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Gorgeous 1.1 Ct 18k White Gold Fancy Yellow White Natural Diamond Split Ring
Located in New York, NY
striking fusion of sophistication and modern allure, this ring features a captivating yellow and white pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Era 18KT Yellow Gold/ Platinum Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and diamonds. A cocktail ring consisting of one pear shaped cabochon genuine blue sapphire
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Jade Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Estate Fine Jewelry Pinky
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage jade & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 4
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 4- This stunning ring features one pear
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

14.58 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in White, Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous 14.58 carat pear-shaped rubellite tourmaline is featured in this stunning handmade 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bypass Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This absolutely stunning rose cut diamond ring is a must! The pear shaped and round rose cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edr Certified 0.83 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
A single pear-shaped diamond is the star of this vintage 1960s diamond solitaire engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
-cut Diamonds and a pear-shaped Diamond center stone possess a total weight of 1.0 carats, while a 0.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentin Magro Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
aquamarine bordered with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds. Pear shaped aquamarines appear beneath the
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.36 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond with Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring AD2104
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Set with a pear-shaped salt and pepper diamond with a halo of white sparkly diamonds. ♥ The
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified, 1.99ct Natural W-X Colour Pear Shape Solitaire Diamond ring 18KT.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ring shines a magnificent 1.99-carat pear-shaped yellow diamond with a unique W-X color grade. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Scarselli 5 Plus Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
by a couple of GIA certified pear-shaped E diamonds VS1 clarity totaling 0..68ct. The hand-made
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate Boulder Opal Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Boulder Opal Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Ring features one Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18karat Yellow Gold 1.80carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
continually capture your imagination. At the center, a 1.18 carat pear-shaped ruby serves as a stunning focal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Cross Over Handmade Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Double pear shaped diamond and ruby ring crafted in platinum with micro pave diamonds on the shank
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Flower Ring Size 7.5- This spectacular ring features
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bangle Ring with a Pear Diamond in the Center
Located in Paris, FR
Pear Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Bangle Ring Bangle ring setting a bezel-set central pear-shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond, Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine 18 karat yellow gold and precious stone cocktail ring. The 'diamond' shaped ring centres on
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lb Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.36 Carat Diamond and Tanzanite Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
pear-shaped Tanzanite center stone, you’ll find a lustrous 18K Yellow Gold setting accented by inset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and yellow gold cocktail ring Bright and brilliant pear-shaped Ceylon pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Antique Pear Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear-shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 8.0 x 13.0 mm Translucent colorless body
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 8 This stunning floral ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

2.26 Carat Paraiba Pear Tourmaline Ring White Diamond Feather 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: 1 Pear Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline at 2.26 ct - Measuring 12 x 8
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.87 Carat Yellow Diamond and 0.11 Carat White Diamond Band
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Details: 6 Round Shaped White Diamonds at 0.11 Carats - Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Ring Size: Size 9
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Geometric Ring. It has a 2mm wide shank that widens on top to make space for a bezel-set pear-shaped ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
touch of organic beauty with their soft, rounded form. Finally, two pear-shaped sapphires, totaling 0.22
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Pear and Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
ct pear shaped emerald. Ring size 6.5 3mm wide X 8mm high Also available in Yellow Gold.
Category

2010s More Rings

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Pear Rose Cut Diamond w/ Black Enamel Quatrefoil Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and unique-looking antique ring crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s 4.59 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds, pavé set within millegrain decorated, pear shaped platinum settings. This magnificent original
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pear Emerald Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
alluring cocktail ring exposes at the center a 1.22ct pear-shaped genuine emerald secured by 3 yellow-gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set with a Pear Shaped Fancy Light Yellow Diamond, weighing 1.51 carat with two side Half Moon Shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Ring
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
diamonds & fancy shaped diamonds and platinum, 18kt & 14kt yellow, white & pink gold. Offering many designs
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.23 Ct Diamond and Rubylite Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking pear-shaped 1.23 carat Rubylite center stone makes this luxury ring simply exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.45 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
pairs a beautiful 1.31 carat pear-shaped ruby and 1.45 carats of shimmering diamonds. A 3mm wide band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Emerald Engagement Ring with Triple Band
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 Pear shaped Emerald at 1.46 Carats. Measuring 8.5 x 6 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rare Colors 4 Carat Green Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking 4.01 carat pear-shaped Fancy Green-Yellow diamond engagement ring is a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Lb Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.63 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A sophisticated 18K Yellow Gold setting provides the perfect foundation for this dazzling ring. At
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tasaki Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 0.59ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By TASAKI
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold offer a breathtaking sense of movement. A 0.35 carat pear-shaped Ruby adds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite Cabochons Yellow Diamonds Dome Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
shaped cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 4.50 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

1820s 1.02 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Georgian 1.02 carat natural emerald and 0.15 karat diamond, 15 carat yellow
Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

18-Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Two Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18-carat yellow gold ring set with two emeralds of bright green color, pear-shaped, faceted
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Certified 9 Carat Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A certified, stunning heart-shaped 9 carat natural YZ Yellow Diamond ring, SI1 quality, with 2 pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

8 Carat Pear Citrine 75 Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely magnificent Citrine Diamond Ring set with a gorgeous 8 Carat Pear Shape
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.37ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF05-100623
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
At the center of this ring\u2019s dramatic 18K Yellow Gold setting, a 1.25 carat pear-shaped Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
With the right mix of color and sparkle, this LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.82 carat Diamond and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French GIA 1.89 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
two pear-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats with J-K color and VS clarity, the center
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking 0.90ct pear-shaped ruby center stone and sparkling diamonds with a total weight of 1.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Brothers Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
carats F color VS1 clarity and 6 pear shaped rubies. Ring Size: 9.25 (can be sized)
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hubert Gemstone Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: Yellow diamonds (treated color) Cut: Round Weight: 1.50 carats Metal: 18k yellow gold Era: Modern
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Two-Tone Gold Pear Shape Champagne Brown Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking cocktail ring showcases a breathtaking 6.03 carat pear-shaped champagne brown diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.93 Ct Diamond and 0.88 Ct Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
glittering floral motif. Taking center stage is a single ruby flanked by pear-shaped diamonds and outlined by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This stunning ring features one
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, 9.03 carats Aquamarine Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 9.03 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.88 carats. Net 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tamir Magnificent Fancy Light Yellow Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very bright 2.12ct oval fancy light yellow, VS2, Diamond and a pair of fine pear shaped Colombian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring consisting of 2 pear shaped rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Scarselli 8 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond GIA in a Platinum Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
SCARSELLI is featuring an 8 + carat Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Cut Diamond VS1 clarity, certified by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, marquise shaped setting displays
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow pear shaped yellow diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 38 antique edition and 54 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow pear shaped yellow diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a yellow pear shaped yellow diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand, Alberto and Single Stone are consistently popular. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding a yellow pear shaped yellow diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring?

Prices for a yellow pear shaped yellow diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $310 and can go as high as $362,882, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,300.

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 Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Although trends in bridal jewelry change over time, pear-shaped diamond engagement rings tend to remain popular. Jewelry makers have produced pear-shaped diamonds since the 15th century, when a Flemish diamond cutter named Lodewyk van Bercken first mastered the technique. Many people love the sparkle of the cut and find its mix of curves and points to be visually appealing. Find a diverse assortment of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.