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Classic 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.52 ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
stones of total: 0.12 ct. cut: round brilliant color: H clarity: VS cut grade: good total carat weight
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous 14k White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Dangle Earrings w/17.60 ct - AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Purple Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 24 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.42 ct Shape: Round
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990s 6.71 carat Aquamarine and 3.16 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The pear shaped drop articulates from a feature 0.44ct modern brilliant round cut diamond
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fascinating Fancy Colored Diamond Drop Earrings w/2.62 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: SI Cut grade: Good Side stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.60 ct Shape: Pear
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent 5.9ct Mixed-Shape and Colors Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat weight: 0.2ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: Pink Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 44 stones
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Platinum 0.75 Ct Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
sides are 0.20 carat total weight of diamonds in princess, round, marquise, and pear shapes. The inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

11.20 Carat Aquamarine and 2.37 Carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellish the upper border and sides of the design, in a combination of transitional modern brilliant round
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Intricate 3.32ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Pear brilliant Color grade: Red Side stone: 24 ruby stones Side stone carat weight: 0.60ct Shape
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 3.58ct Diamonds Pendant w/ Gems in 18K Yellow Gold- Chain not Included
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Side stone: 29 pcs Ruby Stone carat weight: 0.87ct Shape
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch 7.45 Carat Natural Gemstones Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
red 298 diamonds side stones of total: 3.30 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VS1-VS2 cut
Category

2010s Israeli Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.16 Carat Gem Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.58 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which make a double halo around the gem, along with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

1930s Antique 1.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
either side with an impressive claw set brilliant pear cut diamond, totalling 0.40ct. The elevated
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat cut: Round Brilliant color: H-I clarity: VS-SI cut grade: G 5 sapphire side stones of total: 0.95
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Baguette White Diamonds total 0.32 carat - Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total 0.16 carat - 18K White
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Natalie K Trois Diamants White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting NAKAG18
By Natalie K
Located in Southampton, PA
a pear shape and the remainder of the stones are round brilliant cut and set on the shanks and bezel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Diamond 3.03 Ct Certified Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Modified Brilliant cut Light Yellow VS1 diamond, 9.90 x 7.40 x 5.16 mm. Side stones: 6 Pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.48 Carats Sapphire Diamonds set in 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a gemstone that will have admirers. Ring Overview SKU 3446 Center Stone Sapphire Side Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
bezel. Measurements: 8.30x5.90 mm. Side stones: 52 Brilliant round diamonds and 2 Pear shape cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 4.96 Carats Spinel Diamonds set in Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Spinel Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type Platinum Report GRS Report Size 6.5 Center Stone Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Cartier Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
round brilliant cut diamonds, leading to a further 6 round brilliant cut diamonds either side set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Graff Mandarin Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with 2.32 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds as well as 2 larger pear-shape diamonds set on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.80 Carat Sapphire 7.85 Carat Ruby 1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brilliant round cut diamonds. The other side of this stunning example of 1970's jewelry is embellished
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
natural emerald is flanked with five well colour matched modern brilliant round cut diamonds, displayed in
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Snazzy 27.24 Carat Diamond, Large Tanzanite, Onyx Emerald 18K Panther Bracelet
Located in Tustin, CA
features approximately 597 round brilliant diamonds interspersed between spotted hand-carved black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 18k Gold GIA Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Dual Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
fiery round brilliant white diamonds in which drench the dual halo design, sides of the ring, as well as
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring, 2000s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, flanked on either side by a four claw/prong set modern brilliant round cut diamond. The sides of
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Star Ruby Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.08 carats of large round brilliant-cut diamonds that are bright white with immense brilliance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

18K White Gold Fancy Pink-Brown Diamond Halo Ring 1.46 Cts. GIA / IGI Certified
Located in Media, PA
, creating a glamorous halo and side design. These include: 12 pear brilliant diamonds (0.72 ctw), near
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring AGL Certified 19.80 Carat
Located in MIAMI, FL
prong mounting surrounded by natural round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds graduate in size on each
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s 5.25 Carat Emerald and 5.47 Carat Diamond Silver Set Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald displayed within eleven independently set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually collet set transitional modern brilliant round diamonds, placed to the corners of the ruby. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.70ct Natural light Greenish Yellow color diamond ring in18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, ensuring that it stands out as the focal point of the piece. Side Stones: Marquise White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
detail and is neatly set with fine stones throughout. The beetles' wings are constructed from polished
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1.19 Carat Oval Cut Purple Spinel Rose Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
stone on each side are two pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, weighing 0.29 carats in total, each delicately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. .93 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
delicately accented with two sensuous pear shaped side stones giving this engagement ring a timeless and
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold 9.02ctw Gia Pear Round Pave Set Diamond Bypass Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - E Color - SI2/I1 Clarity
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Main stone sapphire Color: blue Pear cut, 0.8 ct. approx Clarity: transparent Side stones: diamonds, G
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

5.25 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link
Located in Greensboro, NC
- J Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.75ctw Total Carats: 5.25ctw Bracelet Style: Link Measurements
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moritz Glik Diamond Ring Plural Open Diamond Shaker Pear 18k Rose Gold 6950
Located in Northbrook, IL
special occasion. Crafted from 18k rose gold, it features a pear-cut white diamond on one side, and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.00 Carat Pear Shaped Rubelite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning light reflections. A dazzling halo of brilliant round diamonds surround this powerful pear. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White gold Double Halo Pendant with Chain with 0.45 Natural Diamond-AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
side stones of 0.00488 ct. each, total: 0.21 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D-F clarity: VS1-VS2 cut
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! - 3.01cttw Fancy Pear Diamonds Halo - 18K White Gold Pendant
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Fancy Brown Yellow Clarity: SI3 Side Stones: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Carat
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"The Princess the Pear" Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
tiny side diamonds are round, high quality, brilliant-cut melee with a total weight of .06. The total
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Spersastite Mandarin Garnet Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
, Round Brilliant & Pear Stone: Mandarin Garnet 3.76 cts Metal: 18k White gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 18k White Gold Halo Ring with 0.43ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
from 18k white gold diamond ring with AIG certificate. -1 diamond main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: pear
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.26 Ct Tanzanite 0.30 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. White Gold, Necklace with Pendant
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Stone: Weight: 6.26 ct Colour: Violetish blue Shape: Pear Mixed Side Stones: 0.30 cttw, 35 stones
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious Oval Ring with 4.38 Ct Citrine Natural Gemstone and Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stones of 0.13 ct. each, total: 0.26 ct. cut: pear brilliant color: E-F clarity: VVS1-VVS2
Category

2010s Israeli Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.53 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
purchase. A total of 0.75 carat fancy yellow 2-stone diamond sides complement the diamond center stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Sapphire, Diamond Pearl Navette Scroll Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
, with two bezel set, round brilliant cut diamonds on either side, all surrounded by floral and scroll
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Folie Des Preș Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18k Gold 1.31CTW
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Type: Diamond Side Stone Weight 1 (cts): 1.31 Side Stone 1 Shape: Round Brilliant Side Stone 1 Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior 1959 Shades of Blue Rhinestone Necklace by Henkel Grosse
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
crystal stones in round pear and marquise shapes. Additionally, the necklaces is set with round and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Vintage Earrings natural Citrine Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
on hand because your finger makes the back side of the stone closed and light no longer can go
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold

NO RESERVE! 3.62Ct Tanzanite and 0.50Ct Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 3.62 tcw / 4 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.95Ct Tanzanite and 0.04Ct Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.95 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.00Ct Tanzanite and 0.05Ct Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
commonly enhanced thermally; indicative evidence is typically lacking Side Stone: ___________ Natural
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 3.61Ct Tanzanite and 0.50Ct Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 3.61 tcw / 4 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.85Ct Tanzanite and 0.04Ct Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.85 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.