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Peter Suchy 1.65 Carat Aqua Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine and diamond engagement ring. 1.65 round aqua center stone set in a 14k white and yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Tiny Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
photo. You can ask to show gemstones before we make earrings with them. Side stones: Diamonds: 4
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
diamond, flanked by two pear-cut rich blue sapphires. The diamond is proudly set with four prongs, while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.64C Cushion Sapphire 18K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Pear Marrquis Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Center stone: 1.64 Ct Cushion Shape Sapphire Side stones: 1.58 total carat weight, Round, Pear and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.03 Carat Round Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
ring. This ring has a beautiful bright natural round diamond center stone which is complemented by 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Exquisite 1.74ct Tanzanite and Diamonds Necklace with Halo Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Pear Color grade: Violetish Blue Side stone: 23 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.23ct
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.04 Carat Pear Shape Green Emerald Fashion Earrings In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, there are 218 round diamonds serving as side stones. The setting for these earrings is made of 18k white
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Unheated Red Ruby Stone 1.93 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Overview SKU 2201 Center Stone Ruby Side Stones Diamonds Metal Weight 5.79 gr Report GIA Report Size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling 1.10ct Diamonds Necklace with Halo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond at its center. Enhanced by 16 sparkling round side stones with 0.30ct in total. This IGI-certified
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant 1.17ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Necklace with Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 1.00ct Shape: Pear Color grade: D Clarity grade: VVS1 Side stone: 19 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.4ct Natural Pear-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
: Approx. 2.4ct natural pear-cut emeralds Side Stones: Approx. 0.31ct natural round-cut diamonds (G/VS
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each side of the center opal. Each stone is burnish/bezel set except for the diamonds on the ring's and
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 3.01-ct GIA Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.01-carat round brilliant cut diamond flanked by a pear cut emerald on each side. The diamond is J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Amwaj White Gold Bangle with Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
diamonds and pear cut blue stones. Set in white gold, they delicately sparkle from the front side. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 0.63ct Diamonds Halo Necklace with Pendant in 14k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Clarity grade: VVS2 Side stone: 12 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.12ct Shape: Round Color grade
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald gemstone in center with two pear cut diamonds, one set on each side pointing outwards with tiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Repossi Serti sur Vide Ring in White Gold Paved with Diamonds
By Repossi
Located in New York, NY
: Pear Cut Diamond, 6.0mm x 4.0mm, 0.35ct Side Stones: Round Cut Diamonds, 1.0mm, 0.90ct Retail: $9,500
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3ct Natural Blue Sapphire Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
natural oval-cut blue sapphire • Side Stones: Approx. 1.71ct natural pear-cut and round diamonds (G, VS
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Citrine 3.41ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round citrine side stones and a sparkling halo of white diamonds. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it offers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald gemstone in center with two pear cut diamonds, one set on each side pointing outwards with tiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alluring 17.33ct Diamond Multi-Gem Earrings with Blue Topaz in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Mix Color grade: Mix Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 46 stones Natural Diamonds Side stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colorful 18k White Gold Halo Crown Ring with 1.64 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
clarity: VS1 sku: C-NR-WG-184512 70 diamonds side stones of total: 0.89 ct. cut: round brilliant color
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.6ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Dual Stone Adjustable Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Stones: Approx. 0.6ct Natural Pear and Oval-Cut Emeralds (2 stones) Side Stones: Approx. 0.82ct Natural
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.7ct Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, and enduring grace. Flanked by two natural pear-shaped and round-cut diamonds totaling approximately
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Dazzling 2.21ct Diamonds Necklace with Cross Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.60ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Fancy Vivid
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Citrine 2.04ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presents a pear-shaped citrine ring with a briolette cut. Diamond has adorned the left and right
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Green Emerald Stones 2.74 cts in 18KWG Earrings w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ GIA Report Details SKU 4372 Metal type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 4.16 gr Center Stone Emerald Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Halo Diamond Three Stone Rose Cut Rose Quartz Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Quartz 10 Carats, Two Pear Shape Rose Quartz 5 Carats, 18 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring - 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Stones: Approx. 0.40ct Natural Pear & Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS) Total Carat Weight: Approx. 1.40ct
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Earrings with 7.59 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamonds GRS Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
sku: C-SE-WG-178350 online verification: GRS2023-028170 48 diamonds side stones of total: 1.59 ct
Category

2010s Singaporean Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Red Rubellite Stones 5.67 carats in 18K White Gold Earrings w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Weight 3.39 gr Center Stone Rubellite Side Stones Diamonds Report N/A Center Stone Quantity 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Tourmaline Stone 1.31 carats set in 14K Yellow Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Pink Tourmaline. Ring Overview SKU 1416 Center Stone Tourmaline Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Round Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
one bezel set pear shaped diamond on each side of the stone, totaling .37ct. A beautiful and simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gin Grace 18K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald with Diamond Promise Ring For Women
Located in New York, NY
moving above and below. The jewelry has sparkling white diamonds along one side and the 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire Stone 4.97 cts in 18KW&YG w Diamonds/GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
presence. Side Stones: Diamonds Quantity: Multiple diamonds enhance the overall brilliance of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Diamonds Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.51 ct, 1.51 ct Colour: Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Round Cut White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA certified 1.50 carat diamond ring, set in 18k white gold with 2 side pear shape diamonds; each
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Diamonds Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.24 ct, 1.21 ct Colour: Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Faint Pink Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear, Pear, Pear Carat: 0.41 ct, 0.40 ct, 0.60ct (03 Pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.95 (136 Pcs ) Colour: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.37 (68 Pcs ) Colour: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 6.05ct Natural Diamonds Single Earring in Platinum
Located in רמת גן, IL
Clarity grade: SI2-I1 Cut grade: G Side stone: 55 stones Side stone carat weight: 2.90ct Shape: Round
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Chrome Diopside and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
cut Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Side stones: Natural chrome diopside: 2 pieces, weight - 1.10
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Green SI1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.03 ct Colour: Fancy Yellow Green Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Diamond Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.34 (32 Pcs ) Colour: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Cluster Ring – 10.05ct Total Coral, 0.10ct Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
allure. Main Stone 4.90 carat Side Stone 5.05 carat Diamond 0.10 carat
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.25 ct (01 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Feather Cocktail Ring, 5.70ct One-of-a-Kind
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond center stone weighing .92 carats, VS clarity, encrusted along the edge of the ring are substantial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 5.35ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and two aquamarine pear shape stone on either side of the center stone, as well as diamonds embedded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Dark Brown Pink Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo in 18k
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Setting: Bezel Side-Stone Details (2): - Gem: Pink Diamond - Cut: Round Brilliant - Color: Fancy Pink
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRA Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Purplish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.25 ct (01 Pcs ) Color: G Clarity: VS1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Blue Topaz and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stunning blue topaz stones carved with a leaf pattern surrounded on one side by diamond baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Faint Yellow Green VS1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.01 ct Colour: Faint Yellow Green Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.41 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
the rounded side adds softness and balance. Ideal for engagement rings, pendants, or earrings, a pear
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.69 Carat Light Green VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
distinctive teardrop or "pear" shape, with a pointed end and a rounded opposite side. This cut creates a
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
weight: 0.48 ct (85 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2)Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Ruby Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carat) with Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
delicate halo of round brilliant cut diamonds encircles both the ruby and its side stones, adding a soft
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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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.