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Baroque pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching contemporary freshwater Baroque pearl statement ring with a brilliant-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Pearl and Diamond Retro Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A aquamarine, pearl and diamond ring in a floral design in yellow gold from the Retro period, 1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring in an elegant and refined design. Elevate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 15ct Gold Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with Rubies
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude timeless sophistication with this luxurious 14K yellow gold statement ring, showcasing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This fine and impressive pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k
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Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.75ct Diamond and Pearl Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with our 5.75ct Diamond and Pearl Ring, exquisitely crafted in 18k
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.97 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet, pearls 14k gold ring. Gold leaves ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold floral ring with oval garnet, diamonds and pearls. Garnet, pearl 14k gold ring. Gold
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

13.7mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIT Certified Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Incredible lustrous Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds ring. Tahitian pearls are easily distinguishable
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White Rose Gold Fantastic Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic 14kt pink and white gold ring with diamonds, emeralds and a central Australian pearl of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold “Mountain” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
on the base of the pearl mountain. Made in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size: 6.50
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Precious White Pearl Diamond Fabulous White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earring Available) Diamond 39-Round 57-0,39-3/7A Diamond 3-Round 57
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring of Gold and Platinum
Located in Lewisburg, PA
pearl with high luster encircled by a halo of glittering old European cut diamonds. The diamonds are set
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Baroque Pearl with Diamond and Gold Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Exceptional, natural Freshwater Baroque Pearl "illusion" set with Diamond and 22k yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 6.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silve Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Pearl (7 mm), 0.24 TCW Diamond (2.3 mm, 0.04 ct.)  Measurements: 19.75 x 19.3 x 10.8 mm  Ring Size: 6
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamonds Ring
Located in Milano, MI
1960s ring set in 18ct white gold with a cultured Japanese pearl of 8mm in diameter and small round
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina B Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold band ring by Marina B, featuring alternating black and white mother of pearl links
Category

20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

South Sea Pearl Half Circle Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
you to wear and dazzle your friends on all occasions. This ring features a 14.00mm South Pearl that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 6.7mm Pearl 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 6.7mm Pearl 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring 14k Gold. Very beautiful and well made ring featuring
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Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Tahitian pearl diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1980s ring features a luminous Tahitian pearl framed by sparkling diamonds in rich 18k
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Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Caviar Pearl Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18K Weight 21,16 grams Size 8 US Diamond 28-0,11 ct Pearls d 5,0-5,5 38-49,4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Baroque Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Baroque Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. Very detailed designer copyrighted
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Pearl: 1 11.25MM Tahitian pearl Diamonds: 53 round cut = .53cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Amethysts, Pearls, 14Kt Rose Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl ( 14 mm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Ring with Pearl and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This delicate 18K gold ring features a pearl beautifully set at the center, framed by two clusters
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring, in a refined and elegant design, so glamour piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Elegant Pearl Ring with Side Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
At the heart of the ring lies a lustrous pearl, a symbol of purity and timeless beauty. This pearl
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Ring A antique stickpin made circa 1900 remounted and a set as a ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring #19917
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring This elegant ring features one round white pearl (8 mm
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Freshwater Pearl Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
have a one-of-a-kind freshwater pearl ring. This ring is composed of 18k gold with a large freshwater
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Engraved 18-Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
cut out of the 18 KT blackened yellow gold main ring body. Engravings and diamonds complete its
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Top Weight: 3.0 grams
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Very elegant 14 kt rose and white gold ring, enriched with leaflets alternating with fabulous 2.63
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring, featuring an impressive 18.0ct White South Sea Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Honora Pearl Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Citrine Pearl size 6.75
By Honora
Located in Northbrook, IL
addition to any jewelry collection. More details: Metal: 18k White Gold Primary Stone: Round White Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive cultured pearl and 0.12 carat diamond, 10 karat white gold twist design
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.26 carat diamond, 0.18 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl 1.38ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With Pearl & 1.38ct Diamonds Pearl: 11.9 mm Diamonds: Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl in the centre
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Free Form Ring 0.06 total diamond weight. 2 piece 9.5 mm
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls and Diamonds ring, in a particular and elegant design, so refined and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

French 1950s Diamond Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful antique ring featuring a creamy
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dainty 1970s pearl and diamond ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a lustrous round
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with a silver setting. This delicate
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring, in modern design, so refined and chic style. Adorn
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold cultured black pearl and diamond ring. This ring has round diamonds along the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.76 Carat Natural Pearl and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
to the Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearls Ring, a veritable manifestation of your most cherished ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
sophisticated enough to wear to any formal event. Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring  Ring
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1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Akoya Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique cocktail ring featuring 13 extremely fine Japanese Akoya pearls. The pearls measure 6.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. Very nice heavy ring featuring a center real
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Mabè Pearl Lapis Diamond 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An icon of 1980's style, this mabé pearl classic cocktail ring remains a timeless classic. A bold
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20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meiser Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Meiser Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring mounted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing a 15.2mm cultured
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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