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Intricate 1.39ct Diamonds 4-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 18k White Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 1.16ct Shape: Pear Color grade
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Pear Brilliant 1.41 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
allows light to flow through the stone from all angles. Diamond accents adorn the sides of the engagement
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

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

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

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

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

Natural Color Change Pear Capella Star White Diamond Modern Band Ring 14 Karat
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
1.15 ct Side Stones: Diamond 0.61 ct Metal: 14K Rose Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

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

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
round-cut diamonds crafted together in a modern illusion of a design. A pear cut diamond sits on top of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
round-cut diamonds crafted together in a modern illusion of a design. A pear cut diamond sits on top of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
platinum with pear shaped side stones. The pear shaped side stones are F color VS2 and weigh 0.38cts
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

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

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

Radiant 0.97ct Diamonds Halo Necklace with Pendant in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 16 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.22ct Shape: Round Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VS
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

4.13ct Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Pear Shape Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
round cut diamonds replace these cushion shaped stones which then became known as ‘old mine’ diamonds
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Classic 1.22ct Diamonds Halo Necklace with Pendant in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
, perfectly complemented by sparkling 14 round side stones, totaling 0.42ct. This enchanting pendant necklace
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Trillion Chubby Pear Opal Fashion Open Diamond Detail Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
one should always dream in color. Additional Information: Center Stone: Opal 5.51 ct Side Stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring 1.52 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
two pear cut diamonds on either side totalling approximately 0.80ct, well matched in colour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling 0.83ct Diamond Halo Necklace with Pendant in 18k White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
pear-shaped diamond. Accentuating the center stone are 19 round side diamonds, totaling 0.13 carats
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Dazzling 1.00ct Pear-Cut Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Blue green Clarity grade: Transparent Side stone: 15 diamond stones Side stone carat weight: 0.30ct
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Toi Et Moi White Yellow Diamond Ring 1.81 Cts GIA Radiant Pear 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
] 0.75 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS 0.06 Carats in White Round Diamonds (17 stones) [Hidden Halo] 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Lovely 18k White Gold Ring with .63 Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
AIG Certified 0.63 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and Pear Brilliant Side Stones Three Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 4.02ct Ruby and Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 3.56ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Red Side stone: 35 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.46ct Shape
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with 0.14 Ct Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Yellow Gold Main Stone: -1 ruby main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: pear color: red Side stones: -7 diamond
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 24.31ct Green Emerald Teardrop Earrings with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
bluish green Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 2 diamonds Side stone carat weight: 2ct Shape: pear rose
Category

2010s Singaporean Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k Two-Toned Pave Halo Ring with 0.97ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
: pear shape color: E clarity: VVS2 sku: NR-TT-175330 18 diamonds side stones of total: 0.14 ct. color
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Luxurious 5.60ct Garnet and Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Garnet Main stone carat weight: 5.00ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Purplish Red Side stone: 48 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 2.26ct Sapphire and Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight: 1.84ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Blue Side stone: 14 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.42ct
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tourmaline: Pear cut Weight: 0.60 ct approx Color: Pink Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Side stones
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 18k White Gold Necklace with pendant 1.35 Ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds side stones of total: 0.3 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E-G clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade: EX-VG
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

18k Yellow Gold Halo Drop Earrings with 2.11 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VVS2-VS1 cut grade: very good 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.62
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings with 5 Carat Natural Topaz and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
sku: SE-WG-185734 88 diamonds side stones of total: 0.64 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F clarity
Category

2010s Singaporean Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18k White Gold Pave Ring with 0.8 Ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning pave ring with a dazzling 0.45 carat pear natural diamond. It has 0.35 carat of side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 18 kt. Rose Gold Vintage Ring with 1.05 Total Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A gorgeous Halo Ring with a dazzling 0.55-carat Pear natural diamond. It has 0.5 carats of side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 18 kt. Rose Gold Ring with 1.64 ct Total Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond is surrounded by 0.63 carat of round brilliant side stones with E-F color, VVS1-VVS2 clarity, and
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Exquisite 5.66ct Diamonds and Sapphires Necklace with Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Round Color grade: D-E Clarity grade: VVS-VS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 1 pc Diamond Side stone
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Morganite Gemstone 1.63 cts in 14K Rose Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the pink hue of the morganite Side Stones: 0.17 carats of round white diamonds, adding sparkle and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Yellow Gold Ring with 1.38 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond is surrounded by 0.96 carat of pear side stones with mixed colors, VS1-VS2 clarity, and EX-VG cut
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toi et Moi Bypass Diamond Ring 1 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow PS 1.03 Ct H Round
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Intense Yellow pear-shaped diamond and H color round-shaped diamond, accented by 66 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
center stone, flanked on either side by round cut diamonds totaling 0.30 carats with H color and I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French 2.69 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. A feature 2.33Ct Old European pear cut diamond suspends from the lower border of a vertical linear
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French 2.69 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. A feature 2.33Ct Old European pear cut diamond suspends from the lower border of a vertical linear
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.41 Carat Round Montana Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD1695-2
Located in Osprey, FL
diamonds on the sides. ♥ The center stone is an earth-mined sapphire from Montana. ♥ Material: 14K
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 0.42ct Diamond Halo Necklace in 14k Rose Gold - AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 12 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.12ct Shape: Round Color
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Alluring 5 carats 81 points Sapphire Natural Diamond Ring with EGL
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat weight: 1.81ct Shape: Pear Shape Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VS Side stone: 72 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peridot, Garnet and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pear-shaped faceted garnet and peridot drop earrings with round, brilliant cut diamonds set in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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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.