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GIA Certified 0.13 Carat Fancy Light Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.13 Carat Fancy Light Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.13 Carat Fancy Light Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2225431994 Shape And Cut: pear Carat Weight: 0.13 carat Measurements: 4.04 x 2.93 x 1.86 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: ...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2488173234 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 2.00 carat Measurements: 9.61 X 6.58 X 4.40 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brownish Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAM...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7366295674 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.45 carat Measurements: 6.97 x 4.38 x 1.97mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.60 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.60 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.60 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7432930028 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.60 carat Measurements: 6.76 x 4.50 x 2.85 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7481173185 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Measurements: 7.91 x 5.07 x 3.39 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF T...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.74 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.74 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.74 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5296531331 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.74 carat Measurements: 7.32 x 4.92 x 2.93 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Yellow Brown FEATURES OF THE DI...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1477305340 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 3.50 carat Measurements: 12.56 x 7.53 x 5.04 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1233563233 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.30 carat Measurements: 5.55 x 3.52 x 2.51 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Brownish Yellow FEATURES OF THE ...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2427355687 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.89 carat Measurements: 7.62 x 5.15 x 3.19 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow FEATURES OF THE...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5266991793 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 6.08 x 4.00 x 2.78 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow FEATURES OF THE...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

Vintage 1960s Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds Bracelet
Vintage 1960s Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds Bracelet

Vintage 1960s Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum featuring Pear-Shaped treated Fancy Yellow Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats, as well as Marquise and Round Brilliant cut White Diamo...

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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Fancy Light Green SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Fancy Light Green SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Fancy Light Green SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

This shape is versatile and can be used in a variety of jewelry settings, including engagement rings, pendants, and earrings. Pear shaped diamonds are particularly popular for their ...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6375435628 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.82 carat Measurements: 8.41 x 6.05 x 2.43mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellowish Green FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Our Pear shaped diamonds are often chosen for engagement rings and pendants due to their unique silhouette and timeless appeal.

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Fancy Light Green SI2 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Fancy Light Green SI2 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Fancy Light Green SI2 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2376762009 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.89 carat Measurements:7.19 x 5.28 x 3.14 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Green FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: ...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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GIA Certified 0.86 Carat Fancy Light Yellowish Green SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.86 Carat Fancy Light Yellowish Green SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.86 Carat Fancy Light Yellowish Green SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5373762438 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.86 carat Measurements: 7.21 x 5.41 x 3.1 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Yellowish Green FEATURES OF TH...

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Vintage 1960s 2.10 Carat Yellow Diamonds and 6.00 Carat White Diamonds Earrings
Vintage 1960s 2.10 Carat Yellow Diamonds and 6.00 Carat White Diamonds Earrings

Vintage 1960s 2.10 Carat Yellow Diamonds and 6.00 Carat White Diamonds Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with two Pear-Shaped treated Fancy Yellow Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats and four Round Brilliant cut treated Fancy Yellow Diamonds...

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Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

18K Round Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Graduated White Diamonds Scarselli
18K Round Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Graduated White Diamonds Scarselli

18K Round Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Graduated White Diamonds Scarselli

By SCARSELLI

Located in New York, NY

A pair of graduated diamond dangle earrings with GIA-certified natural fancy yellow diamond center stones on 18k white gold.

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Very Light Green Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Very Light Green Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Very Light Green Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5496114930 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.02 carat Measurements: 8.46 x 5.34 x 3.20mm Color Grade: Very Light Green Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAM...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

0.56ct Diamond chunky drop dangle earrings 18ct yellow gold
0.56ct Diamond chunky drop dangle earrings 18ct yellow gold

0.56ct Diamond chunky drop dangle earrings 18ct yellow gold

Located in London, GB

Chunky South Sea cultured pearls drop dangle earrings in 18ct white and yellow gold. Cultured South sea pear round shaped cream white shade with fine quality diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Burmese Jadeite & Color Diamond Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold, Austy Lee
Natural Burmese Jadeite & Color Diamond Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold, Austy Lee

Natural Burmese Jadeite & Color Diamond Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold, Austy Lee

By Austy Lee

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Above, a pear‑cut yellow diamond sits within a crown of tiny diamonds on green and purple settings, radiating outward to complete the composition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Enamel

Golden Dewdrop 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lariat Necklace
Golden Dewdrop 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lariat Necklace

Golden Dewdrop 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lariat Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two pear-shaped diamond drops, encased in warm yellow gold, create a graceful dewdrop effect at the ends of the chain, symbolizing purity and renewal.

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2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold drop earrings featuring a 21.4 cts
Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold drop earrings featuring a 21.4 cts

Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold drop earrings featuring a 21.4 cts

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

18 kt white and yellow gold drop earrings featuring a 5.22 ct radiant cut white diamond (I-VS2) and a 5.08 ct (I-SI1) pear shaped diamond hanging from it and a second earring with a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral & Onyxes
Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral & Onyxes

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral & Onyxes

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire 71.75 cts Diamond  18K Gold  Platinum Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet
Sapphire 71.75 cts Diamond  18K Gold  Platinum Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet

Sapphire 71.75 cts Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

This breathtaking vibrant floral cluster design statement bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow and Platinum This luxurious bracelet features a stunning combination of 96 oval-shaped pi...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr
Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr

Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr

Located in SE

A pair of unusual and fancy Ebba von Brahe Swedish dangles featuring a mix of large natural Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold, and patinated Silver.

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1990s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

9.08 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18k Ring
9.08 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18k Ring

9.08 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18k Ring

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

9.08 carat Oval Blue Sapphire with pear shaped natural fancy yellow diamonds weighing 1.37 carats all set in hand made platinum and 18k yellow gold ring.

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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Fancy Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate fancy yellow pear shaped diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect fancy yellow pear shaped diamond ring 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A fancy yellow pear shaped diamond ring from Mark Broumand, Sebastian Bernard and Ri Noor — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A fancy yellow pear shaped diamond ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 radiant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a fancy yellow pear shaped diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Fancy Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Ring?

Prices for a fancy yellow pear shaped diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,995 and can go as high as $362,882, while this accessory, on average, fetches $32,500.

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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.

Questions About Fancy Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Ring

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Although trends in bridal jewelry change over time, pear-shaped diamond engagement rings tend to remain popular. Jewelry makers have produced pear-shaped diamonds since the 15th century, when a Flemish diamond cutter named Lodewyk van Bercken first mastered the technique. Many people love the sparkle of the cut and find its mix of curves and points to be visually appealing. Find a diverse assortment of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.