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18 Karat Pear Shaped Diamond Necklace 9 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
shaped diamonds. The necklace is set half way of diamonds. The total weight of the piece is 9.17 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.75 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Platinum Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
with a row of 6 round cut diamonds totaling .48cts with two EGL certified pear shaped diamond at each
Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER 5.45 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Breathtaking Classic Cartier diamond ring is centered With a stunning pear-shaped natural
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.54 Carat Pear Shaped Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a captivating 2.54 carat pear shaped natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Twin Heart Pinky Ring, 0.25 Carats Pear Shaped Diamonds, Cocktail Ring
By KAMYEN
Located in Dubai, AE
The twin heart pinky ring consists of a pair of pear shapes put together to create an illusion of a
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring. This Ring is part of a Suite and can be purchased
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.88CTW Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Webster, NY
diamond in the center. Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.52CT Center Diamond Cut: Pear Center Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 9 Carat Pear Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring Jacket in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
exceptional piece. It features a vibrant green pear-shaped Zambian emerald, weighing 9 carats. It is secured
Category

20th Century North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.27 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped Periwinkle Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified pear shaped sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear and Round Diamond Floral Shaped White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Type: Floral Shaped Earrings Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 8 Pear Shaped Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.34 Carat Pear Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Extraordinary pear rose cut diamond halo engagement ring. Unique 1.34ct pear shaped center stone
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
alternating with channel set Baguette and Round cut diamonds in pear shaped shank, giving it a spectacular
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

PANIM Mille Etoiles 9 Pear Diamond Rosecut 18K Rose Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mille Etoiles 9 Pear Diamond Rosecut 18K Rose Gold Necklace This necklace features 9 Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pear shaped ruby and diamond cluster has a heart shaped feel to it. The diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

0.43ct Diamond Pear Shaped and Solitaire Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Drop earrings/ Halo diamond dangle earrings/ wedding earrings / Gold earrings/ Dainty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

0.43ct Diamond Pear Shaped and Solitaire Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Drop earrings/ Halo diamond dangle earrings/ wedding earrings / Gold earrings/ Dainty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Yellow Topaz Drop Diamond Dangly Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
​ ​Diamond Count: 2 ​ ​Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.02 carats ​ ​Diamond Color: G ​ ​Diamond Clarity: I1
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Morganite Shape: Pear Size: 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Morganite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

61.58 Carat Pear Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Retro Pendent Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
stunning 61.58cts pear shaped aqua, mounted in a 14k rose gold setting. The aqua is accented by 9 square
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Diamond and Sapphire dangle drop earrings. 9 round cut diamonds with a pear shaped bezel set
Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1 ct. Pear Shaped Green Chrome Tourmaline and Diamond Custom Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The vibrant custom chrome tourmaline and diamond ring is bold and beautiful! With a pear shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

80.81 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
-SI clarity, 11 Fancy Intense yellow radiant cut diamonds weighing approximately 9 carats total, VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

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

AGL 5.39 Carat Pear Paraiba Tourmaline Platinum Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Ceylon Blue Sapphires and diamonds gracefully surround this spectacular 5.39 Carat elongated pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals. the opals
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Checkerboard Citrine Garnet & Diamond Ring 9 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9 carat gold, The Angie Ring is a stunningly eccentric design. Her golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

18K White Gold 9 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
her feature marquise, oval, pear, and round shaped diamonds in a prong-setting and arranged in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 9 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
her feature marquise, oval, pear, and round shaped diamonds in a prong-setting and arranged in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Small Pear Drops Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats of SI-V Quality white diamond. Flexible pear shaped diamonds dangle with the biggest in the center
Category

2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

43.00 Carat Pear Briolette Amethyst Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
allure of our 43.00ct pear shaped briolette Amethyst. The top of the pendant is 14k yellow gold and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1930s Old Euorpean Pear cut Diamond and White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.68 carat diamond and 9 karat white gold necklace; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Interesting Emerald Diamond Stackable Band 14K Gold Pear Shape Emerald .50 CT
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Juxtaposed emerald and diamond ring. The pear shaped emeralds make a zigzag design with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 9.00 Carat Diamond Dangle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 9 dangling Pear-Shaped Diamonds weighing a total of approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Drop Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
eight cut diamond sits on each side in pear shaped white gold settings, adding a soft touch of sparkle
Category

1990s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold & Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
over 3/8" wide Stones: ~7x5.5mm pear sapphire and 9 round diamonds ~3mm each very white and clear
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.00 Carats Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique eternity band contains 44 pear shaped diamonds weighing 9.00 carats total. Mounted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75ctw Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 18K White Gold, Length 16.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
collection. Stones: emerald pear cut 5.25 x 5.75 x 3.54 mm approximately .60 carats diamond, 23 stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.63tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & White/Black Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
right attention! The 1.54-carat pear-shaped emerald is carefully bezel set in a 14K white gold setting
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Gubelin GRS Certified 9 Ct. Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering a cushion-shaped sapphire, flanked by 9 cushion-shaped diamonds, decorated throughout
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.50 Cat Pear Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Romantic Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic and unique twist to the pear-shaped engagement rings, inspired by a vine floral design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4.98 Carat Green Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
pear-shaped emerald at its center, surrounded by a dazzling halo of 227 round diamonds totaling 2.65
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Bypass Style Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Pear Tanzanite Total Carat Weight: 3.5 carats Tanzanite Color: Violet Blue Diamond Count: 9 Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Cttw Miracle-Set Diamond Pear Shape Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
• Diamond 1 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 9, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Miracle, Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

AIG Certified 22.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 14.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
This exquisite necklace features pear shaped Zambian Emeralds and sparkling Diamonds , creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold gold and diamond cocktail ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 31 round and 33 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & 2.0 Carat Diamond Halo Drop and Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
-shaped blue sapphires and encircled by halos of dazzling diamonds. With a total diamond weight of 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Pear Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7, is a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire 2 3/4 Carat Diamond Halo Drop Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphires accented with 2 3/4 carats of radiant diamonds. The highlight of each earring is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 3.90 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent antique Victorian 3.90 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set heart and
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI certified 6.72 Carat Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring Pendent 2 way
Located in KOWLOON, HK
diamonds. The pear-shaped ruby in this ring pendant captivates the eye with its rich and vibrant red hue
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Green Emerald & Diamond, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring. Set with an approximately 2.75 carat Pear Shaped Emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Detachable 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Charm Earring with Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
- Pair of pear shaped sapphire (6x4mm) 0.60ct each, 1.20 Carat total weight. - Round GHSI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

IGI certified 4.19 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Pendent 2 way
Located in KOWLOON, HK
diamonds. The pear-shaped Colombian emerald in this ring pendant captivates the eye with its rich and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Lugano 10.25 Carat Multi-Color Diamond Wood Cuff
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made with 9 rustic fancy color diamonds, round and pear shaped rose cuts. The perimeter of the flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

2.01 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
energy and sensuality. Designed with pear shaped ruby in center and halo of Clustered diamonds that makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round and Pear Cut Diamond Pavé Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and Pear Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.00 CTW Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1905 Negligé necklace paved with 10 carats of diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
rest of the necklace is totally flexible, and the old cut pear shaped diamonds inside the two pear
Category

Early 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1.45 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold PE
Located in Columbus, OH
Make a royal statement with this breathtaking pear-shaped blue sapphire ring, encircled by a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.00 Carat Diamond Antique Style Pendeloque Georgian Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Hand crafted from start to finish, made in 9 KT gold with a silver top They are overwhelmed by Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

GIA Certified 16.15 Carat Ruby Emerald Diamond Cluster Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
3.00cts 48 round diamonds, approx. total weight 2.70cts, H, Vs to SI 9 baguette cut diamonds, approx
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

1.71 Carat Diamond Teardrop Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
exquisite pair features a 9-diamond pear-shaped centerpiece that creates a brilliant glimmer. The outer
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

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9 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 9 carat pear shaped diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 107 vintage editions and 354 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 9 carat pear shaped diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9 carat pear shaped diamond over the years, but those made by Mark Broumand, Alberto and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 9 carat pear shaped diamond of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 381, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. Most of our 9 carat pear shaped diamond for sale are for women, but there are 123 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 9 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond?

The price for a 9 carat pear shaped diamond starts at $525 and tops out at $1,995,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,500.

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.