ring, designed with architectural precision and fluid
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams ​ ​Diamond Count: 5
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with three central pearls between structures of diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Ring with Pink Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold Ring with Pink Pearl and Diamonds French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps. Ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Blue Enamel Natural Pearls Gold Ring, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Natural Pearl, Blue Enamel & Diamond Ring 18K Gold European, 1930 Overview A truly unique
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Vintage 1930s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

GIT Certified Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Thaitian Pearl and Diamonds ring, in contemporary design, so elegant and refined style
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This splendid 14K rose gold ring features a lustrous mabe pearl, beautifully complemented by six
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIT Certified Thaitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Thaitian Pearl and Diamonds ring in contemporary design, so elegant and refined design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

White Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Cultured Tahitian Pearl Center Stone's Size: 8.7mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIT Certified Thaitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds ring. Adorn yourself and add a touch of charm and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 5.65 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.0 grams
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring. Fits a 6.50 finger, and weighs 11.83
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

585 yellow gold ring with pearls and diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 14-karat yellow gold ring combines classic beauty with timeless sophistication. At the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.5mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, totaling 1.03 carats, adding a touch of sparkle. Crafted from 18k gold this fine cocktail ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Ring total weight 10.40 grams Diamonds weight 1.28 karat Pearl weight 26.50 karat Pearl size 15.70
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond and pearl ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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