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Vintage 2.15 Carat Ruby and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rubies, each bearing a claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds to the nadir, totalling 0.03ct. This
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1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ravishing 10.20 Carat Diamond and Rubellite Tear Drop 18K Gold Pendant on Chain
Located in Tustin, CA
stone are rows of baguette diamonds flowing in a continuous line creating a tear drop pear shape and is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.56 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Butterfly Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: 0.50 CTTW - Cut: Round _____________________________ Side Stone Details(2): - Type: Emerald - Cut: Pear
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2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

IGE Certified 5.88 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
x 5.60 mm Side Stones – Tourmalines Type: Untreated Natural Green Tourmalines Cut: Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Sebastian Bernards 2.53 Ct Cushion Sapphire 18K Engagag. Ring w. PS Diamond Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 2.53 Ct Cushion Shape Sapphire Side stones: 1.86 total carat weight, Round & Pear brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

HRD 14K 10.63 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Carat Color: Greyish Black, the play of color effect Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.60 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shape Sapphire Side stones: 0.59 total carat weight, Round & Pear brilliant diamonds Metal: 18 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.16 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shape Sapphire Side stones: 0.61 total carat weight, Round & Pear brilliant diamonds Metal: 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage GIA Certified Black Opal Mixed Cut Diamond Halo 14K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: 13.75 x 11.11 x 5.55 mm GIA Certified: 2235446912 Side Stones Details: Type: Diamonds Cut: 14 Round
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.78 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is flanked on either side by an individually pear-shaped platinum collet set transitional modern
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.26 CT Faint Intense Yellow VS2 / 0.30 CT Faint Pink I1 18 K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.26 / 0.30 Colour: Faint Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

11.42 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
forming the pear shape with another pave set diamond creating the circle with the solitaire round ruby in
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 0.54/0.30 Carat Light Pink/Faint pink SI1/VVS1 Daimond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart / Pear Carat: 0.54 / 0.30 Colour: Light Pink
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectrum Jewels 4.43 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gemstone, on either side of the emerald sit pear shaped diamonds, creating a three stone composition. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Spectrum Jewels 4.43 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gemstone, on either side of the emerald sit pear shaped diamonds, creating a three stone composition. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Light Purplish Pink Radiant Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_______________________________________ Side Stone Details: - 2 Pear cut pink diamonds, 0.17 CTTW - 42 Round cut pink diamonds, 0.32 CTTW - 10
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30 Carat in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Accent Diamonds: 2 Pear Shape Diamond side stones + 34 Round Cut Diamonds 0.50 tcw I color, SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond 9.70 Carat Cushion Cut Indicolite Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- 1 Genuine Cushion Cut Indicolite Tourmaline 9.70 Carats, 8 Round Diamonds 4 Square Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

18K White Gold GIA Certified 4.87 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Pear Shape, Oval and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 18K White Gold. The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 50 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Chandelier Necklace in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
carats of eye-clean white diamonds, their cuts ranging from marquis, pear, oval, and round-brilliant. A
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

0.78 ct Fancy Light Yellow Green Radiant Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
setting consists of 18k rose gold and platinum. A combination of round and pear-cut diamonds juxtaposes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
with 2 pear shaped side diamonds. The GIA has graded this gemstone as natural and no heat. European
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

27 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Regal Choker Necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Measurements: 15.30 x 11.97 x 5.87 mm  GRS Certified: #GRS2017-048816 Side Stone Details: ✔ 7 Pear cut
Category

1990s Colombian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hancocks 1.65ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond And 18ct Yellow Gold Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
cushion cut diamond weighing 1.65cts and accented with pear shape diamonds either side, all claw set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30 carat sapphire, seed pearl and 0.03 carat diamond and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 5.81 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
diamond round long cocktail ring is mesmerizing. The mix shape and size of oval and pear-shaped solitaire
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1985 USSR Georgian Earrings natural 1ctw Emeralds Diamonds solid 14K Gold/ 4.5gr
Located in SE
natural pear cut natural Russian Emeralds from Ural Mountains and Diamonds. This pair with " Russian Locks
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Pair of 18.08 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
continuous line creating a tear drop pear shape and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds on each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
marquise and 8 pear cut diamonds, weighing 2.8 cttw. Bezel set center stone with 26 round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.81Ct SI/HI Natural Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
asymmetrical layout, one side showcases a tapering line of round-cut diamonds stones, while the other
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstone Halo Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: Emerald Cut Carat: 4.76ct ♥ Side Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.17ct Color: HI Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.81Ct SI/HI Natural Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
asymmetrical layout, one side showcases a tapering line of round-cut diamonds stones, while the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 9.46 ct total weight engagement ring
Located in Chicago, IL
surrounded by 86 round brilliant cut side diamonds, which total approximately 1.5 ct. These side diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 7ct Diamond 11mm Pearl Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold, MC Signed
By MC750
Located in Miami, FL
motifs, with marquise-cut, pear-cut and round stones forming floral clusters and articulated milgrain
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow GIA Certified Long Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
side stones weighing cts 2.83 (baguette diamonds interspersed with round and princess cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.25 Carats Orange Sapphire Diamonds set in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Orange Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 6.26 gr Report GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 9.59 Ctw Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring Halo 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
and colorless stones in delicate pave settings. The side colorless diamonds are G/H in color and VS/SI
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Halo Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire 4.40 Carats. Two Pear Shape Diamonds, 4 Princess Cut Diamonds, 170 Round Diamonds, F-G Color VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
(0.75ct each) • Side Stones: Approx. 2.6ct natural round and pear-cut diamonds (E–F color, VS clarity
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2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Green Tourmaline Gemstone 3.58 cts in 14K White Gold Pendant w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1692 Metal type 14K White Gold Center Stone Green Tourmaline Side Stones Diamonds Report N/A Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Scarselli Mosaic Cocktail Ring Natural 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
its convex, round shape, 44 fancy color diamonds surround the center stone to create a stunning mosaic
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Handmade 18K Yellow Gold 10.90 Carat Oval Australian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and all pave set on the sides of the opal. There is a split shank with 11 round pave set diamonds on
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 /2.7 gr
Located in SE
mm x 6.5cm deep Largest diamond in the center pear rose cut 3 mm x 2.5mm / 0.18ct, six minors Ø 1
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Antique 1820s German Baroque Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 4.0ctw Ruby Sapphire Diamond Jade Domed Xmas Tree Pyramid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
this piece. The pear cabochon cut jades are set down the the sides, standing out with their attractive
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 20.70 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
or 3 pave set solitaire round diamonds on each side giving the earring a varied look and exemplifying
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold, gift for her
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.12ct - 2 Pear cut Diamonds, total carat around
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold 36.91 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Contemporary Style Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
diamonds in white gold with solitaire pear shaped perfect matching diamonds on either side mesmerize the
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2010s Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 43.67 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
teardrop look with the carved cabochon pear shape precious stones forming the leaf drop look with the pave
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Cert. 13.86 Carat No Heat Ruby Eiseman Signed Vintage Ring
By Eiseman
Located in Miami, FL
Stones Details: Type: Diamond Carat: 1.75 Carat (total) Cut: Round Brilliant Quantity: 44 pieces This
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1990s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Double Moissanite Unique 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
brilliant cut Side stones: round brilliant cut moissanites, D/Vs 💍Item will be done for order. 💍
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Double Moissanite Unique 14k gold Ring
Double Moissanite Unique 14k gold Ring
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Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
gorgeous stones are further accented with round brilliant cut diamonds that are set at each side, adding an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald and Ruby Engagement Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
color. The gorgeous stones are further accented with round brilliant cut diamonds that are set at each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, non-profit institute, GIA is the leading source of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Platinum

Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
round brilliant cut diamonds that are set at each side, adding an absolutely glamorous touch to the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Natural Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ethiopian Opal, Sapphire Species & Variety: Natural Opal / Crystal Opal Stone Cut: Pear Stone Color: Yellow
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1920s Antique 3.43 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clear hallmark to the reverse. Peridot Quality Color Green Cut Pear/Oval/Round Faceted Content 3.43
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand because your finger makes the back side of the stone
Category

Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

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Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones?

Prices for round diamond with pear side stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while round diamond with pear side stones, on average, fetch $8,400.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.