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Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Earrings, 2 pear shape emeralds approximately 3.64 cts , 20 baguette
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

8.96 Carat Pear shape Emerald and Mix Shape Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and chic necklace showcasing a drop pendant with an 8.96-carat pear shape emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Drop Pear Shape 2.7 Carats Paper Clip Necklace
Located in London, GB
Introducing a modern, timeless one of a kind emerald drop necklace of 2.7 cts that is sure to turn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Drop Earrings with Pear Shape Emeralds 6.96ct and Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Drop Earrings with Pear Shape Emeralds and diamonds Mounted in 18K White & Yellow Gold with 3 row
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Necklace
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Necklace Set with 9 Emeralds weighing 20.43 Carats and 17.74 Carats of Diamonds. Set in
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

4.47 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted Emerald Earrings starring 2 Pear Shape Natural Emeralds totaling 4.47 Carat. Our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.47 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted Emerald Earrings starring 2 Pear Shape Natural Emeralds totaling 4.47 Carat. Our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dangling Pear Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a statement with these glamorous pear-shaped drop earrings, adorned with radiant natural
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

6.96 ct Natural Pear Shape Emerald Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautiful emerald & diamond earrings feature 2 emeralds weighing 6.22 cts and diamonds
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

5.55 ct Natural Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning hand-made double halo pear shape emerald earrings. The earrings feature two natural pear
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Faye Kim Platinum Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind Platinum Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Earrings comprise bright and beautiful
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pear Cut Drop Shape Green Emerald Diamond Feather Luxury 18k White Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K White Gold 11.66 grams weight 2.25 inches length 3.00 cts G/VS Diamonds 6 CTW Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

18 Karat Gold Pear Shape Emerald, Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of hanging earrings, crafted in 18k white gold, each featuring a large drop pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Natural Emerald Drop Earrings Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 1.26 Ct. Earrings Size :- 16 mm approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Pear Cut Drop Shape Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Layer Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Multi Pear Cut Drop Shape Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Layer Necklace18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.80 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, and pear shaped Emerald set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut Diamonds weigh 1.59 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.39ct Pear Shape Emerald & Round Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
• Platinum • 12.39 Carats • Sold as pair • Number of pear Shape Emeralds: 8 • Carat Weight
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pear Cut Drop Shape Green Emerald Diamond Feather Luxury 18k White Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K White Gold 11.66 grams weight 2.25 inches length 3.00 cts G/VS Diamonds 6 CTW Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.92 Carat of Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, and pear shape Emerald set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut Diamonds weigh 1.61 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Era 21 Carat Cabochon Pear Shape Emerald Drop Earrings AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco Zambian Emerald and diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. These earrings are
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald

18k Gold Diamond, Pear Shape Emerald Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
, each crafted in 18k white gold set with brilliant diamonds and pear shape emeralds. The suite is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pear Shape 15.69cts Gübelin Cert Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
of 32.23cts. The pendant is comprised of a pear shape Colombian emerald weighing 15.69cts with a
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Necklace - 18.44 Carat - 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Exquisite red carpet 18K yellow gold necklace made circa 1985 features one GIA certified pear shape
Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.67ct Pear Shape Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
• 18KT White Gold • 9.67 Carats • Sold as a pair (2 earrings in total) • Number of Pear Shape
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.87ct Pear Shape Emerald & Round Diamond Earrings in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Emeralds: 2 • Carat Weight: 10.68ctw • Number of Round Diamonds: 2 • Carat Weight: 1.45ctw
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

16.84ct Pear Shape Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Earrings in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Emeralds: 2 • Carat Weight: 14.54ctw • Number of Oval Diamonds: 2 1) Carat Weight
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Earring with Pear Shape Faceted Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Details: - Primary Stone: - Emerald Primary Stone Shape: - Pear shape Primary Stone Cut: - Faceted
Category

2010s Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.30 Carat Pear and Heart Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
brilliant (.20 each) cut diamonds. Completed with two exquisite greenish yellow pear brilliant shape
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Oval & Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Elevate your style with the enchanting allure of this Oval & Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval & Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Elevate your style with the enchanting beauty of this Oval & Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ear Cuff Pear Shape Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning Pear Shape Ear Cuff Earrings. Crafted from 14K white gold, they boast a graceful
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Extraordinary GIA certified pear shape diamond with emerald and sapphire Art Deco inspired earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

11 Ct Pear Shape Zambian Natural Emerald & 17 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 11 Ct Pear Shape Zambian Natural Emerald & approximately 17 Ct Diamond Necklace 18
Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Roman Malakov 3.37 Carats Total Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This chic and beautiful drop earrings showcases pear shape green emeralds weighing 3.37 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald Earrings Pear Shape GIA Certified 3.26 ct 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-Kind Colombian Emerald Earrings 3.26 Ct Total - Emerald Weight 2.43 Ct Total - Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pear Shaped Drop Necklace
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape in 3 colors and the feminine touch of how it lays on the body. 4 Colombian Emeralds weighing
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape in 3 colors and the feminine touch of how it lays on the body. 4 Colombian Emeralds weighing
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Leon Mege diamond chandelier earrings with pear-shape morganites
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous platinum drop earrings feature pink emeralds - natural morganites just under two carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Platinum

6.56tcw Jaw Dropping Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Drop Dangle Stud Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Shape: Tear Drop Weight: 6.56tcw Clarity: Transparent Saturation: Medium Color: Bright Green Luster
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 2.88 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold fashion earrings center stone emerald pear shape 2.88 cts with 0.70 cts diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 15.40ctw Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings, Pear Modified Brillian
Located in Holtsville, NY
These 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings showcase a stunning combination of marquise
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.97 Carat Emerald Pear Shaped Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald pieces. This is a great bridesmaid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Karat white Gold 14 karat
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Emerald Pear Cut Half Floral Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Drop earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 7.41 Carat Emerald Pear Drop Charms Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 7.41 ct > Gemstone Size - 7 x 4 mm > Gemstone pcs - 7 > Gemstone Shape - Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Colombian Emerald Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Shape or Cut Emerald : Pearl Cut Average Color/Clarity : Beautiful Medium 100% NATURAL Green Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

10 Carat Pear Cut Mirrored Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat two-tone solid gold mounts these one-of-a-kind mirrored opposites emerald and diamond drop
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14k Gold 3.31ct GIA Pear Emerald Bezel Old European Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
matching pair of GIA certified pear brilliant cut emeralds prong set in sturdy yellow gold baskets. The
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear emerald earrings studs. Emerald and diamonds earrings.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with pear natural emeralds and diamonds. May birthstone. Contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Gemistry 16cts Emerald Victorian Pear Drop Earrings in 18k/14k Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Gemistry 16 Cts. Emerald Victorian Pear Drop Earrings in 18K/14K Sterling Silver. These
Category

2010s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
cut green Emeralds. 22.10 carats of white pear shape, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

14k Gold Earrings with Pear Emeralds and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds earrings studs. Pear emerald gold studs. Genuine emerald earrings. May
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Elegant Green Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of handmade Green Emerald and Diamond drop earrings. 4 pear shape Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

5.63 carats of Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
stunning emeralds, totaling 5.63 carats, delicately cut into pear and baguette shapes, evoking the lush
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape emerald studs Omega back closure Set in 18k white gold Length of drop: 2.5" This product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Dangling Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
pear-shaped diamond, surrounded by a golden plate, and a vibrant green emerald, creating a stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fancy Multi Shape Diamond Earrings (6.61 ct.) in 18K Gold
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
, including heart, pear, oval, marquise, and emerald cuts. Each diamond sparkles with brilliance and fire
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of important earrings featuring two pear-shape green emeralds and diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Drop & Riviera Changeable Necklace Plat
Located in New York, NY
large size Diamonds of three shapes . Emerald cut, Pear and Round. Total carat weight of The diamonds
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

2 Carat Emerald Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1980s Item Features: Features 2.00 carats total weight vibrant green pear shape Emerald from South
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Emerald Pear Shape Drop Shape For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emerald pear shape drop shape for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect emerald pear shape drop shape among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an emerald pear shape drop shape has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Harbor Diamonds and OGI Ltd are consistently popular. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and emerald cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an emerald pear shape drop shape, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Emerald Pear Shape Drop Shape?

Prices for an emerald pear shape drop shape can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $799 and can go as high as $950,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $25,000.

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.