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40 Carat Pear

40 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal & 8 Carat Diamond Pendant/Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
40 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal & 8 Carat Diamond Pendant/Necklace 14K Yellow Gold

40 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal & 8 Carat Diamond Pendant/Necklace 14K Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 40 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal & 8 carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold Estate White Gold This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single Pear Shape ...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral with Carnelian Multi-Strand Paradizia Necklace N3987
Coral with Carnelian Multi-Strand Paradizia Necklace N3987

Coral with Carnelian Multi-Strand Paradizia Necklace N3987

By Paradizia

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Materials and Weight Coral 807 carats (nuggets, coins, pears and round shapes) Carnelian 40 carats, pear shape Faceted 3mm balls, 14k yellow gold, 6 pieces 14k yellow gold Dimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Sapphire Diamonds Drop Pendant 14 Karat*
.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Sapphire Diamonds Drop Pendant 14 Karat*

.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Sapphire Diamonds Drop Pendant 14 Karat*

Located in New York, NY

.40ct Sapphire necklace. 5x4 mm .22ct natural round diamonds G color, Vs2 Clarity 14 karat white gold 16 inch necklace Pendant measures 19x8 mm 4.5 g

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set
40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set

40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

Showcasing certified Colombian emeralds totaling approximately 40 carats for the set of necklace, ring, and earrings. These emeralds are untreated/no oil and Vivid Green Muzo Color. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Explore timeless elegance with our 17-carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K gold. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating AGL-certified 17.04 carat Old Mine Drille...

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20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

AIG Certified 1.50 Carats Colombia Emerald  GIA Certified .40 Ct Diamond Ring
AIG Certified 1.50 Carats Colombia Emerald  GIA Certified .40 Ct Diamond Ring

AIG Certified 1.50 Carats Colombia Emerald GIA Certified .40 Ct Diamond Ring

By Njka fine Jewels

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

An exclusive and refined design, so elegant and chic, in 18k gold with a Colombian emerald in pear cut of 1,50 carats, excellent quality, fine grade and color , very high quality, an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

40 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Blackened Steel Chain
40 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Blackened Steel Chain

40 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Blackened Steel Chain

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amethyst, 26.50 x 21.32 x 13.62mm, 40 carats 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds, .08 carats total

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3.51 Carat Pear Shape and Round Diamond Fashion Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 7 In
3.51 Carat Pear Shape and Round Diamond Fashion Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 7 In

3.51 Carat Pear Shape and Round Diamond Fashion Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 7 In

By ADA Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted in luminous 14K white gold, the bracelet features a total diamond weight of 3.51 carats, with 40 diamonds in total—10 pear shape stones and 30 round diamonds—each securel...

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2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .60ct 14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut
Ruby Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .60ct 14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut

Ruby Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .60ct 14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut

Located in Dearborn, MI

Surrounded by Diamond Halo 100% Natural Ruby Gemstone & Mined Diamonds .60 Carat Diamond Weight 14K Yellow Gold Simple Yet Elegant Perfect Gift Excellent Condition ***31...

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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orianne Collins 42.0cts Pear Diamond 18K White Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Orianne Collins 42.0cts Pear Diamond 18K White Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings

Orianne Collins 42.0cts Pear Diamond 18K White Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Presenting a cascading of sparkly graduated Pea-shape natural Diamonds from approx. 1.35 carats to 0.30 carats. topped with (40) Large Pear shape Natural Diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Old Pear Cut Diamond Necklace Pendant .40ct GIA I SI1 1930's
Art Deco Old Pear Cut Diamond Necklace Pendant .40ct GIA I SI1 1930's

Art Deco Old Pear Cut Diamond Necklace Pendant .40ct GIA I SI1 1930's

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique from 1930's-1940's Art Deco Diamond Necklace Pendant GIA Old Pear Cut .40ct 14K White Gold Featuring a Genuine GIA Certified Natural Mined I SI1 .40ct Old ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Green Beryl & Diamond Pendant 21g
18K Yellow Gold Green Beryl & Diamond Pendant 21g

18K Yellow Gold Green Beryl & Diamond Pendant 21g

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The light green beryl is a pear shape, 40 carats, with fancy faceting on the top and bottom.

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Cushion-Cut Blue Diamond with Pink & White Diamonds Platinum Ring
Classic Cushion-Cut Blue Diamond with Pink & White Diamonds Platinum Ring

Classic Cushion-Cut Blue Diamond with Pink & White Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

The 950 Platinum & 18K Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 2.50 carat, Round-cut 24 pcs 0.15 carat Pink Diamond, Natural Round-cut (40 Pcs) 0.34 Carat, Pear-cut (12 Pcs) 3.64 ...

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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IGI Certed 0.49ct Pear Shaped Ruby - In Our Vaults for Approx 40 years!
IGI Certed 0.49ct Pear Shaped Ruby - In Our Vaults for Approx 40 years!

IGI Certed 0.49ct Pear Shaped Ruby - In Our Vaults for Approx 40 years!

Located in Methuen, MA

This has been tucked away in our vaults for essentially 40 years. This is a pear shaped, 0.49ct (essentially half a carat!)

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Vintage 1980s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Legacy 40 Carat GIA Massive Fancy Yellow Cushion Drop Diamond Necklace
Legacy 40 Carat GIA Massive Fancy Yellow Cushion Drop Diamond Necklace

Legacy 40 Carat GIA Massive Fancy Yellow Cushion Drop Diamond Necklace

Located in Mumbai, IN

There are jewels that dazzle — and then, there are jewels that silence rooms. This 15 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace is one such masterpiece. Singular in pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified 40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Certified 40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold

Certified 40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

*39 Carat Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18kt Gold for an Unforgettable Style Statement* Emerald weight: 39.92 carat - This exquisite necklace features a stunning emerald gemstone,...

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2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Gianni Lazzaro

Located in Duesseldorf, DE

This is your perfect go to piece for any special evening event and can be combined to any type of apparel. 31 Diamonds 0.37 Carat 40 Diamond pear-shaped 1.71 Carat Size EU 55.5 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mix Cut and Semi-Precious Stones Rhodium and Gold-Plated Bracelet
Mix Cut and Semi-Precious Stones Rhodium and Gold-Plated Bracelet

Mix Cut and Semi-Precious Stones Rhodium and Gold-Plated Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

The piece has a total of 76 carats of oval-cut sky smoky quartz and 40 carats of pear, round, and square-cut amethyst.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold Plate, Rhodium

40 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Tennis Bracelet
40 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Tennis Bracelet

40 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

Important platinum handmade bracelet featuring 46 gorgeous pear shape diamonds graduating from approximately 1.40cts in the center down to .50cts on the ends, accented by 23 round br...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Snake Bracelet
Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Snake Bracelet

Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Snake Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Vintage Enamel Snake Bracelet Featuring 4.60 Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, G Color, VS Clarity, and a .40 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Di...

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20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Gold Emerald Tubogas Ring
Bulgari Serpenti Gold Emerald Tubogas Ring

Bulgari Serpenti Gold Emerald Tubogas Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Litchfield, CT

The abstract tubogas snake complete with a superb .40 carat pear-shaped emerald head is from Bulgari’s Serpenti collection.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

7.81 Carat Emerald Earrings in White Gold with .40 Carat of Diamonds
7.81 Carat Emerald Earrings in White Gold with .40 Carat of Diamonds

7.81 Carat Emerald Earrings in White Gold with .40 Carat of Diamonds

By Moyer Fine Jewelers

Located in Carmel, IN

These beautiful earrings feature two fine quality emeralds matched in a pear shape totaling 7.81 carats. The emeralds are accented by a lovely diamond halo which really brings out t...

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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

19.36 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and 10.47 Carat White Diamond Luxury Necklace
19.36 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and 10.47 Carat White Diamond Luxury Necklace

19.36 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and 10.47 Carat White Diamond Luxury Necklace

By Diamond Town

Located in New York, NY

Treat yourself to a lifetime of elegance and charm, and make every moment unforgettable with this magnificent masterpiece. 19 oval cut blue sapphires total 19.36 carats 40 marquise ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Richard Krementz Rubelite Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Richard Krementz Rubelite Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring

Richard Krementz Rubelite Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring

By Krementz & Co

Located in Stamford, CT

GIA Certificate # 2175179756 1 pear shaped diamond G VVS I approximately .40 carats.

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1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Impressive Italian Emerald Diamond Gold Collar Necklace

Impressive Italian Emerald Diamond Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Cape May, NJ

There are 3 square step cut diamonds at .40 carats each, 1 pear cut diamond at .40 carats and 190 smaller round cut diamonds at about 5 carats total.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow go...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow go...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Three-Strand Separable Bead Necklace Detachable 40 Carat Amethyst Drop
Amethyst Three-Strand Separable Bead Necklace Detachable 40 Carat Amethyst Drop

Amethyst Three-Strand Separable Bead Necklace Detachable 40 Carat Amethyst Drop

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Rich Amethyst Three Strand Separable 16mm Bead Necklace Approximate Weight 2,400 Carats Detachable 40 Carat Amethyst Drop Each necklace sits within the other so you can...

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst

Pear Emerald 14 Karat Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Pear Emerald 14 Karat Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings

Pear Emerald 14 Karat Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Composition Metal: 14K yellow gold Emerald weight - .40 carats Pear 6X4 MM

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

40 Carat Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Dangle Hook Earrings
40 Carat Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Dangle Hook Earrings

40 Carat Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Dangle Hook Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

40 Carat glittering pear cut blue Topaz sterling silver dangle hook earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

40 Ct Colombian Emerald & 35 Ct Diamond Bridal Princess Necklace Platinum Estate
40 Ct Colombian Emerald & 35 Ct Diamond Bridal Princess Necklace Platinum Estate

40 Ct Colombian Emerald & 35 Ct Diamond Bridal Princess Necklace Platinum Estate

Located in New York, NY

Platinum Colombian Emerald and diamond necklace, consisting several Marquis and Pear shape Colombian Emeralds approximately 40 Carat of Colombian Emerald and 35 Carats brilliant...

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Antique Early 1900s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950s Serpent Pear Shape Diamond Gold Tube Coil Ring
1950s Serpent Pear Shape Diamond Gold Tube Coil Ring

1950s Serpent Pear Shape Diamond Gold Tube Coil Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Classic Italian made 18kt gold and .40 carat old cut pear shape snake tube ring. Classic revival ring inspired by the early 20th century gas carrier pipes of the deco period.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.90ctw Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
0.90ctw Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75

0.90ctw Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75

Located in McLeansville, NC

Stones: emerald, 1 stone oval cut 6 x 4 mm approximately .40 carat diamonds, 2 stones pear cut 4.25 x 3.25 mm approximately .50 total carats F-G color, VS2 clarity Weight: 1.9 dwts ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Magnificent 4, 40 carats Pear Shape Diamond
A Magnificent 4, 40 carats Pear Shape Diamond

A Magnificent 4, 40 carats Pear Shape Diamond

Located in New York, NY

A platinum ring set with an impressive 4,40 carats pear shape diamond, certified by the GIA that the color is D and the clarity is SI1. The central pear shape diamond is enhanced wit...

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1990s French Bridal Rings

Materials

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Yellow and White Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Drop Earrings

Yellow and White Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Drop Earrings

Located in Greenwich, CT

Floral cluster drop earrings, featuring yellow diamond flower clusters composed of pear-shaped, oval-shaped and radiant-cut fancy yellow diamonds, accented by pear-shaped white diamo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

1950s Aquamarine Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
1950s Aquamarine Diamond Gold Drop Necklace

1950s Aquamarine Diamond Gold Drop Necklace

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold necklace set with diamonds and approximately 40 carats of pear shaped aquamarine drops. The necklace measures 16.5" in length and weighs 44.3 grams.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 6.92 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue,  Featuring a spectacular and extremely unique shape elongated cushion cut...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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40 Carat Pear For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 40 carat pear you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 50 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 40 carat pear 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 40 carat pear has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, Emilio! and Roshe Jewels are consistently popular. A 40 carat pear can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 50 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and marquise cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 40 carat pear, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 40 Carat Pear?

Prices for a 40 carat pear can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $789 and can go as high as $251,450, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,115.

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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.