'The Rose Diamond' - GIA 5.59CT Type IIA Natural Pink Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
'THE ROSE DIAMOND' is an extraordinary natural pink pear shaped diamond ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 1.21 Carat G/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An beautiful platinum diamond engagement ring. The central pear shape diamond weighs 1.21ct, is G colour and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond .50 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone White Diamond Pear Shape Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.95 ct. white diamond pear shapes. Handmade in 14k yellow gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Diamond ring 14KT gold engagement ring pear gemstone ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This tanzanite ring is perfect, not too violet not too light, stunning color and design, very modern, japanese inspired design in 14KT white gold. Why buy from us among others? -We ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Ring, 0.31ct GH-SI, Unisex
Located in Great neck, NY
- 14K Yellow Gold, Gold Weight 8.37 grams - 1 Natural Pear Shape Diamond, Diamond Weight 0.31 carats - Diamond Color & Clarity GH-SI - Ring Size 7 (can be sized by a jeweler) - M...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 9.52ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 9.48ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Nat...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White & Yellow Cognac Pear Shape & Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White & Yellow Cognac Pear Shape & Princess Cut Diamond Ring Completely hand made in our Atelier.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear Garnet 14k Gold Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Garnet gold ring. Genuine garnet ring.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby gold ring. Genuine ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear Emerald 14k Gold Ring, Emerald Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear Emerald 14k gold ring. Emerald gold ring. Genuine emerald ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 2.15 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White setting with two natural pear cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.36tcw Diamond 1.60ct Emerald Ring, featuring a vivid green 1.60ct emerald as the centerpiece. The emerald is accented by approximately 0.36tcw of sparkling ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Platinum Pear Shape Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Tiffany Blue Colored Pear Shaped Cabochon Natural Turquoise surrounded by beautiful diamonds in a halo setting.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Peter Suchy 4.01 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy 4.01ct pear shape blue Sapphire engagement ring. Pear shaped center stone with pear diamond and baguette cut accent diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,409Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace the art of movement with the Spectrum Pear-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring. This captivating statement piece features a fluid, open-ended design adorned with rows of high-brilliance,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$565Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring in 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$650Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Bezel Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 4.8 Grams Diamond Count: 1 pear cut Total Diamond Weight: ~1.15 carats Diamond Color: fancy yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 ctw Emerald & Diamond Pear Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: emerald, 1 stone pear cut 7 x 5 mm approximately .60 carat diamonds, 29 stones single cut round 1.5 - 1.75 mm approximately .50 total carats Ring Size 5.25 Length: 14.8 mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.32 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made in 18K Gold with 12 perfectly matched Pear Brilliant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode with a sizing bar.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 2.22tcw Pear and Round Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold with a white gold head and features a pear-shaped diamond at center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ring 18kt Gold Pear Diamond 1.24 carats GIA & Diamonds 0.62 carats Split Shank
Located in Miami, FL
A resplendent symbol of timeless love and grace, this exquisite 18kt white gold halo engagement ring features a stunning pear-shaped diamond at its heart, cradled within a delicate e...
Diamond, Gold
18k White Gold Pear Diamond Cts 0.52 and Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in luminous 18k white gold (2.41 grams), this engagement ring dazzles with 30 round diamonds (0.08 cts), 1 baguette diamond (0.02 cts), 3 marquise diamonds (0.11 cts), 1 prin...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1980s, Unisex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant and distinctive, this 18K yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring showcases a graceful pear-shaped sapphire surrounded by a refined arrangement of brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jemma Wynne Emerald and Diamond Pear bezel set "Kissing Ring"
By Jemma Wynne
Located in Englewood, NJ
Our one-of-a-kind two stone ring is constructed in our rich 18K yellow gold and deep green colored Zambian emerald and Pear shaped diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,953Sale Price|20% Off
1.83ct Pear & Marquise Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This handmade 1.83 carat Pear and Marquise Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 karat white gold stands as one of the collection's most compelling performers — and the numbers reflect ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Pear shape Natural Color Diamond and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one-of-a-kind ring with rare fancy color diamonds set in an elegant look . Color Diamond - 5.72 cs White diamond - 0.45 cts 18k Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone Je...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Navette Ring with Pear-Shaped Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Flanking the center are two pear-shaped diamonds, totaling approximately 0.25 carats, bezel-set within sculptural terminals that enhance the ring’s elongated, eye-shaped form.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.14 Carat D SI1 Pear Shape Diamond and Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning 3.14 carat pear shape Diamond and platinum ring. The pear shape is set in a four prong basket setting, with a tapered baguette Diamond on each side tapering in...
Diamond, Platinum
7.76 Carat Pear Shape Opal and Round White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.05 ct. opal pear shape with 2.41 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Pear-Shaped Opal & Diamond Ring, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a captivating pear-shaped opal as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow 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
Contemporary Three-Finger Marquise Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Three-Finger Marquise and Pear Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring in 18kt White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
New Platinum GIA 1.06ctw Pear Sideways Bezel Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It comes with its original GIA certification for the diamond. Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - SI2 Clarity ** See Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring features pave set diamond band with pear cut diamond set in the center of the ring making a minimalist diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Crossover Ring with 5-Carat Pear-Shaped Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Crossover Ring with 5-Carat Pear-Shaped Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds This stunning crossover design ring features a 5-carat pear-shaped emerald, GRS certified with m...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 1.39 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White setting with two natural pear cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
14KT White Gold Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 14KT white gold ring showcases a captivating 2.09-carat pear-shaped sapphire, certified by GAL for authenticity and quality.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Two-stone Pear shape white & yellow diamond cocktail ring, Gia certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
It showcases two beautifully matched natural Pear-shaped diamonds: 1.02 carat G color, SI2 clarity Pear shape 1.02 carat Fancy Light Yellow diamond Pear shape Both diamonds are GI...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Pear Shape Wide Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This striking diamond ring showcases a captivating arrangement of pear-shaped natural diamonds totaling 2.46 carats, expertly set in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.23ct Pear & Baguette, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A precise line of baguette diamonds runs through a fan of pear-shaped stones, giving this ring the character of a jeweled leaf.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Rodney Rayner Pear Quartz Pink Topaz Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Rodney Rayner
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rodney Rayner cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold, set with a large pear shaped quartz, a halo of pink topaz and diamond shoulders.
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 29.31ct Natural Pear Shaped Aquamarine Diamonds Ring 14kt 12399*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Natural Aquamarine ring. Pear Shaped Brilliant, clean clarity & Transparent.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
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
18 K White Gold Eternity Ring Pear Shape Tanzanite Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This 18 K white gold prong set eternity ring features 14 pear shape Tanzanites with a total weight of 4.26 ct and 3 pear shape DIamonds weiging 0.99 ct, J color, I 1 clarity.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$90,000Sale Price|20% Off
TYEPE IIA GIA Certified 3 Carat D Color Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold engagement ring featuring a 3.21 carat pear brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, White Gold
Sophia D. Pear Shape Toi et Moi Ring with Diamond and Ruby
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D "Toi et Moi" ring featuring a pear shaped diamond with an approximate weight of 2.19 carats and a pear shaped ruby with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats surrounded wit...
Diamond, Ruby
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 18k White Gold Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 18k White Gold Band This ring features pear-shaped diamonds which are set side-by-side, specifically slanted.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 14k White Gold Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 14k White Gold Band This ring features pear-shaped diamonds which are set side-by-side, specifically slanted.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pear shape 0.5 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in London, England
GIA Certified Pear shape 0.5 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring This timeless beauty features a GIA certified 0.5 carat, natural yellow Diamond at its centre.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5.49ct Pear-Shaped Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning 5.49 carat pear-shaped tourmaline, rich in deep red hues that radiate warmth and elegance.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pear Sapphire Diamond Swirl Bypass Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique diamond and sapphire platinum bypass cocktail ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18 K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Pear Shape Tsavorites Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This 18 K yellow Gold prong set eternity ring features 14 vivid green pear shape Tsavorites with a total weight of 4.36 ct and 3 pear shape DIamonds weiging 0.89 ct, J color, I 1 cla...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.42 Carat Fancy Light Blue Pear Diamond Rose Cut Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This platinum ring is centered on a natural Fancy Light Blue pear-shaped diamond of 0.42 carat, graded by GIA with VS1 clarity, even color distribution and no fluorescence.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.01ct F VS2 Pear Brilliant Diamond 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Premier Gem Corp
Located in New York, NY
Confidence in this ring is underpinned by the GIA report accompanying its 1.01-carat pear-shaped diamond, which confirms a color grade of F and a clarity of VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring 18Kt Gold GIA Pear Diamond and Oval Pink Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring features a stunning 1.60-carat pear-shaped diamond in color E and clarity VS2, beautifully complemented by a vibrant 2.75-carat oval pink sapphire.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 0.39ct Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Contemporary Year: 2000s Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.39 Cut: Pear Color: I Clarity: VS2 Accent Diamonds: 34 Round Brilliant = 0.30 Cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal Ruby Diamond Statement Ring Pear Dark Opal Halo Cocktail Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 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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