$1,072Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Type: 0.90ct Pear shaped Natural Blue Sapphire Blue sapphire Size: Approx. 7mm x 5mm Quality: VS Type: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Quality: D-F in Color and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Pear Cts 0.64 and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in radiant 18k yellow gold (2.46 grams), this engagement ring features 30 round diamonds (0.07 cts), 1 baguette diamond (0.03 cts), 3 marquise diamonds (0.12 cts), 1 prin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
HUGE MARKDOWN, 5.84ct Pear Shape Dark Green Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Ring size 7 can be resize. This stone has no secondary color 3 Prong Setting
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel GIA 3.01ctw Antique PEAR Diamond Engagement 18K Gold Signet Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A very ELEGANT and CLASSY ESTATE old-cut vintage PEAR** Diamond ring in an inspired chunky bezel signet style Gold ring, The stunning antique diamond is flush set in buttery rich 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise and Pear Cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.85 Carats, 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
The combination of elongated marquise diamonds and soft pear-shaped diamonds creates movement, depth, and visual balance across the ring’s sculptural silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Australian Pear Shape Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautifully Hand-crafted Pear Shape Australian Opal Halo Diamond Wedding/Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Neil Lane Diamond All-In-One Halo EngageWedding Ring WhiteGold 14k Pear 2 1/8ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $9,199 Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Neil Lane Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 3/4...
Diamond
2.34 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.34 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamond Total Carat Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 0.59 Ct Pear Round Cut Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A pear-shaped diamond and a round brilliant diamond meet within an elegant open composition, creating a refined balance of shape, light, and proportion.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Solitaire Diamond Cluster Ring Set 0.57ct 18k Rose Gold Bridal Wedding Gift
Located in Diera, AE
A single pear-cut diamond holds the eye, its tapered facets drawing light to a bright point while a curved row of round diamonds arcs beneath like a crown.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Emerald & Pear Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 2.00 carats, composed of a 1.00 carat Emerald Cut diamond paired with a 1.00 carat Pear Shape diamond, grade...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Details: Type: 0.90ct Pear Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Blue sapphire Size: Approx. 7mm x 5mm Quality: VS Type: Round Brillant Cut Diamond Quality: D-F in Color and VS in Clar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D VVS1 Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant bypass ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Pear Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and graceful silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats G SI1 Pear Diamond Spiral Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant spiral ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Pear Shape diamond, graded G color and SI1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and graceful elongated silhou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.07ct Vintage Estate Pear Diamond Engagement Wedding 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Elegant GIA Certified Pear Diamond Ring with 3.07ct Center Diamond in M color SI1 clarity (Eye CLEAR).
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
From $3,192 / item
Pear Shape Very Peri Sapphire Ring in 18kt White Gold with Diamonds Halo
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Nicofilimon, sees jewellery as an art form that exists in harmony with the human body, forging beautiful creations that celebrate individual expression. Stone deatils: Light Blue S...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
6.12 Carat Pear Green Tourmaline Diamond Sapphire Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline cocktail ring. 6.12ct Pear shaped green center stone with a halo of light green sapphires in a 14k white gold cocktail setting with full cut accent diamonds along the shank.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry features is a cluster of pear-shaped diamonds, arranged in a way that resembles flower petals.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.70 Ct Natural Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold Half eternity
Located in Diera, AE
Delicate detailing meets classic brilliance in this refined pear-cut diamond ring. A graceful pear-shaped center diamond is elevated by an intricate band featuring alternating marqui...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Precious Topaz & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 2.82ctw Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Precious Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 2....
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rounds & Sapphire Pear/Ovals 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
By Osiyan New York
Located in New York, NY
In three areas within the sapphires lies 3 clusters of white diamond rounds totaling to 0.36 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peach Orange Morganite & Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Set 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Present your loved one with this brilliant halo engagement ring that features a pear-cut peach color morganite center stone with round diamond and ruby halo crafted in gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,479Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear Cut Diamond Open Ring 0.67 Carat 18K White Gold Contemporary Design
Located in Diera, AE
The larger pear-shaped diamond acts as the primary focal point, balanced by a smaller companion stone that reinforces the ring's sculptural character.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,631Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Marquise and Pear Leaf Ring 1.03 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Designed around a luminous pear-shaped diamond, this ring presents a graceful interplay of light, movement, and proportion.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.97 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A luminous composition of pear-shaped diamonds creates remarkable movement across this wide band ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring Estate 18k Gold 6.75 Pear Cut Orange Grey
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 3 grams Stones: The larger pear cut (orange) diamond is estimated at 0.70 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Pear Emerald Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accent in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich GreenMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Angara Natural Pear Shaped Citrine Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: CitrineMain Stone Color: GoldenMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 7x5mmMain Stone Carat Wei...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
Luxurious 18K Yellow Gold Pave Ring with 0.67 Ct Pear Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with a GIA certificate for its main stone. -1 diamond main stone of 0.51 ct. cut: pear shape color: D clarity: VS2 -16 diamond side stones of 0.01 ct. each, tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,448Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Pear and Marquise Cluster Ring 1.41 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Centered around a luminous pear-shaped diamond, this ring unfolds in a dramatic arrangement of graduating stones that amplify light, scale, and visual movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
8.45ct Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.75 Pear Cut Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear & Marquise Natural Diamond Scatter Ring 0.37 Ct 18K White Gold for Gift
Located in Diera, AE
Design Architecture The ring follows a naturalistic scatter composition, with ten pear and marquise-cut diamonds arranged in a free-form cluster that migrates across the band's face.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$8,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury 5.03ct Pear Emerald and 1.99ct Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Each measuring approximately 9.5 x 14.5 mm. The vibrant center stone is secured in a classic prong setting and surrounded by a sparkling cluster of diamonds totaling 1.99 carats, wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$915Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.7ct Emerald & Diamond Vine Ring 925 Silver Multi Stone Statement Band
Located in New York, NY
This bold 1.77 carat pear cut emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a vibrant emerald measuring approximately 3 x 4 mm at the center. The richly hued ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F/VS1 Pear Diamond Bezel Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant bypass ring features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Pear Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and graceful silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.86 Carat E, VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring, Three-Stone Diamond Ring GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning Platinum 3 stone engagement ring with 0.86 carat round brilliant diamond center and two pear shape side diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.90 Carats E VVS1 Pear Diamond Bezel Pavé Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Pear Shape diamond, graded E color and VVS1 clarity, securely set in a sleek bezel setting that enhances durability while mainta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pear Shape Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This lovely pear cut ruby engagement ring is set with a 1.00ct natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,375Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Natural Diamond Bridal Ring Set 0.98 Carat 18K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Diera, AE
Paired with a polished wedding band, the design offers refined sophistication and enduring appeal Details:- Item Code: SER-210269 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,239Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.25 Carat Natural Pear Cut Diamond Open Ring 18K White Gold Proposal for Gift
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-210226B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 1.46 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.25 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Pear Diamond Bridal Engagement Ring Set 18K White Gold Gift for Her
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-210261 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.94 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.99 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
HARAKH 3 3/8CT Colorless Diamond and Tourmaline Raindrop 18kt Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by a total of 5.00 CT gemstones & 3 3/8 CT diamond weight, this ring is meticulously crafted in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bezel Set Vintage Pear Sapphire Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium to Rich BlueMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 8x6mmM...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear Cut Diamond Ring 0.16 Carats in 18K White Gold Open Bypass Design
Located in Diera, AE
The minimalist composition emphasizes proportion and negative space, allowing the diamond's brilliance to take center stage. Refined lines and balanced geometry give the ring a disti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Pear 1.6 ct Amethyst Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AmethystMain Stone Color: Medium Dark PurpleMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 10x7mmMain S...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.05 ct Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AmethystMain Stone Color: Dark PurpleMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9x6mmMain Stone Car...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Pear Cut Orange Imperial Topaz and Diamond Split Shank Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring an eye-catching pear mixed cut topaz stone, as well as shimmering diamond accents, this stunner of a ring makes a bold statement with both its impressive size and exquisite...
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Diamond and Teal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The rarity of D through F graded stones makes them the most desirable and valuable among colorless diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Twin Pear Toi Et Moi Diamonds Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified Pear Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 1.22 Carats Pear and Marquise Cut in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A dramatic arrangement of pear and marquise diamonds creates remarkable dimension, light dispersion, and movement across this sculptural ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Marquise and Pear Cut Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Distinctive in both form and presence, this diamond bypass ring captures light through an intricate arrangement of marquise and pear-shaped stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.32 Ct Baguette & Pear Diamond Three-Row Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Item Code: SER-29777E Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.86 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.32 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.19ct Estate Radiant Pear Diamond Right-hand Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Estate Vintage Beautiful Crossover Two-stone Diamond Right Hand Ring! The ring contains GIA certified 1.09ct Pear shaped diamond in H color, SI2 clarity (Near COLORLESS and Eye Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 3-4 mm, 4-5 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Color: White Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 14k Gemsto...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 3-4 mm, 4-5 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Color: White Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 14k Gemsto...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Pear 1.12 ct Aquamarine Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AquamarineMain Stone Color: Light Swiss BlueMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9x6mmMain St...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Twist Shank Pear Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Ston...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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