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1.92 Carat Yellow Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Enamel
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Octagon Shaped Yellow Aquamarine - 1.92 Carat Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond - 0.20 Carat Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
diamond surrounded by Fancy Yellow diamonds, and round brilliant and pear-shaped white diamonds. Set in
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.6ct Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear Shape 9x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant and captivating, this ring showcases a 1.69 carat pear-shaped turquoise gemstone, accented
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2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones and white colorless diamonds. The design of the ring was inspired by the Indian Mughal, tutti
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

1.90 Carat Pear Shape Emerald And Diamond Two Tone Cocktail Ring In 18 K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1.90 carat pear-shaped emerald sourced in Zambia. Its color is deep grass green; its
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.94ct Oval Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with an oval-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center, bezel
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum 1.52 TCW Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian Diamond Ring. This stunning ring is crafted with a combination of 14K yellow
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum 1.52 TCW Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian Diamond Ring. This stunning ring is crafted with a combination of 14K yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 2 Ct Diamond and Pearl Statement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stones plus a bezel-set pear-shaped diamond flank the pearl in symmetrical arrangement. This Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.88 Carat Round Sapphire Pear Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
certificate #6177765744 2 pear shaped diamonds, 5.54 x 3.96 X 2.48mm approx 0.33cts each, H, SI1 14k yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond and Green Garnet Walking Panther Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A rare vintage Cartier diamond and green tsavorite garnet walking panther ring, from the 'Panthère
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle and delight her with this stunning diamond cocktail ring. Crafted in cool in 10k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Fancy Yellow and Pink 6 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wild Flowers Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-purple diamonds surrounded with natural earth mined fancy yellow pear shaped diamonds with a total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

60s Opal Diamond Ring Toi et Moi Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 4 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond 'Toi et Moi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Toi et Moi Bypass Diamond Ring 1 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow PS 1.03 Ct H Round
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Intense Yellow pear-shaped diamond and H color round-shaped diamond, accented by 66 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

3.58 Carat Burmese Red Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
yellow gold. The ring is centrally set with a beautiful 3.58 carat hand-cut cushion shaped Burmese ruby
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring by Gilbert Albert in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Lucerne, CH
This superb piece of art by Gilbert Albert features five pear shaped paraiba tourmalines of
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20th Century Swiss Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Vivid Black Opal 5.19 ct Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal: 4.35 ct 60 ...
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Vibrant and one-of-a-kind 1.85 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Additionally, 2 pear-shaped diamonds, with a total weight of 0.30-carat add sparkle to the ring. Completing
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Topaz Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Dual Tone Gold Pear 9x6
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 1.14 carat pear shaped Imperial Topaz gemstone with natural earth
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...

GIA Certified .75 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Emerald and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified pear shaped emerald center stone in a 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

ISSAC NUSSBAUM NEW YORK 12ct intense yellow diamond ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring . A very rare and special Natural colored diamond ring
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Hancocks 2.02ct Elongated Cushion Shape Diamond Ring Pear Shape Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
rub-over setting of 18ct yellow gold, set vertically between pear shaped white diamond shoulders also
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 2.01 carat Three-stone ring in Platinum and 18k
Located in La Jolla, CA
Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-stone Ring features a Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Etruscan Inspired Pear Shape Opal Diamonds Twp Color Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
applied to diamond settings. Incorporating an aesthetically alluring pear-shaped plaque, this ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 Cttw Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring - Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the enchanting allure of our 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

1970s Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold (stamped 18KG) ring set with one 8x6mm pear shaped opal surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring. Featuring one pear shaped tanzanite weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant ring set with round and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
style ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is studded with two diamond-shaped sapphires, two pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful little sapphire and diamond cluster pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rare Colors 7ct Light Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
round and pear-shaped diamonds in a dazzling halo, the design highlights the radiant center stone while
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Tubogas Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
grade pear shaped center diamond, D SI1 .48 carat with GIA papers. Flexible ring so size varies but
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold estate ring set with two 7.5x10mm pear shaped blue topaz and eight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by 2 pear shaped diamonds, GIA 2.02 G color VS2 clarity (23566666775), GIA 2.18 G color VS1 clarity
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Opal and Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold white opal and diamond abstract ring. Each central opal is rub-over set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Arts And Crafts Moonstone 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1915
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! SPECIFICATIONS: MOONSTONES: 1 Pear-Shaped and 4 oval cabochon bluish moonstones. METAL: 14k yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Cartier gem set 18kt yellow gold ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A Cartier gem set 18kt yellow gold ring, French. The wide polished gold ring band centering an oval
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1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
pink diamond, both surrounded by pave-diamond pear-shape borders. A pair of fancy natural vivid yellow
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Shaped Pendant Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-shaped pendant Mexican fire opal diamond necklace 18K yellow gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Pendant Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-shaped pendant Mexican fire opal diamond necklace 18K yellow gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central old cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 2.685 carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond and White Damond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified Cushion cut Yellow Vvs-Vs 1.010 carats 14 White Pear shaped Diamonds D-F Vvs-Vs 1.495
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Ruby Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamond Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
, pear-shaped ruby and a bezel-set, pear-shaped blue sapphire, with accent diamonds. This item has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.85 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, GIA certified at Fancy Light Yellow-VVS1. It is accented by two pear shaped diamonds on either side as
Category

2010s More Rings

Diamond Flower Platinum Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
by their beauty we created this amazing ring using 8 pear shaped diamonds in D color and VVS1/2 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Blue Topaz, Golden Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold ring set with one 9x6.5mm pear shaped blue topaz, one 9x6.5mm pear shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.55 Carat Antique Old Marquise Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Antique Vintage Late XIX Century 3 Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow gold (traces of
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Violet Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
is a pear-shaped purple sapphire, surrounded by an array of rose-cut diamonds forming the shape of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Cluster Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique ring made in both 18k yellow gold and platinum, the best of both. It features a pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.02 Carat Emerald 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum to the centre. This vintage pear shaped emerald ring has been independently tested using state of
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Modern No Heat Ruby Pear-Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
yellow gold on its top, a round ruby in a surround of pear-shaped diamonds also set with claws. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow and white gold (stamped 750). The ring contains one pear-shaped natural emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

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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.