Platinum GIA 2.44ctw Dual Pear Color Change Unique Garnet Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Pyrope Spessartine Garnet - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Color Change Bluish Violet to Reddish Purple Color - 2.16ct (exact) ** See Ce...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
GIA 3.01 Ct I/VVS2 Cushion Diamond 18K Pave/Bezel Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Cushion I/VVS2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set diamonds all over and 6 Bezel set pear shaped diamonds on the shank and a halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Gold 2.12 Carat Pear Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18K yellow gold ring with a brushed finish, featuring a bezel-set natural light blue pear-shaped sapphire measuring approximately 8.25 x 7.1 x 4.6 mm and weighing an estimated...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 3.5ctw Pear Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Pink Color - 12.4x8.4x4.65mm - 2.75ct (approx.) (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.36tcw 18K Vivid Green Pear Colombian Emerald & Diamond Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bezel pear emerald and diamond solitaire engagement ring/right-hand ring in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Pear Sapphire Baguette Round Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 7ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking estate bypass ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, bezel set with two opposing pear-shaped natural sapphires displaying a rich, deep blue saturation.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 2.8ctw Pear Cut Pink Topaz w/ Baguette Diamond Leaf Shape Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Pink Topaz - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Powder Purplish Pink Color - Clean & Brilliant - 2.10ct (exact ) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete In...
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1.63tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & White/Black Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The 1.54-carat pear-shaped emerald is carefully bezel set in a 14K white gold setting.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.90 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Cluster White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the timeless elegance of our Sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring. The .90ct pear shape Sapphire is set center stage with a heart shaped 14k white gold bezel with a d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Certified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with pear cut diamond set in center in bezel settings that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a glam.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.31tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Cluster Gold Abstract Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The gem is set in a secure bezel setting. This antique ring is fashionable and showcases both the emerald and diamonds in a show-stopping way.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Sapphire Halo Ring. 1.80ct Pear Aquamarine Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite convertible ring centers on a approx 1.80-carat pear-shaped aquamarine, bezel-set to highlight its soft, elongated silhouette and icy-blue hue.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.27 CTW Pear Cut Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Floating Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat - G color with SI2 clarity Bezel set with a pierced floating halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighing approx...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1.04 Carat Pear Shape K VS Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: A sleek and contemporary engagement ring featuring a bezel-set 1.04-carat pear-shape diamond in warm 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Gia 7.78ctw Pear Ruby & Diamond Moi Et Toi Bypass Interlocking Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Natural Inclusions - 3.0ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (1) Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.59ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in a bezel basket, it has an impressive 10.57x7.15mm size and is unmatched in character.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,604Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Double Band Ring with Pear Shape Natural Emerald & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This open ring featuring a 0.67 carat pear cut natural emerald, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.07ct Oval & Pear Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural multi diamond leaf motif bypass ring, yellow gold, bezel set, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2.07 carats total 4 pear shape diamonds, 1.18 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Marquise Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18k Gold 1.77Ct Bridal Gift Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
A beautifully composed pear-shaped diamond cluster ring featuring natural baguette and round brilliant diamonds — 0.18 carats total — set in solid 18k white gold with a delicate pavé...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .37 Carat Pear Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique inspired diamond engagement ring. EGL certified original 1850's rose cut pear shaped .37ct diamond set in a unique 14k yellow gold open work setting designed just for this st...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.0tcw Large Tear Drop Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Bezel Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an impressive vivid large Colombian emerald & diamond three-stone ring in 18K yellow gold. This substantial unique bezel three-ring carries an impressive pear emerald in...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,624Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Pear Emerald Halo Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with pear cut emerald set in center in pinion bezel settings with halo of diamonds around that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Huge 11.85 Carats Total Pear Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This eye-catching piece makes a bold statement with its impressive size, incredible sparkle and stunning transparent color. The giant pear cut aquamarine stone is bezel set in 18 kar...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 18k Gold 6.07ctw GIA Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This ring comes with the original GIA certifications for the large pear cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.86tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Halo Floral Design Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond right-hand ring. The gemstone carries a full 1.61-carat, pear-cut Zambian emerald with great color and qualities.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Friedman 1.50 Carat Pear-Shaped Opal & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage cabochon cut pear-shaped opal and diamond ring. Set in a 14K rose gold setting, weighing 3.3 grams, ring size 6.75 (adjustable).
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Starburst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vibrant band is centered by a gorgeous pink sapphire set within an etched starburst, flanked by sparkling crescent moon and pear-shaped diamond inlays in polished 18-karat yello...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Natural Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emerald and Diamonds Emerald Count: 1 Emerald Cut: Pear Emerald Total Carat Weight: 1.94 carats Emerald Color: Green Emerald Transparency: Tr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster engagement ring features a 0.67 carat of pear-shaped blue sapphire set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with pear cut diamond set in center of thick band in 18k Gold bezel setting that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your engagement or style it with any of your basic outf...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Rustic Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring 'Center 3.38 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This One-OF-a-kind ring showcase a 3.38 Carat Wide Pear Shaped center Salt and Pepper diamond bezel set surrounded by a lightly milgrain design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ballerina Ring 5.3 Carat Pear Cut Siam Ruby & Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ruby is prong set in 18k yellow gold, and the diamonds are bezel set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18k Gold GIA 1.97ct J VS2 Old Pear Cut Diamond Serpent Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Pear Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity - 1.97ct (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Amethyst Birthstone Cocktail Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Amethyst Birthstone Cocktail Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 2.18 carats and diamonds of 0.03 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels 0.5 ct Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The one of a kind diamond is set in full bezel and finished in matte satin texture.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Ctw, Marquise and Round Bezel Diamond Ring, Diamond Band, 14K Solid Gold, SI
Located in New York, NY
Metal Weight: 4.5 - 5.5 grams Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 ctw Average Diamond Clarity: SI or higher Average Diamond Colour: Near Colorless Related Keywords: Marquise Diamond, 14k Go...
Diamond, Gold
16.34 CT Pear Emerald and Diamond Halo Fashion Ring in Two-Tone 18K Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from luxurious 18 karat two-tone gold, weighing a substantial 16 grams, this ring exudes sophistication. At its heart lies a breathtaking 16.34 carat pear-cut natural emerald, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.05 ct Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Bezel-set on a polished wide shank is the pear-shaped amethyst that exudes an enticing royal purple hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Pear Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring Jacket in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
It features a vibrant green pear-shaped Zambian emerald, weighing 9 carats. It is secured in a prong setting and surrounded by a bezel-set diamond halo.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Toi et Moi Emerald & Pear Cut 0.57 Carat Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
On the right, a brilliant pear-cut white diamond commands attention from within a sleek half-bezel and prong setting, its teardrop silhouette angled with quiet confidence against the...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 2.20 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This feminine diamond eternity ring showcases 2.20ct of pear shaped and round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Tiara Ring with 0.83ct GIA Certified Pear Diamond, Unisex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A foursome of bezel set Round Brilliant Cut diamonds balance this gorgeous prong-set center diamond.
Half Eternity Platinum Band. 0.10TCW Round and Pear Shape Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong-Set Diamond Pattern: Alternating Round and P...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Pear Cut Yellow Gold Ring. GIA 2ct Old Euro Diamond Engagement JVS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 2.10 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.07ct Diamond Spiral Wrap Pear Halo Flexible Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Bezel Set in 18 Karat White Gold in the center with: One (1) pear-shape brilliant cut natural diamond: Measurements: 3.50mm x 2.50mm x 1.50mm in de...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 2.20 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All of the diamonds are exquisitely matched and bezel set to perfection in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A foursome of bezel set Round Brilliant Cut diamonds balance this gorgeous prong-set center diamond.
Diamond
$2,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 2.29Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 natural pear-shaped emerald totaling 2.29 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 2.29Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 natural pear-shaped emerald totaling 2.29 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finger Wrap Ring with Oval and Pear Shaped Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This striking 14K yellow gold finger wrap ring curves gracefully around the hand, set with a trio of bezel-set diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,024Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Rubelite Cocktail Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Pear shape Top Gem Quality Rubelite bezel set Cocktail Ring with pave diamonds around and on shank set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Rubelite, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each stone is burnish/bezel set except for the diamonds on the ring's and matching band's shank which will be pave set.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Sapphire Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A thoughtful anniversary gift or a bold everyday piece. ★MATERIALS★ Stone: Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.47ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI Stone: Real Sapphire Shape: Pear Carat: 2.12ct ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Three Stone Oval and Pear Shaped Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Setting
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Elegant 14K yellow gold right hand ring with 24 pavé set round brilliant-cut diamonds 0.50 carats total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,239Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.18 Ct Baguette Round Diamond Pear Cluster Ring 18k White Gold Pave Bridal Gift
Located in Diera, AE
A beautifully composed pear-shaped diamond cluster ring featuring natural baguette and round brilliant diamonds — 0.18 carats total — set in solid 18k white gold with a delicate pavé...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
East-West Pear Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold, 2.15 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Natural Diamonds East-West Pear Diamond Eternity Band Approx. 2.15 Carats Total Weight G/H Color Diamonds VS/VVS Clarity Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Full Eternity D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiara Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with 0.69ct Pear Shaped Diamond, Unisex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A foursome of bezel set Round Brilliant Cut diamonds balance this gorgeous prong-set center diamond.
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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