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Diamond Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Pear Brilliant 1.41 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
- J (accents) Cuts: Pear-Shaped Brilliant (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's Carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brownish Green Yellow Diamond Trillion Sides Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
Green Yellow Diamond surrounded by a double halo of diamond colorless round brilliants in micro pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Necklace with a radiant 0.3ct Pear Shaped Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
a beautiful jewelry box. 1 Diamond main stone of 0.3 carat cut: Pear color: E-F clarity: VVS1-VVS2
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 18K White Gold Pendant with 0.6ct total carat Brilliant Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 0.4 carat cut: pear brilliant color: F clarity: SI1 cut grade: VG 16 diamond side stones
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Captivating Pair of Earrings with 0.38 carat Pear shape natural diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
total: 0.36 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F - G clarity: VS1 - VS2 cut grade: VG-G 22 diamond side
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elegant Pair of Earrings with 0.5 carat Pear Shape Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
side stones of total: 0.16 ct. cut: round brilliant color: G - H clarity: SI1 - SI2 cut grade: VG-G 8
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 3 Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring 2.86ct TW EVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamond center and two pear shaped side stones set in an open gallery design. The center
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Round and Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
centre. To either side of the central diamond are two perfectly matched pear brilliant cut side stones
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Brilliant 1.24ct Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Pear Color grade: G Clarity grade: VVS2 Cut grade: Excellent Side stone: 16 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Vintage Floral Slide Charm Bracelet 14k Round 5.51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Diamonds (on crown) Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Yel...

Estate 14k Gold 1.87ctw GIA D FL Marquise Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
stones is fully covered with pave set round brilliants making this fancy ring stand out and truly
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 18K White Gold Pendant Chain with 0.03 ct Natural Pear and Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 1pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.03ct Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL 3.04 Carat G/SI3 Pear Shape Diamond 18 Karat Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side stones: 2.45 total carat weight, Round brilliant diamonds Ring size: Custom sized to fit.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.42 Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
ct. cut: pear shape color: red -2 diamond side stones of 0.03 ct. each, total: 0.06 ct. cut: round
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 0.75ct Topaz Ring with Side Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stunning 0.75ct pear-shaped blue topaz. Complementing the topaz are two sparkling round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.03ct Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Necklace
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
VS2 Pear Shape cut natural diamond. Measurements: 11.2 x 6.7 mm. Side stones: 12 Pear Shape cut
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Captivating 0.45ct Pear-shaped Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliance. Accompanying the main diamond are 15 side stones, round brilliant natural diamonds, with a
Category

2010s Singaporean Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond

GIA 4.86 Carat F/SI2 Pear Shape 18 Karat Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dimensions 12.92 mm x 10.10 mm x 6.07 mm Side stones: 0.96 total carat weight, VS2-SI1/G-H Round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.00 Ct Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
6.7 mm. Side stones: 12 Pear Shape cut diamonds D-E-F SI1/SI2. Measurements: 4.30 x 2.65mm each. Carat
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning Pear Shape Natural Emerald Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J2182123 42 diamond side stones of total: 0.47 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E - F
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Exquisite 0.7 Carat Pear Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stones of total: 0.18 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E-F clarity: VS cut grade: VG total
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 0.95ct Pear Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
sophistication. But the magic doesn't stop there. Delicate taper baguette and round brilliant side stones
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 1.00ct Pear-Cut Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
White Gold Main stone: 1 sapphire stone Main stone carat weight: 1.00ct Shape: Pear cut Color grade
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Shape 18k White Gold Pendant and 0.25 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful pear shape diamond pendent with ideal pear diamond and 2 rows of round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire Stone 2.53 cts in 18KWG Ring with Diamonds with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 14K White Gold Size 6.5 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum AGL Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
fire and brilliance throughout. From matching quality, round brilliant cut diamonds accent both sides
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k Yellow gold Double Halo Fancy Pear Necklace 0.29ct Natural Diamond AIG Cert.
Located in רמת גן, IL
J3211698333 34 diamonds side stones of total: 0.21 ct. cut: Round Brilliant color: E-G clarity: VS1-VS2 cut
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Platinum GIA Pear Diamond w/ Accents Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
bypass design are pave set with round brilliant diamond accents for a truly glamorous touch and further
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k White Gold 3.13ct GIA Pear Aquamarine Solitaire Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
accented with lively baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds neatly set at either side, adding
Category

Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 3.62ctw Bezel Pear Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
incredible look on this ring. The solitaire is further surrounded by super fiery round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.55 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite and Diamond in 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
  Center Stone Details: Type: Tsavorite Carat: 3.55 carat Color: Green Cut: Brilliant Cut Shape: Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

2.26 Carat Paraiba Pear Tourmaline Ring White Diamond Feather 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
mm Side Stones: 65 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.32 ct - SI Clarity / H-I Color Ring size
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.01 Carat Pear Shaped White Diamond Halo Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
4.99 x 2.94 mm. - Color: N / Clarity: SI1 Side Stones: 42 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.40 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alexandrite Pear Natural Color Change Diamond Swirl Halo Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold Center Stone Details: 1 Oval Alexandrite at 0.31 Carats Side Stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Blue Topaz and Diamond 14 Carat Yellow Gold Ring and Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
round brilliant cut diamonds on either side all mounted in 14 carat yellow gold. Stamped 14K CGJ. UK
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pear Shaped Yellow White Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Two-Tone Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Details: 2 Pear Shaped White Diamonds at 1.24 Carats Side Diamond Details: 70 Brilliant Round White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Crossover Engagement Ring White Gold 2000s
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Remaining Diamonds: 10 stones in total; round brilliant-cut; approximately 0.45ct in total; H/I color; VS
Category

Early 2000s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring 1.52 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
centre with a 1.52ct round brilliant cut diamond, G colour and VS1 clarity. Complementing the diamond are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pear Yellow Beryl Engagement Ring White Diamond Braided 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Pear Shaped Yellow Beryl at 2.12 Carats - Measuring 10 x 7 mm 1 Brilliant Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Beryl, White Diamond, Yellow Beryl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

4.26 Carat Pear Shape Rhodolite Garnet White Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Rose Gold 1 Pear Shape Rhodolite Garnet at 4.26 Carats 14 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Color Change Pear Capella Star White Diamond Modern Band Ring 14 Karat
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Rose Gold 1 Pear Shaped Capella Star at 1.15 Carats - Measuring 6.8 x 5.3 mm 12 Brilliant Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum 18k Gold 6.07ctw GIA Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow diamond is surrounded by a halo of 27 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds with colorless F/G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

8.44 Carat Pear Shaped Yellow Beryl Diamond Fashion Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K White Gold 1 Pear Shaped Yellow Beryl at 8.44 Carats 6 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.08
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Beryl, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Three-Stone Ring 2.36 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
the central stone are two pear cut diamonds set to each side with a total weight of 0.68ct, E colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring 1.65ct G/VVS2 XXX
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
' diamond. Further complementing the centre stone are single pear cut diamonds set to either side with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified, F Color, VS2 2.07 Carat Round Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 2.07ct GIA certified Round Brilliant F color VS2 clarity center stone is hand set in
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.13ct Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Pear Shape Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate 2 x old cut pear shaped diamond G+ weighing 0.61cts
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Stunning 18K White Gold Pendant with 0.6ct Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond main stone of 0.4 carat cut: pear brilliant color: F clarity: SI1 cut grade: VG 16 diamond side
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k White Gold Necklace with 0.22 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Color: Fancy Clarity: SI2 -14 diamond side stones of 14 x 0.0042, total: 0.06 ct. Cut: Round brilliant
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trillion Chubby Pear Opal Fashion Open Diamond Detail Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Trillion Cut Opal at 5.51 Carats - Measuring 12.8 mm 4 Brilliant Round White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Open Ring with 0.80 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stone of total: 0.25 ct. cut: Round brilliant color: F clarity: VVS1 cut grade: EX 14
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite 6.88ct Diamonds Drop Necklace with Pendant in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 2.62ct Shape: Pear Color grade: G-H Clarity grade: VS-SI Cut grade: Good Side stone: 3 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.02 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
) 10J2143823 42 diamond side stones of total: 0.46 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E-F clarity: VS2-SI1 cut
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 6.75ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond in 18K White Gold - (Pendant Only)
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone: 1 pc Diamond Side stone carat weight: 0.04ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: F Clarity
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with 0.14 Ct Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
side stones of 0.02 ct. each, total: 0.14 ct. cut: round brilliant color: I clarity: VS dimensions
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Perfect 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.85 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
. -1 diamond main stone of 0.70 ct. cut: pear shape color: I clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG -diamond side
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 18K White Gold Necklace with 1.74 ct Natural Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stones of 0.0468 ct. each, total: 0.89 ct. cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VS
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Round Brilliant With Pear Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of round brilliant with pear side stones available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 60 vintage editions and 217 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of round brilliant with pear side stones made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Sebastian Bernard, Tiffany Co. and Alberto produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of pear cut, round cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of round brilliant with pear side stones for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Round Brilliant With Pear Side Stones?

Prices for round brilliant with pear side stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while round brilliant with pear side stones, on average, fetch $8,598.

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.