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Fabulous 14k White Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Natural Diamond Ring w/1.47 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 0.22 ct Shape: Pear Color: Purplish Pink Side stone: 1 pc Diamond Side stone carat
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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

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

0.20 Ct Emerald and 0.82 Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature a central bezel set Old European round cut diamond flanked on either side by a further two Old
Category

Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

1820s 1.02 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
showcases each stone. Emerald Quality Color Natural Cut Square Step/Pear Content 1.02 carats Diamond
Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.77Ct Diamond Onyx, Platinum Pendant - Art Deco Style - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds displayed in a vertical formation above the feature stone, accent the design. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Sapphire Sugarloaf Diamond Engagement Ring Royal Blue Sapphire ~4.81ctw Sz 5.5
Located in Fairfield, CT
, pear-cut white diamonds totaling ~0.69 carats add contrast and light, framing the sapphire with a
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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

Victorian 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphires are flanked on either side by a further two bezel set round mixed cut sapphires. The border of
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Pear / Round mixed Content 1.35 carats Diamond Quality
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
. Enjoy! -- Stone(s) -- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS2
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Magnificent 5.9ct Mixed-Shape and Colors Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.9ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: I Clarity grade: VS Side stone
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20K White Gold Crown-Like Design Ring with 1.70 Ruby Sapphire, NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
sapphire main stones of 0.53 ct. each, total: 1.07 ct. cut: pear shape color: blue, yellow -8 diamond side
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 CT Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
(78 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.50 ct
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

5.10 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.93 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine decorated linear drop terminal. This cental arrangement is flanked to either side with a round
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Flexible-Link Necklace w/ Teardrop Pendant
Located in Shippensburg, PA
tiny round-cut diamonds; all stones are untested Total weight: 21 grams.
Category

20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

1890s Seed Pearl and 0.90 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Amethyst Quality Colour Purple Cut Pear/round Content (total) 0.90 carat
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique 1.20 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pear shaped, pierced decorated link of a similar design, each set with a bezel set round cut pink
Category

Vintage 1910s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 13.02 Carat Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, in a combination of round cabochon and pear shaped cabochon cuts. Forty-two pavé set seed pearls of
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Georgian 1760s 3-Stone Diamond Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare...Authentic English Georgian 1760s 3 Stone Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

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

13.17 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald Cocktail Three Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
cocktail ring, adorned with 0.36 carat pear shape Diamond side stones, and 0.42 carat round Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. 1.00ct and 2 side stones totaling 0.38ct Round Shape F color and VS1 clarity Design of the ring is truly
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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

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

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

NO RESERVE! 2.84cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.84 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.65cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 3.65 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Bluish Purple Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston 18-Karat and Platinum Pear Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Harry Winston 18-karat yellow gold and platinum pear shape diamond ring with 2 round side stones
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

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! 2.85Ct 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

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

$1 NO RESERVE! 2.91cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.91 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Bluish Purple Heated Side Stones
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.78Ct Tanzanite and 0.02Ct Diamonds - 14 kt. Pink gold - Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.78 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Bluish Purple Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.05Ct Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds 14 kt. White 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, 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

$1 NO RESERVE! 4.13Ct Sapphire 0.20 Diamonds - 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Heated Side Stone: ___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.20 cttw Color: Light Pink
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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

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

Handmade 18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Australian Pear Shape Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- Genuine Pear Shape Australian Opal, 10 x 7 MM, 1.30-1.40 Carats, 38 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

5.25 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced Color: Purple Cut: Pear Carats: 4.50ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: I
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.17Ct Aquamarine 0.14 Ct Diamonds 14K Yellow gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
treatment. Side Stone Diamonds: Weight: 0.14 tcw Color: Light Pink Clarity: SI1 to SI2 Shape: Round
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.20Ct Tanzanite and 0.15Ct Diamonds 14 kt. Yellow gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Oval, Pear and Round Carat: 3.20 tcw / 6 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Heated Side
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.32Ct Tanzanite and 0.15Ct Diamonds 14 kt. White gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Oval, Pear and Round Carat: 3.32 tcw / 6 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Heated Side
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k 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

Natural Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings of 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Addison, TX
background with flashes of orange, blue, green, and yellow Side stone details-- Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Double Halo Pendant with Chain with 0.45 Natural Diamond-AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.24 ct. cut: pear color: E clarity: VS1 cut grade: VG -43 diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Spersastite Mandarin Garnet Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
sides to keep the same motif as the pear shaped garnet. Size: 6.5 (can be sized) Diamonds: 1.65 cts
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

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

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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.