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GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified natural fancy deep brownish yellow pear-shaped diamond (Report Number #2171208532) with
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.75 Carat Pear-Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Type: Sapphire Carat: 3.75 ctw Color: Orange Cut: Pear-Shape Side Stone Details: Total Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.75 Carat Pear-Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Type: Sapphire Carat: 3.75 ctw Color: Orange Cut: Pear-Shape Side Stone Details: Total Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pear Yellow Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Brilliant Halo Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stone accompanied by small Round Diamond side stones in Halo setting in 14k Gold metal. Great gift for
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...

3.05 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite 18 Karat Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Center stone: 3.05 Ct Pear shape Tanzanite Center dimensions 12.69mm x 7.68mm x 4.79mm Side stones: 2.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Milgrain Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
sapphires. The colorful center stones are brought to life by 0.45 carats of white diamonds, set in single
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Pear Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Pear Carat: 1.07 ct Color: Yellow Stone: Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Pear-Shaped Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Milgrain Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
emeralds. The colorful center stones are brought to life by 0.50 carats of white diamonds, set in single
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Pear-Shaped Sapphire, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
carats of round cut white diamonds showcased in a stunning single halo ornamented by milgrain detailing
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Pear-Shaped Emerald, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
0.25 carats of round cut white diamonds showcased in a stunning single halo ornamented by milgrain
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Pear Shape Champagne Natural Morganite and Diamond Engagement Ring Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Morganite Size: Approx. 7mm x 5mm Quality: VS Type: High Quality Round Brillant Cut Diamond Quality: D-F
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.15tcw 14k Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
with wonderful, radiant sparkle. The side diamonds are bright near-colorless (H-I). In addition to
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Pear .54ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .17ct Cut: Pear Color: F Clarity: I1 Stone Note: (solitaire) Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
pear cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carats, expertly rub-over set into a delicate yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

7.5 Carat Gia Certified Pear Cut Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
the old European cut diamonds blends seamlessly with the modern brilliance of the pear and round cut
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.6tcw Pear Diamond Halo Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
(Total: 0.6tcw) Side Stones: 0.54ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds Clarity Color: VVS Clarity · E
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
features a total weight of 4 ct, combining a breathtaking center stone and elegant side diamonds. Flanking
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Dangle Necklace 15 3/4" - 18k Pear 7.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 3.80ctw Cut: Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 3.45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

GIA 1.03ct Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
of smaller round diamonds, each prong set to create a continuous sparkle that commands attention
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.50ct Pear-Cut Diamond Double Halo Drop Dangle Earring – 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Side Stones: Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (G Color, VS Clarity) Certification: GIA Certified 🛠️ Metal
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3ct Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
that enhance the ring's graceful silhouette. A halo of smaller round diamonds complements the central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Quality: VS Type: Round Brillant Cut Diamond Quality: D-F in Color and VS in Clarity with Heart and Arrow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA 3 carat Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
of smaller round diamonds complements the central diamond, each prong set to create a continuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.56ct Pear Shape Diamond Link Chain Station Necklace Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
each (13 side stones) round diamonds. This stunning pendant would be a wonderful collectible or present
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.20 Carat I/SI2 Pear Shaped 14 Karat Gold Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Engagement Ring with Halo. Total weight of diamonds on the side is 0.60 Ct. Diamond specs: Center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural GIA Pink Pear-Shape Diamond Halo 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Uneek
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, Pear-shape diamond, weighing 1.01 carats. The stone measures (7.20 x 5.17 x 3.82mm). The diamond is SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 18k Gold 6.07ctw GIA Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Colored Diamond Stone Shape: Pear Modified Brilliant Carat Weight: 2.22 carat Dimensions: 11.39 x 6.50 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

IGI-Certified 9ct Pear-Cut Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Tourmaline Side Stones: Approx. 1ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (G Color, VS Clarity) Certification: IGI
Category

Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Purplish Red Rubellite Stones 11.22 cts in 14KWG Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SKU 2271 Metal type 14K White Gold Metal Weight 8.97 Center Stone Rubellite Side Stones Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.86tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Diamond Halo Floral Design Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond right-hand ring. The gemstone carries a full 1.61-carat, pear-cut
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear-Shaped Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
0.25 carats of round cut white diamonds showcased in a stunning single halo ornamented by intricate
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped 18 Karat Gold Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dimensions 9.77 mm x 5.52 mm x 3.50 mm Side stones: 0.79 total carat weight Round Brilliant diamonds Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.5ct Pear-Cut Diamond Double Halo Drop Dangle Earrings - 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Side Stones: Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (G Color, VS Clarity) Certification: GIA Certified 🛠️ Metal
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2ct Natural Pear-Cut Emerald Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
fine cut Side Stones: Approx. 1.6ct natural Diamonds Round, pear, and marquise-cut (G, VS
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oscar Friedman 1.50 Carat Pear-Shaped Opal Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
_______________________________ Side Stone Details: - Type: Diamond - Cut: Round - Quantity: 6 - Quality: G color, SI1 clarity
Category

20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Shape Imperial Topaz and Diamond 18 Carat White Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
decorated with 10 fine quality round brilliant cut diamond, 5 on either side, all claw set in 18 carat white
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 2.90 Carat Pear D Color Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in London, GB
matching white stones G to H color Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds around the sides and shoulders. The small
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Whi...

1ct Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
allure 💎 Side Stones: Approx. 1.3ct natural round and pear-cut Diamonds G color, VS clarity
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4TCW Pear &Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural Pear Oval-Cut Diamonds (Total: 3.2tcw) Side Stones: 0.83ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Red Rubellite Stones 9.37 carats in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegance. Details SKU 2434 Metal type 14K White Gold Center Stone Rubellite Side Stones Diamonds Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold

0.60 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 0.60 carat emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful emerald and
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4tcw Pear &Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Product Details: Main Stones: 4 × 0.8ct Natural Pear & Oval-Cut Diamonds (Total: 3.2tcw) Side Stones
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Textured Ribbon Motif Natural Pear, Diamond and Sapphire Stud Earrings
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
): - Type: Diamond - Cut: Round - Measurements: 3mm - 2.5mm Side Stone Details(2): - Type: Sapphire - Cut
Category

2010s European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Aquamarine Stones 5.06 cts in 18K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beauty. Vintage-inspired, glistening round brilliant cut diamonds adorn the earrings, forming pave-prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Red Rubellite Stone 5.03 carats in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3999 Metal type 14K White Gold Metal Weight 1.76 gr Center Stone Rubellite Side Stones Diamonds Report
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Red Rubellite Stones 3.16 cts in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Metal Weight 1.86 gr Center Stone Rubelite Side Stones Diamonds Report N/A Center Stone Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.4ct Pear-Cut Ruby Diamond Double Halo Drop Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
natural pear-cut rubies (0.70ct each) Side Stones: Approx. 1.09ct natural round diamonds (E-F color, VS
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Orange Imperial Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Featuring an eye-catching pear mixed cut topaz stone, as well as shimmering diamond accents, this stunner of
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
mm, 4-5 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Color: White Side Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
mm, 4-5 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Color: White Side Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Zircon Stone 8.43 carats in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Details SKU 4857 Metal type 14K White Gold Metal Weight 21 gramm Center Stone Zircon Side Stones Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
refined pear-shaped side diamonds that enhance the ring’s classic Winston silhouette. The pear-shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Tourmaline Stone 2.05 cts in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 6.8 x 4.4 mm, perfectly sized to create a balanced and elegant look. Side Stones: Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.38 Total Carat Sapphire with Baguette and Round Diamond Earrings in 18K White
Located in New York, NY
Carat Sapphires, Pear Shape -Side Diamonds: 2.03 Total Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds -French Clip
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire Stone 2.72 cts in 14KWG Earrings with Diamonds /GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
balanced and elegant look. Side Stones: Diamonds Quantity: Multiple diamonds accent the sapphires, adding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Origin Side Stones  • Approx. 0.75 ct Natural Baguette + Round Diamonds  • G Color · VS Clarity  • Halo
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.