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Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 2 Ct Diamond and Pearl Statement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
& Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 2 ct Diamond and Pearl Statement Ring is offered in estate condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.46 Carat Pear Shape Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Halo, on a Diamond Shank. This ring is set in 18k White Gold, with 18k Yellow gold prongs on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.21 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
yellow gold prongs on the Emerald. Total diamond weight = 0.66 carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and 1.34 Ctt Diamond Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
yellow gold turquoise ring with oval extra fine - cabochon turquoise and 1.34 Cttw F- VS diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Wrap your finger with this extraordinary ring showcasing a GIA certified prong set pear cut rich
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 13.69
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 13.69 ct emerald alongside 2 pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dazzling 18K White gold Halo Ring w/ 1.30 ct total natural diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.3 Carat Pear Diamond Ring with Side Stones This stunning ring features a dazzling 0.6 carat
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Magnificent 18k Gold GIA 12.25ctw Black Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- certified) **See Certification Details Below For More Info** (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear, Marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.63 CTW Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Heart Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diamond is old mine cut and weighs approximately 0.78 carat - L color with SI1 clarity Emerald is pear cut
Category

20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Radiant 1.90ct Citrine Double Halo Ring w/ Side Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 1.90ct Shape: Pear Color: Yellow Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 80 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

2.30 Carat Total Pear shaped Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail ring In 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds decorate these gems in a double-decker halo cluster totaling 0.42
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.35 Ct Light Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds that form a halo around a beautiful 0.75 carat pear cut light fancy yellow diamond center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring is a must for your stylish woman. Fashioned in 14 karat lustrous white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring is a must for your stylish woman. Fashioned in 14 karat lustrous white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 3.19 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
recessed white gold halo surround Comprised of round brilliant and pear cut diamonds With additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 1.60 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing two-tone 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold diamond engagement ring features a lovely
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 3.64 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous pear shaped diamond engagement ring showcases a one-of-a kind 3.51ct center diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

GIA Certified 0.70ct Natural light Greenish Yellow color diamond ring in18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond: Featuring a light greenish-yellow center diamond, this ring is a stunning example of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ippolita Lollipop Mother of Pearl Diamond Halo Mini Ladies Ring
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Sweet mother of pear diamond ring with a pretty halo. Perfect for every day wear. Gift to yourself
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

14k Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely ruby and diamond ring. 14k yellow gold ring presenting a beautiful pear shaped ruby from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mark Broumand 1.77 Carat Fancy Colored Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique diamond engagement ring features an exquisite 1.02ct pear shaped center diamond, GIA
Category

2010s More Rings

Amethyst and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold floral style dress ring. The ring is set with 6 pear cut amethyst petals and 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Halo Marquise Ring with 0.49 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful marquise natural diamond mounted in a halo settings and 4 vivid yellow diamonds on the
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified White Diamond and Argyle Pink Diamond in 18K Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This remarkable 18K gold ring features an exceptional quality Pear-shape White Diamond at its
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Fancy Multicolored 5 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Fancy Yellow White Diamond 18K Gold Platinum 5CTW Ring Like a field of freshly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yel...

Vintage 18.75 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat Gold Unisex Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut aquamarine cabochon weighing approximately 17.00 carats Light greenish-blue
Category

1990s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

3.48CT Certified Blue Sapphire and 0.50CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
round brilliant cut diamonds adorn this stunning ring prong set around the sapphire in a sparkling halo
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White G...

3.84 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring features a beautiful 3.84 Carat Pear Shape Emerald with a Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.07CT Blue Sapphire and 0.73CTW Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 2.07 carats royal blue sapphire that is surrounded by a stunning halo of round brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

Colossal 10.77 Carat Fancy Natural Colored and White Diamonds 2-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
and white gold "pillow top" cocktail ring is approximately 10.77 carats of diamonds. Ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...

GIA Certified, 1.10ct Natural Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Cushion Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Greenish Yellow diamond with grace and symmetry. The pear shape adds a touch of classic refinement to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 3.95 CTW Carved Jade Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and featuring a double halo surround and pavé shoulders Featuring pear and round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bellarri Amethyst Diamond Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Bellarri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. They are each haloed by round cut diamonds totaling 0.12 carats, all set in 18K yellow gold. Currently
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA Certified 0.87ctt Fancy Purplish Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning fancy purplish pink diamond with fancy orangey yellow diamond three stone halo ring, GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Victorian 3.10 CTW Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - transparent medium green in color Pear cuts are prong set in yellow gold, and diamond is bead
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

22.00 Carat Topaz Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Topaz, sapphire and diamond gold cocktail ring. Oval topaz center stone with 4 pink and yellow pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold...

Certified 4.56 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
and yellow gold statement ring features a 4.56 carat pear shape cut natural heated Burmese Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 3.58 Carats Rose Cut Marquise Yellowish Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind engagement ring, showcasing a 3.58 carats rose cut marquise yellowish diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 14.49 Carat Color Change Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
by 2 rose cut pear shape diamond side stones. This ring has a double diamond shank and is set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA Certified 1.08ctt Fancy Purplish Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Greenish Yellow Diamond three stone halo ring, all GIA certified. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.08 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Large Ox Blood Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color and fully surrounded by a halo of white, clean diamonds. Hand crafted in 18k yellow gold. Ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Ox Blood Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color and fully surrounded by a halo of white, clean diamonds. Hand crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural 0.50cts Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Excellent Pear Cut ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.50 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Unique One of a Kind Art Deco Style Ring w/ 0.77ct Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.10ct Shape: Pear Color: Fancy Orange Yellow Clarity grade
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.72 Carat Total Ruby Blue Sapphire Cocktail Diamond Two Tone Ring In 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
If you want an unparalleled design with top-end precious gems, consider this ring. A 3.02 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 8.14 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline set with 0.52 Carat Intense Yellow Pear shape diamond,Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Victorian 9.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Victorian ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold showcasing a spectacular vivid
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Women s 18 Karat Multi-Tone Gold and Diamond Ring KO7344RCB/ZZ
Located in Southampton, PA
The gleaming warm tones of the oval and pear-cut yellow diamonds are beautifully complimented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Estate 4.23 Carats Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
halo of Round Diamonds and a second halo of larger Round, Marquise, and Pear Brilliant Diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Natural 37.64 ct Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 37.64 ct Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Diamond and Opal Ring features a large
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Mid Century Tiffany Co 3.20 Carat AGL Certified Burma Ruby Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Burma ruby, sparkling diamond halo and 18k yellow gold. Accompanied by American Gemological Laboratory
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.13ctw Yellow White Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant Necklace 14k Gold 18" EGL
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.73ct Cut - Pear Brilliant Color - Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Belle Époque 16.20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pear Drop Enhancer Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a diamonds-by-the-yard style chain suspending a double halo pear shaped enhancer, fully
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

1910s Antique 4.55 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with six individually collet set Old European round cut diamonds. The pear shaped halo and aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique 4.55 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually bezel set Old European round cut diamonds. The pear shaped halo and aquamarine drop suspend from
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.13 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting is ornamented with a feature pear cut aquamarine, collet set to the centre of the paralleling halo
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 18k yellow gold Tiffany Co. sapphire and diamond pendant. The pendant comprises of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Pear Diamond Ring Yellow Halo For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yellow pear diamond ring yellow halo for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 73 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow pear diamond ring yellow halo among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow pear diamond ring yellow halo over the years, but those made by Beyond Fine Jewelry, Alberto and Roman Malakov are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yellow pear diamond ring yellow halo, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Yellow Pear Diamond Ring Yellow Halo?

The price for a yellow pear diamond ring yellow halo starts at $220 and tops out at $260,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,251.

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.

Questions About Yellow Pear Diamond Ring Yellow Halo
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While diamonds signify love and devotion, a yellow diamond is meant to also signify knowledge, intellect and wisdom; it’s also seen as a hue of happiness and cheer. Receiving a yellow diamond engagement ring still signifies everlasting love much like a clear diamond, but it also is meant to bring an element of happiness and certainty—this is what makes it a popular diamond color for engagement rings. You’ll find a variety of yellow diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.