Pear Shaped Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Clamper Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pear Shaped Gold For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pear Shaped Gold?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A pear-shaped diamond is unique and it often symbolizes independence, strong will, and empowerment. A pear-shaped diamond can also represent wedding tears or tears of joy. It makes for a great choice of stone for an engagement ring.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, pear-shaped engagement rings can be nice. The elongated shape makes gemstones appear larger, and the 58 facets that form the pear cut provide a lot of sparkle. Plus, the shape is highly versatile and can complement everything from casual attire to office wear to dressy ensembles. There are no rules for engagement ring shape, so feel free to choose the one that appeals most to you. Find a wide range of pear-shaped engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While a pear-shaped ring can be worn either way, most commonly it is worn with the tip of the diamond facing upwards to look like a falling teardrop when the hand is raised. This also helps create the impression of longer fingers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Although 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023How you wear a wedding band with a pear-shaped engagement ring is up to you. However, it's most common to put the wedding band on first and then wear the engagement ring on top. Not only does this follow the tradition of wearing your wedding ring closest to your heart, but it also serves as a nice balance to the shape of the engagement ring, which is wider and fuller at the bottom. Curved and contoured wedding bands are especially good companions for pear-shaped engagement rings because they complement the curves of the gemstone. Find a large collection of wedding bands on 1stDibs.