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1911 Nordic Negligee Necklace Citrine Seed Pearls solid 18K / 42.5cm / 6.5gr
Located in SE
time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Citrine 925 Sterling Silver Chain Necklace Wedding Engagement Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Citrine ☆ Size - 12x6 mm ☆ Shape - Pear ☆ Color Grade- AAA ☆ Side Stone - Round White Zircon Jewelry Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

IGI 14K 15.58 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
ring is perfect for any momentous occasion or daily wear. Main Stone Variety: Natural Opal Shape: Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K 18.78 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
any momentous occasion or daily wear. Main Stone Variety: Natural Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1985 USSR Georgian Earrings natural 1ctw Emeralds Diamonds solid 14K Gold/ 4.5gr
Located in SE
back side of the stone closed and light no longer can go through and the color becomes different
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.15 Carat Ruby and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated arched frame displays a central array of three impressive individually claw set pear faceted cut
Category

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
incorporating alternating collet set round faceted sapphires and seed pearls. The central tassel terminates
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930 Russian Earrings Rubies 3.3 ctw Ural Demantoid solid 14K Rose Gold / 5.4 gr
Located in SE
day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when
Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Pendant solid 56/ 14K Gold / 8.5gr
Located in SE
and a flat back side. Thus total weight of the stones involved is about 3 ctw. Chains and c-lock show
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr
Located in SE
time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit
Category

1990s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

3-Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Pear Shaped Side Stones Yellow Gold
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Three Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Pear Shaped Side Stones in Yellow Gold and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.55 Carat 3 Stone Fancy Light Pink Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center stone and two colorless pears shapes as side stones surrounded by thousands of white and pink
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pear Cut Blue Diamond Triple Band 3 Stone Wedding Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this magnificent three-stone wedding ring set with a GIA pear-cut Blue
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst Three-Stone Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold and rose gold Amethyst Three Stone Ring with Diamond Halo. This ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Platinum Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum vintage style three stone bezel set ruby and diamond ring with milgrain detail, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum vintage style three stone bezel set ruby and diamond ring with milgrain detail, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 3.05ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire PT 950 GIA Certified x 3
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire ring set with a 3.05 ct bright blue round cut sapphire set with two GIA certified pear cut
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Three-Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Pear Shaped Side Stones
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Three Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Pear Shaped Side Stones in Rose Gold and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Custom Pink Red Tourmaline Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Naples, FL
This custom designed ring is set with oval and pear shaped brilliant cut Pink and Red tourmalines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Ring with Side Stones, 6.65 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD PEAR CUT DIAMOND RING WITH SIDE STONES - 6.65 CT Set in 18K White gold Total pear
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Pear Shape Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring. Set with one pear shape diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

1.00ct Pear Halo Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold 0.50ct side diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Pear-Shaped Halo Engagement Ring consists of 1.50 ctw diamonds. Center Stone is a 1.00ct Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.70ct Pear Halo Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold 0.54ct side diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Pear-Shaped Halo Engagement Ring consists of 1.24 ctw diamonds. Center Stone is a 0.70ct Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.74ct Pear Halo Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold 0.50ct side diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Pear-Shaped Halo Engagement Ring consists of 1.24 ctw diamonds. Center Stone is a 0.74ct Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Round GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
shank in a 18k White Gold setting. GIA certified round center stone 0.80 CT GIA Certified Side Pear
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Tri-Gold 2.81ct Pear Shape and Round Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Karat Tri Gold Pear Shape Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Two Stone Halo Ring with 2 Oval cut
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

14k White Gold 3.31ct Fancy-cut Pear and Round Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.25)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear Shape Natural Colored Diamond Two Stone Halo Ring with 2 Pear Shape
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 1.76ct Fancy-cut Pear and Round Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds and 50 Round Cut natural diamond side stones with a total weight of 1.76 Carats in Halo settings
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 2.48ct Fancy-cut Pear and Round Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring with 2 Pear Shape Diamonds and 56 Round Cut natural diamond side stones with a total weight of
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Pear Cut Sapphire Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
Pear Cut Sapphire Ring With Diamonds And Emeralds: In bloom. This Ecksand Blossom sapphire ring is
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.13 Ct Pear shape Diamond Spiral Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1.13 carat Pear shape diamond spiral cocktail ring features 18K White & Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Round GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
shank in a 18k Yellow Gold setting. GIA certified round center stone 0.80 CT Side Pear Carat weight
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
shank in a 18k Rose Gold setting. GIA certified round center stone 0.80 CT Side Pear Carat weight 0.60
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Pear Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 4.01 Clarity: VS2 Color: F GIA # 5201733804 Side Stones: Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Tear Drop Three-Stone GIA Certified Round Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Shape: 0.36 Ct. Diamond Color: K Diamond Clarity: I1 Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18k Two-Tone Gold 2.06ct Pear-shaped Diamond Two Stone Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Karat Two Tone Gold Pear Shaped Natural Colored Diamond Two Stone Diamond Ring with 2 Pear Shape
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 1...

GIA Certified 9.02 Fancy Yellow Pear Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary 9.02 Fancy Yellow Pear Cut Engagement Ring Setting: Platinum Center Stone: Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Ruby Edwardian Engagement Ring with Engraving and Pear Shaped Diamonds GIA
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Edwardian style engagement ring with an exquisite combination of an oval ruby, pear shaped
Category

2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.66 Carats Natural Pear Shaped Lavender Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lavender sapphire ring. Center Stone: 1.66 carats natural, unheated lavender purple Sapphire. Center
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pear Cut Natural Diamond Love Swan Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
this captivating ring lies a pair of pear-cut gems; these precious stones symbolize the unique
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 7.39ctw Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7, Pear Modified
Located in Holtsville, NY
Included * Side Emeralds: * Carat Weight: 0.86 carats (total) * Stone Count: 8 * Shape: Pear Modified
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

East West 1.17ct Fancy Yellow Pear cut Sapphire Halo Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegance in Every Curve: A Pear-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. As the embodiment of timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified Pear 0.85 cts No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Ring 18K Gold Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
Orangey-Red Cocktail Ring with Natural White VVS Round Brilliant Diamonds and Solid 18K White Gold Using
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.85 Ct Canary Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VVS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: VVS1 Side Diamonds: Type : Natural Diamonds Shape : Round Cut Side Stones: 0.65 Ct. Cut: Excellent
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1/2 ct. Pear Emerald and Diamond Curvilinear Milgrain Shank 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Emerald - 6.0 X 4.0mm Side Stone: Round Single-Cut White Diamond - 1.35mm-1.70mm This ring is ladies
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1-3/4 ct. Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Accent 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone: Pear-Cut Aquamarine - 7.0 X 5.0mm Side Stone: A Quality Single-Cut Round White Diamond
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold

0.51ct, Champagne 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
give this 3-stone ring the perfect style that is made to get noticed, yet effortlessly chic and oh-so
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Stone Diamond White Gold Filigree Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
set in pear shape each side with filigree pierced out gallery on a 1/4 round 1.13mm partly embossed
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tear Drop Three-Stone GIA Certified Oval Brilliant Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Shape: 0.36 Ct. Diamond Color: K Diamond Clarity: I1 Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

16 Carat Citrine 9 Karat Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring with 0.50 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Birmingham, GB
flanking the shoulders and sides, the citrine is a deep stone and looks fabulous in this design . ring
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

1ct Natural Pink Sapphire Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
: Center Stone: Clean 1ct natural origin pink sapphire, pear-shaped for a unique, delicate appearance. Side
Category

2010s African Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Sterling Silver

3.55ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Features Pear Shaped and Round Brilliant Cut Natural
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 14.02 Carat Mystic Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Mined in Tanzania, this GIA Certified Natural Color Changing 14.02 carat Pear cut Sapphire [Green
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ethonica Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful green pear shape tourmaline 5.44 carat is set in the center of the ring and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14k Two-Tone Gold Butterfly Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring with 7 Pear-shaped Diamond center stone and 151 Round cut Diamonds with a total weight of 2.74
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

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Round With Pear Side Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the round with pear side stone ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. You can easily find a 26 antique edition and 140 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect round with pear side stone ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 carat and 1.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a round with pear side stone ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sebastian Bernard, Peter Suchy and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our round with pear side stone ring for sale are for women, but there are 38 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Round With Pear Side Stone Ring?

The price for a round with pear side stone ring starts at $300 and tops out at $1,200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,763.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.