Vintage 8 Carat Vibrant Orange Pear Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Vibrant Orange Pear Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal
3.20 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 3.05 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 3.20 carat pear cut Madagascan sapphire and 3.05 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.70 Carat Multi Color Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling multi color sapphire and diamond band ring. 10 mixed colored blue, yellow and pink pear shaped sapphires set in a 14k yellow gold open work setting. Framed with two rows of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.55 Carat Pear Rubelite Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's rubelite tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. Elongated pink pear shape Rubelite Tourmaline with two pear shaped side diamonds, accented with 10 round diamonds. 1 pink red R...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
.75 Carat Pear Shaped Blue Tanzanite Bead Set Diamond Platinum Engagment Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped Blue tanzanite cocktail ring with Bead set rows of diamonds in a platinum setting. 1 pear shape Tanzanite approx. total weight .75cts 98 round diamonds approx. total we...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.47 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Halon Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 3.47 carat pear shaped diamond, J VS2, accented by 1.15 carat total weight in round diamonds at the halo and along the split shank band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Rose Gold 3/8 Cttw Round-Cut Diamond Pear Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the eternal beauty of this exquisite 10K Rose Gold Promise Ring. Crafted with utmost precision, its delicate design gracefully adorns your finger, captivating all who lay ...
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
EGL Certified 1.25 Carat Pear Diamond Marquise Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience timeless elegance with our EGL certified 1.25 Carat Pear and Diamond 14k white gold engagment ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold 1.10 Carat Pear Shape Light Champagne Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k Rose gold delicate rustic ring features a 1.10 Carat Pear shape faceted brilliant light champagne color Natural Diamond encircled by a scattered halo of eight (8) brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
11.35 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
GIA Report: 5232936246 Carat Weight: 11.35ct Color: Fancy Yellow Brown Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Pear Brilliant Setting: 14K White Gold Solitaire Ring Size: 8 (sizable)
Diamond, 14k Gold
10K Rose Gold 3/8 Cttw Composite Diamond Pear Shaped Halo Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Captivate the heart with this enchanting 10K rose gold promise ring, exquisitely crafted to symbolize love's true promise. At its core, a cluster of natural, earth-mined diamonds spa...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.31 Carat I SI1 Natural Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 2.31 Carat I SI1 Natural Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring GIA report number: 5232784246 Diamond: 2.31 carat I SI1 pear shape natural diamond Accent diamonds: 2 taper...
Diamond, Platinum
1.0 Carat Pear Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 K gold Stamped 4.5 Grams Diamond VS quality and G/H color. The size of the stone is roughly 8.5 X 5.7 which is alm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.73 Carat Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an elongated pear shape blue sapphire, flanked by two brilliant pear shape diamonds. Set in a polished platinum mounting. Blue sapphire weighs 9.73 carats total. Diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant engagement ring showcases a GIA certified 2.00 carat natural pear-shaped diamond, beautifully set in a classic platinum mounting and complemented by refined tapered bagu...
2.3 Carat Pear, Baguette, Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
96 White Round Diamonds: 0.60 Carats 8 White Baguette Diamonds: 0.87 Carats 10 White Pear Diamonds: 0.83 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 7.32 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Pear Shape Pink Sapphire 18k RG Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate 14k yellow gold ring features a GIA-certified 1.71 Carat Rare Sri- Lankan Natural Pink sapphire Pear-shaped encircled by a halo of eight (8) brilliant round diamonds in...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Pear 1.06ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Note: Please contact us for a sizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.75ctw Cut: Pear Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1 1/8 cttw Diamond Pear Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique design features 1 1/8ct TDW of diamonds. Sparkling round cut diamonds in a drop shaped cluster sit at the center of a diamond studded halo. A double row of round diamonds...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1 1/8 cttw Diamond Pear Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique design features 1 1/8ct TDW of diamonds. Sparkling round cut diamonds in a drop shaped cluster sit at the center of a diamond studded halo. A double row of round diamonds...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1 1/8 cttw Diamond Pear Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique design features 1 1/8ct TDW of diamonds. Sparkling round cut diamonds in a drop shaped cluster sit at the center of a diamond studded halo. A double row of round diamonds...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 Pear shape Emerald Ring Emeralds are very precious , Very Difficult to find now a days and ge...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in White Gold Pear Shape 1.19 Carat
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your physic power. Designed with a tanzanite in center and halo of diamonds that ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,001 / item
Pear Shape Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pear Shape Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring features a brilliant pear-shaped diamond at its center, beautifully framed by a halo of smaller diamonds for added sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 14.31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 14.25c...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Neil Lane Morganite Diamond Ring - Rose Gold 14k Pear 2.93ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: Neil Lane Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Morganite Carat(s): 2.60ct Cut: Pear Natura...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: White/Blue/G...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
A.JAFFE Pear Shape 1.61 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold IGI
Located in San Diego, CA
A. JAFFE Style: Solitaire with Diamond Band IGI Certificate #: 32244170 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 5 - sizable TCW: 1.61 tcw Main Diamond: Pear Shape Diamond 0.81 cts Color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$78,383 / item
Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate your love with the stunning Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, a symbol of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Garnet & Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Pear Checkerboard 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Pear Checkerboard Color: Red ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Pear 1.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely En...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glitzy 6.82 Carat Pear Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamonds featuring natural blue topaz of 6.82 carats and diamonds of 0.17 carat.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald & Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a 7.81 carat pear-shaped cabochon-cut natural green emerald set in prong mounting, adorned with 0.29 carats of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Pear & Trillion 2.23ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnets Carat(s): 2.14ctw Cut: Pear & Trillion Colo...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98ctw Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamond (center) - 0.68 Carats, Pear Brilliant Cut, J Color, SI1 Clarity - Accents - 0.30 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, G - H Color, VS2 - SI2 Clarity Metal: 14k Wh...
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum 1.66ctw Vibrant Green Pear Emerald & Asscher Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Green Color - 1.23ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Vibrant Green Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.91ct Emerald and 2ct Pear Diamond ring MOI et TOI style ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique moi et toi emerald diamond ring, chunky and well made with a sturdy appearance for the lovers of large jewelry pieces. The emerald is natural and untreated at approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.92ctw Sapphire & Pear Diamond Swirl Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 18.1mm (0.71") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.2mm rise off the finger (at the pear diamond) Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is on...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.55ctw Floral Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Pear Na...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 7.18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 6.50ct Cut: Pe...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 2.67ct - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring size: 57 (EU) / 17 (IT) / 8 (US) Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Pear Modified Brilliant Carat: 2.12 cttw Color: Natural Coloured Clarity: SI Side Stones: ___...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harakh 2 3/8 Carat Brilliant Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, this exquisite and elegant cluster ring from the Cascade Collection is studded with 3 pear-cut diamonds, 27 brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.40ct Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Ballerina Ring in 14K Gold by Roshe Jewels
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.40ct Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Ballerina Ring in 14K Gold by Roshe Jewels This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 1.40 carats and has 12 round cut diamonds that weigh 0.32 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.20ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape Primary Stones: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity: Medium Fine Green Color/Clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,118Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Shape 18K White Gold Diamond Petal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Pear Shape 18K White Gold Diamond Petal Ring captures the essence of timeless beauty and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Kt Gold Ring Diamonds Pears F.Intense Yellow & White, Black & Cognac Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold Ring Diamonds Pears Yellow & White, Black & Cognac Diamonds Exclusive and 1 of a kind ,made in our atelier in Antwerp with our logo inside.
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Halo Diamond Platinum Pear Shape Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- Sleeping Beauty Blue Pear Shape Cabochon Turquoise, 12 MM x 8 MM, 44 Round Diamonds, G Color VS Clarity, 0.44 Carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
White Gold Pear Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring A 3.50 Carat Bright Blue Pear Cut Aquamarine Accented By A Halo of 20 Round Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling 0.60 Carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.30 Carats Total Pear and Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8 Exquisite mixed cut diamond band ring exudes modern elegance. This sparkling beauty features icy white pear, baguette and square shaped diamonds set in a single row, wi...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Ring Natural Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Pear shape 8x6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
14k Emerald Ring All Natural stones ! Pear shape Emerald with diamonds around Natural African Emerald size (8 X 6 mm) approx 0.92 carat Nice Green Color and has natural inclusions G...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This elegant Peter Suchy Workshop engagement ring features a GIA certified 1.27 carat bezel set pear shaped diamond, beautifully set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Pear-Shaped Natural Black Opal Diamond Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-Shaped Natural Black Opal Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, i...
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian-Inspired ring has a center pear cut Emerald that weighs 1.47 Carats with 29 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.28 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,550,000 / item
Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring 18K in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a luminous entrance with this Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.55 Carat White Marquise and Pear Shape Diamonds Eternity Band Platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A classic FERRUCCI 3.55 carat of bright white diamonds G color, SI+++ clarity, marquise and pear shape cuts, set to perfection in a hand crafted, Platinum 950 eternity band, 8 mm wid...
White Diamond, Platinum
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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