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Elegant 1.05ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 3-Stone Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
the center stone are two elegant pear-shaped diamonds, totaling 0.30-carat, and ten sparkling round
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Platinum Ring with 1.92 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from Platinum with 1.92 total carats of round brilliant diamond and pear
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Unique 2.80ct Tanzanite, Aquamarines and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Marquise Color grade: Violetish Blue Side stone: 38 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.80ct Shape
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 0.95 ct Total Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.55 Carat F VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring with 0.4 Carat Side Stones This stunning
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Trilogy Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
908738701D), flanked by two pear shaped Blue Sapphires approx. 1.70tcw with Hand pave set round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry 2.95 Carat Certified Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
emeralds also has excellent crystal. Set with 39 round diamonds e-f color vs clarity totaling approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 0.91ct Round Solitaire Pear Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
that is both mesmerizing and enchanting. The side stones, also crafted from quality diamonds with a G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified, 1.10ct Natural Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Cushion Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Flanking the center stone are two pear-shaped natural white diamonds, framing the Fancy Light Grayish
Category

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

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 1.2 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond's brilliance, while two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, prong set in an east-west orientation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Three-Stone Round Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 8.8 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
piece is adorned with 0.38 carat pear shape side stone Diamonds, VS quality, G color, and 0.30 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brownish Green Yellow Diamond Trillion Sides Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
: 0.77 Carats Long Trillion White Diamonds - Totaling 2 stones 5.19 Carats Pear Shape Natural Fancy Deep
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

Captivating Pair of Earrings with 0.38 carat Pear shape natural diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
10J2182523). 2 Diamond main stone of 0.38 carat cut: Pear shape color: Light Yellow To Natural Fancy clarity
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
by IGI (certificate number 10J2182423). 2 Diamond main stone of 0.5 carat cut: Pear shape color: F
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

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring Made in Italy
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
& 1.06 Cttw diamonds has intricate hand engraving on all sides of the ring. Its an excellent example of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Italian 18 Karat Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring Made in Italy
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
round cabochon turquoise = 2.5 grams & 1.06 Cttw diamonds has intricate hand engraving on all sides of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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

Alexander GIA 3.01 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning and classic three-stone diamond engagement ring, GIA certified. Center stone, 3.01ct round
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fred of Paris Lovelight Platinum .32 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
luxurious platinum. The ring is expertly set with a plethora of side diamonds that amount to 0.55 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Set Ring with Pear Cut Orange Sapphire, Ruby Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
: Orange Sapphire - Carat: 2.87 - Cut: Pear - Color: Orange - Measurements: 10.1 x 7.4 MM Side Stone
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Estate 14k Gold 1.87ctw GIA D FL Marquise Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
set at the center of the design and is joined with two pear brilliant cut diamonds on either of its
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Round and Old Pear Cut Diamond Engagement
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous antique engagement ring with an Old European round cut center stone and old pear cut side
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Beautiful 0.75ct Topaz Ring with Side Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 0.75ct Shape: Pear Color: Blue Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Sapphire Diamond Two-Pear Shape Cross Over Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
side there are 8 sparkling 1.7mm round accents diamonds. Size 6.5 Weight: 6 grams
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Exquisite 1.55 Carat Round Brilliant Pear Sapphire Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
color: D clarity: VS1 cut grade: VG 10 sapphire side stone of 1.55 carat cut: Round brilliant & Pear
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

1.01 Carat Tiffany Co Round and Pear Brilliant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant three stone diamond engagement ring set in platinum by Tiffany & Co The ring is set to
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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
the ring. Diamond specs: Center stone: 4.86 Ct GIA Certified F/SI2 Pear Shape natural diamond Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

GIA Certified 0.55 Carats Pink Diamond Pear Double Halo Pendant 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
VVS2 Pear Shape Diamond (2 stones) Accompanied by GIA Certification Side Diamond Breakdown: 0.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.68 Carat Pink Diamond Pear Shape Double Halo Earrings 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carats Total In Pink Diamond Pear (2 stones) Side Diamond Breakdown: 0.18 Carats in Fancy Pink Round (24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

GIA Certified 0.61 Carat Pink Diamond Pear Shape Double Halo Earrings 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
: 0.35 Carats Total In Pink Diamond Pear (2 stones) Both accompanied by GIA Certification Side Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 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

Vintage 14KT White Gold Pear Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Synthetic Corundum Star Sapphire (Pear Cabochon, 5.00CT) Accent Stones: Round Cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Vintage Floral Slide Charm Bracelet 14k Round 5.51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: Greenish Blue Genuine Seed Pearls Natural Diamonds (on heart) Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

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

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

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

GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Shape Diamond, I1-I2 Clarity, 18 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity 0.18 Carats. GIA Report
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 1.02ct. Round Brilliant Drop Diamond Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
round brilliant natural diamonds as the main stones, totaling 1.02 carats. These diamonds boast a fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Platinum GIA Pear Diamond w/ Accents Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the GIA certification for the center stone! Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified 22 Carat Pear Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_______________________________________________ Side Stone Details: - 31 Marquise cut diamonds, 3.93 CTTW (5.5-3.5mm) - 160 Round cut diamonds, 3.39
Category

2010s Burmese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Pear Watermelon Bicolor Tourmaline Diamond Leaf Design Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Tourmaline 8.65 ct Side Stones: Diamond 0.07 ct Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.55 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite and Diamond in 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
grams 18K yellow gold band surrounded by dazzling 31 total pieces of diamond side stones in both round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k 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

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

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Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of round diamond with pear side stones for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 202 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of round diamond with pear side stones made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Sebastian Bernard, Gems Paradise and Peter Suchy are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for pear cut round diamond with pear side stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of round diamond with pear side stones, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones?

Prices for round diamond 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 diamond with pear side stones, on average, fetch $8,400.

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.