Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Pear Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Pear Diamond Accents Description: This three-stone ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a large 2.98-carat pear-shaped yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
We proudly present our magnificent Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring, a genuine work of art that exudes enduring beauty and luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Two Tone Pear Shaped Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k two tone Center Diamond: pear cut = 0.90cttw Color: H Clarity: VS1 Dimensions: ring top measures 1.7mm wide Size: 6 Weight: 2.09 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Solitaire Ribbed Open Pear Shaped Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.35ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Opal with Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Stone: Australian Opal & Diamonds Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4 grams Dimensions: 11mm Weight: 4 grams
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.70ct Pear Shape GIA Fancy color Natural Diamond Ring and 2.80ct white diamonds
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring features a breathtaking 3.70-carat Pear-shaped natural GIA certified diamond with a rare fancy brownish greenish yellow color, radiating vivid fire and b...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold and Platinum GIA G I1 0.76ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum GIA Certified G I1 0.76ct Diamond Ring, featuring a beautifully cut pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.76 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid Century 1.43ctw Pear Shaped Diamond Avant Garde Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite ring featuring a pear-cut diamond, weighing 1.25 carats, with H color and SI1 clarity. The primary stone is elegantly complemented by ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Pear-Shaped Natural Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
Elegant vintage ring crafted in 800‰ (19.2K) yellow gold, weighing 4.7 grams, showcasing a sculptural ribbed design characteristic of refined late 20th-century jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Diamond Pave' Flexible Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Regal in rich 18 karat yellow gold, this fun ring boasts 16 round diamonds = 0.18 Cttw pave' set in cushion shaped center!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,383 / item
Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate your love with the stunning Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, a symbol of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 0.87 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum featuring a center Pear Shaped Diamond weighing 0.87 carat, E-F color, SI1-SI2 clarity. Circa 1960s Size 5 1/1, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s 1.30 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring a center Pear Shaped Diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carat, H-I color, SI1-SI2 clarity, with two side Trillion cut Diamonds weighing a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald & Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a 7.81 carat pear-shaped cabochon-cut natural green emerald set in prong mounting, adorned with 0.29 carats of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold 1.27 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Rose Cut Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 18k yellow gold cocktail ring (matte finish) set with a 1.27 carat pear shaped rose cut natural brownish Yellow diamond measuring approximately 12x8mm.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,276Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphires Flower Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicately crafted in 14k yellow gold, this enchanting ring features a floral-inspired design with five deep blue sapphire petals totaling 1.25 carats. At the center, a cluster of sp...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Fancy Greenish Gray Diamond Center Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating 1.80-carat pear-shaped Fancy Greenish Gray diamond, radiating an ethereal, almost mysterious charm.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.21ct Round Solitaire & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking arrangement of a central round diamond, weighing 1.21 , ac...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 14K Yellow Gold Floating Ring with 1 Ct Pear Shaped Ruby & Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern ring features a stunning pear-cut ruby weighing approximately 1 carat, set in rich 14K yellow gold. The ruby, measuring about 6.7x4.7 mm, is framed by a halo of round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K Pear Shaped Aquamarine Diamond Large Scroll Cocktail Ring 18ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and beautifully scaled cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, centered by an impressive pear-shaped natural aquamarine of approximately 18.00 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.65 Carat Pear Shaped Natural Amethyst Diamond Halo Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and diamond ring. Pear shaped natural Amethyst with a halo of 16 full cut diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 Pear shaped natural gem purple Amethyst, approx. total w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.63ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful yellow gold emerald engagement ring is breathtaking! The emerald is hand selected for its exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity, set on high...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 1.00tdw. There are four pear-shaped diamonds with .80tdw, All SI1-SI2 clarity, three are G-H color, and one is L-M.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.30 Color: E Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$696Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring in 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$2,592Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$2,043Sale Price|20% Off
Distinctive Pear Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Distinctive Pear Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this striking ring centers on a pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.77 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.15ct Pear Shaped and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Criss Cross Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 14K gold criss-cross ring is a modern masterpiece. The delicate band features a 0.15-carat pear-shaped diamond paired with round brilliant cut stones, creating a strikin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring features a Pear shaped Diamond surrounded by Round Sapphires and a dark blue Pear sh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Pear Shaped Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning pear shaped Sri Lankan blue sapphire and diamond ring features an approximately 4.00 Carat pear shaped Sapphire with six mixed baguettes set around the point like a ca...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Dome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This pretty 18k yellow gold dome ring centers around a bezel-set oval-shaped cabochon ruby weighing over five carats, surrounded by almost two carats of pavé-set round diamonds. Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold GIA 1.26ct F SI1 Pear Shaped Diamond Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.51tcw Diamond Ring, designed with a timeless elegance. The ring features a total diamond weight of 1.51 carats, showcasing brilliant-cut diamonds that provi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Diamond and Pear Shaped Emerald Ring in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, England
This sensational 3-stone ring features a sparkling diamond at its centre with 2 pear-shaped emeralds on either side of it, all held in a claw setting on an 18K Yellow Gold band.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marquise Diamond and Pear-Shaped Ruby Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This design utilizes a mix of cuts and a bright white metal setting to emphasize the color contrast between the deep red gemstones and the clear diamonds. It is a size 5. Details: M...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural 1.39 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural 1.39 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Main Diamond Details: The main diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Mesh Band Ring with Solitaire Bezel Set Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring can be resized at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re looking for certain sizes, we might have some in stock. Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K yellow gold m...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k 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. The ring features two pear shape rubies and one oval shape center rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Fancy and gorgeous rose quartz ring with diamonds set on top in 18K yellow gold. Ring Size: 7 ( Can be sized ) 18k: 7.58gms Diamond: 1.68ct Rose Quart...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ribbed Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the Pear Shaped Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ribbed Dome Ring showcases a brilliant Fancy Diamond at its center, weighing 0.67 carats.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Dress Ring – 18ct Yellow Gold, Pear Shape & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A striking vintage dress ring crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a vibrant pear-shaped natural emerald as the centrepiece.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White and Yellow Gold 2.66ctw Pear Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Design: Pear Cut Diamond Ring Material: 18k White and Yellow Gold Main Diamond Details: This ring features a stunning fancy yellow pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 2.66 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 3.58ct Pear Shaped Bezel-Set Diamond Ballerina 14KWY Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A BREATHTAKING Bezel-set Vintage "BALLERINA" 3.58ctw Pear-shaped DIAMOND 14k Gold Ring, CIRCA 1950s The masterful design of this ballerina ring CIRCA 1950s with total 3.58cts diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire & Diamond Between The Finger Ring In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.142g,D:0.63ct, Sapp:0.99ct,
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Pear Shaped Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Double Pear Shaped Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring is a radiant masterpiece crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.80ct Pear Shaped and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite 1.80ct Pear Shaped and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band, a true symbol of timeless elegance set in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped 18 Karat Gold Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1.20 Ct Pear Shaped Natural Fancy Light Yellow GIA certified center Diamond set in a beautiful 18K Gold pave set Engagement Ring with Halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pear-Shape Diamond & Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, centered with a beautifully proportioned pear-shape diamond weighing approximately 1.16 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.57ct Pear Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
A luminous celebration of color and elegance — the Noémie ring features a stunning 1.57 ct pear-shaped Tsavorite Garnet (sourced from Tanzania) as its centerpiece, held securely by t...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,550,000 / item
Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring 18K in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a luminous entrance with this Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiara Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with 0.69ct Pear Shaped Diamond, Unisex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unique diamond ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features a 0.69ct GIA certified Pear Shaped diamond.
GIA 1.45 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crown Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian sapphire, ruby and diamond crown ring. circa 1870. GIA certified pear shaped Burman natural no heat ruby and cornflower sapphire set an 18k yellow gold crown setting with a...
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald Ring with Round Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold ring featuring a7.81 carat pear shaped cabochon cut natural green emerald as the center stone.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 3.58 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating diamond engagement ring showcases a superb 3.08ct pear shaped center diamond, GIA certified at fancy light yellow-I1.
2.53 Carat Pear Rose Cut Gray Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
Whether worn as an alternative engagement ring or simply because it spoke to you, this east-west pear diamond ring sits comfortably outside convention.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
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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