Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Ring Set with 1.52ct Pear Shape Aquamarine
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous pear shape aquamarine ring is set in a platinum setting, with 0.22ct natural round brilliant cut diamonds on shoulders.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Engagement Ring with 2.01ct Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18K Yellow gold Center stone: 2.01ct Fancy Yellow VVS2 GIA#5211897846 Pear Shape Diamond Fancy Yellow Diamond 3 row shank, diamond bridge and diamond prongs totaling 0.65c...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,715 / item
Pear garnet 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Minimalist garnet ring. 0.50 ct garnet ring.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Pear Na...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Emerald Multi Diamonds Bypass Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Emerald Multi Diamonds Bypass Ring 14k White Gold features pear cut emerald set in the ends of the ring with multi cut diamonds set on the band.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Emerald Multi Diamonds Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Emerald Multi Diamonds Bypass Ring 18k White Gold features pear cut emerald set in the ends of the ring with multi cut diamonds set on the band.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Another hand made masterpiece from the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry, located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. Please inquire for additional details, certificates, pricing, or any...
Diamond, Blue Diamond
Diana M. 15.01 Carat F-SI2 Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Pear Shaped Diamond Ring, features 15.01 Carats F Color SI2 in Clarity, certified Set in Platinum hand made diamond mounting with 2.00 Carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 1.19 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 1.19 TCW Certified $6,090 121438 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 6.04ct Natural Light Pink Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Pear
Located in New York, NY
- Don't pay retail prices ! we offer all of our customers the lowest wholesale prices possible. - Don't miss out on these great deals ! If you like it bid on it ! - 100% natural co...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$115,781Sale Price|28% Off
4.02 Carat F VS2 Pear Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 4.02 carat pear brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
0.80ct FSI pear cut diamond ring wedding band eternity
Located in Brisbane, AU
4 x 0.20ct FSI diamonds *natural mine diamonds* =0.80ct diamonds total 18ct yellow gold custom made to your size comes with gift box please advise our customer sales team your si...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.09ct Pear & Marquise, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear and marquise diamonds overlap into a broad floral crown across this cocktail ring.
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, mounted in a 14k rose gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.86 Carat Pear Shape Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, art-deco looking, pear shaped 0.86 carat eye clean Rose Cut Diamond centre stone, with 2.66 carat pear shaped Zambian Emerald with great luster and vivid green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA Certified 6.73ct Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring D/SI2
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This platinum diamond ring centers a GIA certified pear shape diamond weighing 6.73 carats, D color, SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire floral ring with green leaves.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Yellow sapphire floral ring with green leaves.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring Description: A bold 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a richly hued pear cut sapphire as its centerpiece, accented by a sweeping arrang...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
3.51 Carat Pear Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking statement ring featuring a 3.51 carat pear-shaped diamond set in warm 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.01ct G SI1 Pear Diamond and 0.33ctw Tapered Baguette Platinum Ring
By Premier Gem Corp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century elegance finds its sharpest expression in this three-stone arrangement, a design that prioritizes geometry and clean lines. At the heart sits a pear-shaped diamond weighi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Ct Pear Shape Diamond Emeralds Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Diamonds and Emeralds cocktail ring in contemporary design , so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and charm on...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum GIA 2.55ctw Pear Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.18ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numerous Natural Genu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 10k Pear .15ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .13ct Cut: Pear...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$825Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire gold ring.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 5.09ct, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Everything in this design leads back to one pear-shaped diamond. Its elongated outline rises above a smooth 18K white gold band, with the setting kept visually restrained so the ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$416,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.01 Carat Pear Modified Brilliant Diamond Ring – Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary diamond ring featuring a magnificent 9.01 carat natural pear modified brilliant cut diamond, accompanied by a GIA grading report.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.36 CTW Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut diamond weighing approximately 1.04 carats with I color and SI1 clarity Basket set and flanked by cathedral shoulders bar set with tapered baguette cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Ring with 1.60 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond and Baguette Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A classic platinum diamond ring centering a beautifully proportioned pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Pear Shape Pink Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful ring features an amazing Pear-shaped Fancy intense purplish Pink diamond at its forefront, accentuated by shimmery pink diamond and white diamond halos.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Pear-Shaped Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely faceted, pear-shaped Columbian emerald features at the center of this ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Platinum and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring. 2.60ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Vintage-Style Material: Platinum with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Ring Size: 6.5 This remarkable ring centers a GIA-certified 2.60-carat natural fancy yellow pear-shaped diamond, pre...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Pear cut Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 2.76 ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exceptional cocktail ring is a celebration of elegance and artistry, centered around a mesmerizing pear-shaped Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow natural diamond that radiates vivid ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Okre by Yessayan, Pyramid Yellow & White Gold Pear Diamond Ring
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Okre by Yessayan - Pyramid Yellow & White Gold Pear Diamond Ring 1.16 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 8.9 Grams of 18k Yellow & White Gold No two products are exactly sam...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Colors - Alternating Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Total Weight in the photos. Larger and smaller sizes are available and are made to order. Fancy Yellow Diamonds and Colorless (G color) VS-VVS Clarity Pear Shape 10 Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Pear .77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ....
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,575Sale Price / item|20% Off
Made to Order GIA Certified Engagement Ring Pear Diamond Cut
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
In fact, this cut combines two parts, where one is a form of the marquise, and the second is a classic round one. The pear diamond ring visually gives the female hand an aristocratic...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,519Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 1.48 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Pear-cut 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
- Contemporary pear-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring - 0.80ct pear brilliant-cut centre diamond (G / SI1) - Tapered baguette diamond shoulders, approx 0.20ct total (F-G / VS2) -...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Pear Wrap Ring in 18K White Gold 0.95 Ct Open Cuff Diamond Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The pear-shaped diamonds add softness and movement, making this ring an ideal choice for those who appreciate unique diamond jewelry with a modern edge.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Blue Pear Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Blue Diamond
$2,496Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear Zambian Emerald Gemstone Ring Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this natural pear emerald gemstone ring, accented with dazzling diamonds and meticulously crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1/4 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Gold Coil Ring
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 3.39 gms Diamond- 0.23 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Weight: 3.44 gms Ring Size: 6.5 US *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
0.63Ct Natural Pear Shape Blue Topaz and diamonds ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.63Ct Natural Pear Shape Blue Topaz and Diamonds 14K White Gold Ring Product Description: Embrace the serene beauty of our Blue Topaz and diamonds ring, a ring that brings togethe...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Bypass Ring, 1.77ct Pear & Marquise, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear and marquise diamonds gather into a curved spray above a second, pavé-set line, which finishes in a single pear-shaped diamond.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
2.83 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A classic 2.83 carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring, with 0.2 carats White Diamonds set in 18K White Gold...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.35 CT Bezel Set East West Pear Diamond Ring in 14K Gold Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in solid 14K gold, this east-west pear diamond ring showcases a 0.30 carat natural diamond in a sleek bezel setting that gives the piece a clean and modern feel.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Stunning Platinum GIA 3.81ctw Large Pear Diamond Baguette Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.8mm (0.54") (at the halo - north to south) - 16.4mm (0.64") (east to west, diamond to diamond), 1.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.3mm rise off the finger Cond...
Diamond, Platinum
8 CT Natural Pear Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Crown Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic handmade platinum diamond ring, circa 1940s–1950s (Retro). Set with 16 pear-shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 8.00 CT in total, approximately E–G color and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. 18kt Yellow Gold Ring Pear Shape Diamond and Round Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow gold pear shape diamond ring center stone 3.50 carat G-SI2 GIA certified (psc196) in a emerald halo setting and round diamonds on the side with total weight of 8.30 carat...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,496 / item
1.26ct Marquise Pear Diamond Cuff Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Expertly set in a sleek cuff-style band, the diamonds are arranged in an intricate pattern that wraps around the finger with effortless grace. The cuff design adds a modern twist to ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.30tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Three brilliant round diamonds accent the rare emerald on either side. Excellent colorless diamonds with VS clarity highlight the pear cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Certified 7.48ctw Pear Cut Natural Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum GIA Certified 7.48ctw Pear Cut Natural Diamond 3 Stone Ring Style: 3 Stone Ring Material: Platinum Diamond Details: This ring features a GIA Certified Pear Cut Diamond cent...
Diamond, Platinum
20.60cts Pear Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring and Pendant Rindant
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Pear-shaped Aquamarine, ~20.60 ct Accent Stones: Round-cut Diamonds, ~1.75 ct total Diamond Quality: G–H Color / VS Clarity Ring Size: US 5.50 (siz...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
4 Carat Light Yellow Pear Diamond Purple Sapphire Bubble Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
A fresh take on the classic cocktail ring, this one of a kind design centers around a 4.30 carat light yellow pear shaped diamond with VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
26895 Tiffany & Co Soleste Platinum 3.01ct Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Pear shape diamond weighs 3.01ct The center diamond has a hairline scratch, which is not visible to the naked eye (barely visible under 10x magnification) Diamond G color VS1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Pear Color: Purple ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,400Sale Price|20% Off
5.13 Carat Pink Pear-shape Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Rose Gold ring featuring a 5.13 carat pear-shape natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Rose Gold
4ct Pear Cut Diamond Croc Tail Ring in Platinum and White diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a strong yet playful statement, the Croc Tail Ring showcases a magnificent 4ct pear cut natural white diamond embraced by OHLIGUER'S signature sculptural talons.
White Diamond, Platinum
Modern GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Intense Orange Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
By Radiam Diamond Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 18k yellow gold ring set with a GIA certified 0.70ct Pear Shape SI1 Fancy Intense yellowish Orange as well as two pear shaped colorless diamonds and a princess cut weighing approx...
Diamond, 18k 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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