Pear Shaped Opal Ring 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal Weight: 3 grams Stone Cut: Pear Band Material: 10k Yellow Gold **Due to the uniqueness of the opal stone, there are flashes of iride...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750 / item
Pear Shaped Amethyst Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Amethyst Stone Cut: Pear Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16MM x 9MM Weight: 6 grams Gemstones are Natural. Not enhanced, simulated or lab crea...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ladies' Pear Shaped Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold ring with Rhodolite garnet. Marked 14k and weighs 3.5 grams.
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 0.38ct Pear-shaped Pave Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
The diamonds total 0.38 carats and are set in gleaming 14k white gold. This ring has timeless elegance with the pear-shaped diamond and pave detailing that will make it a treasured p...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Bezel Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 4.8 Grams Diamond Count: 1 pear cut Total Diamond Weight: ~1.15 carats Diamond Color: fancy yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Sapphire Bypass Ring Description: This bypass-style ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central 0.87-carat pear-shaped sapphire with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ribbed Spiral Ring with Pear-Shaped Diamonds
Located in Nashville, TN
Crafted in gleaming 14 karat yellow gold, this captivating band features a textured band of gold that coils around the finger. At each end, a pear-shaped diamond is set. The textured...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,495 / item
Pear Shaped Blue Topaz Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Blue Topaz Stone Cut: Pear Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16MM x 9MM Weight: 6 grams Gemstones are Natural. Not enhanced, simulated or lab cr...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring14KT Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Striking in scale and saturated with color, this statement ring showcases a magnificent 39.52-carat pear-shaped amethyst set in 14KT yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.1Ctw Pear-Shaped Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this stunning 18k Yellow Gold Studded Cocktail Ring, featuring two exquisite pear-shaped rubies totaling 1.1ctw, beautifully complemented by 0.9ctw of spar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
7.52 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating expression of elegance and rarity, this extraordinary ring showcases a magnificent 7.52-carat Fancy Yellow pear-shaped diamond, certified by GIA as natural in color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.36tcw Diamond 1.60ct Emerald Ring, featuring a vivid green 1.60ct emerald as the centerpiece. The emerald is accented by approximately 0.36tcw of sparkling ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Navette Ring with Pear-Shaped Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage diamond ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed in an elegant navette silhouette with richly textured woven detailing.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Turquoise Ring, Native American, 1970
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a striking pear-shaped turquoise gemstone measuring 23x13mm.
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Peach Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous ring has a center, elongated pear shaped, peach color topaz, approximately 4.81 CTS, and flanked by round faceted diamonds with extend to an "L" s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Garnet Ring, Size 6.5, Unisex, Modern
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning pear-shaped garnet ring, beautifully set in luxurious 14k yellow gold.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Fine Diamond Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Gracefully designed to symbolize elegance and everlasting love, this exquisite ring showcases a brilliant pear-shaped natural diamond embraced by a flowing open-band design in luxuri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Size 7.5 and weight of 4.32 grams. 18K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$500,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 15.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional statement of luxury and rarity, this remarkable ring is centered by a breathtaking 15.01-carat Fancy Yellow pear-shaped diamond, one of nature’s most captivating treas...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Shaped Cabochon Dyed Jadeite Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 Embrace the allure of exotic elegance with this stunning pear-shaped dyed jadeite ring, a masterpiece of nature's beauty and refined craftsmanship.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Pear-Shaped Australian Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Pear-Shaped Natural Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Tanzanite Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18K yellow gold ring centered around a brilliant, richly colored pear-shaped Tanzanite weighing approximately 7.50ct.
Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.63 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's classic diamond Ballerina style engagement ring. 1 pear shaped .38cts center stone. Mounted in a 18k yellow gold heart shaped setting with two diamond halos, one with 11 round...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal & Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .25cttw Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Pear Shaped Weight: 3 grams
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication, this Pear-Shaped Bezel Set Diamond Ring showcases a stunning pear-cut natural diamond secured within a sleek bezel setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Asymmetrical Bezel Solitaire Ring in 22K Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A unique asymmetrical solitaire ring by Bracken Jewelers featuring a rare fancy intense yellow pear-shaped diamond. The striking knife-edge platinum band follows the diamond’s natura...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Natural Black Opal Diamond Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-Shaped Natural Black Opal Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Opal and Diamond Squiggly Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal Gemstone Measurements: ~13.49 mm x 8 mm x 2....
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring w/ Baguettes, Size 7.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This stunning 14k yellow gold engagement ring showcases a brilliant pear-shaped diamond center stone set in a six-prong setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Peridot Bezel with Diamonds Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage inspired with lots of personality, this is the peridot ring for you. Construction is 14 karat yellow gold, genuine diamonds, and natural, genuine peridot gemstone. The beaded...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Halo Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bypass ring features a 0.49 carat pear-shaped emerald set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pear-shaped Ruby Cts 0.58 Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart, a 0.58 ct pear-shaped Burmese ruby radiates deep crimson warmth, complemented by 12 round diamonds (0.05 cts), a baguette diamond (0.02 cts), 4 tapered diamonds (0.08 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Pear-Shaped Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 1990–2025) Style: Toi et Moi Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Gemstones: 2 Pear-Shaped Emeralds (total approx. 1.00 ct) 10 Baguet...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.44 Ct. Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Two Tone Gold Designer Diamond Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Designed with a contemporary bypass silhouette, the ring features two pear-shaped yellow diamonds beautifully accented by sparkling white pear-cut diamonds, creating a balanced and e...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
(Ring is sitting on positioning wax) Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 14 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This unique ring features a 3.05ct pear-shaped natural blue sapphire, elegantly set in an innovative east-west orientation.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Pear Shaped Opal 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An elegant antique setting in fourteen karat yellow gold cradles the exquisite featured 8 x 4 mm pear shaped natural opal stone. Superb, with colorful iridescence, the opal gem stone...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Carnelian & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Carnelian & Diamond Halo Ring A bold pear-shaped carnelian takes center stage in this sculptural yellow gold ring.
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.64 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly polished 14k yellow gold cocktail anniversary ring features pear-shaped tanzanite that exhibits a stunning bluish-purple and measures 10 X 7.70 X 5.50mm.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Blue Topaz and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Blue Topaz: 1 pear cut = 13.45ct Diamonds: 76 round cut = 0.92cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 8.25 Width: the top of the ring measures 22....
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Carat Cluster Pear Shaped Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal Approx. Opal Carat Weight: 2.00cttw Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Pear **Due to the uniqueness of the opal stone, there ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1.40 Carat Pear Shaped Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is set in 14 karat white gold. The center stone is a Pear shaped Yellow Sapphire weighing 1.40 carats and is prong set.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.10ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 18k champagne yellow gold setting showcases a 2.01ct pear shaped diamond GIA certified at J-VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.88ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke design is a timeless symbol of love and commitment. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 2.88 Primary Carat Weight: 2.51 Primary Cut: Pe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.38ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold engagement ring features a striking pear-shaped diamond, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Pear Shaped Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon Quartz 10.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. US size 7 Limited Edition Crafted in luxurious 18-karat yellow gold, this limited editio...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct Fancy Brown Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.0 Primary Cut: Pear Shaped Primary Color: Fancy Brown Yellow Primary Clarity: SI2 Secondary Carat Weight: 0.5...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Serine as the sea, this lovely turquoise colored hard enamel ring is bold, bright and beautiful! Contemporary enamel ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in turqu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #16885
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 This elegant ring features one pear shaped opal (7 mm x 5 mm) and three round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow g...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$448Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K yellow gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Pear-Shaped Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Everyday Wear
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring features a 0.69 carat pear-cut ruby set in 14K yellow gold. The ruby measuring approximately 4.8 x 6.5 mm, securely held in a classic prong setting. The ring show...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.14 carat pear shaped yellow diamond ring
Located in Chicago, IL
9.14-carat pear-shaped yellow diamond ring is truly captivating, highlighting various important aspects of the piece, including the diamond's characteristics, metal composition, and ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1.55ct Fancy Brown Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 1.55 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.0 Primary Cut: Pear Shaped Primary Color: Fanc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Twin Pear Shaped Peridot and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Crafted with 14k yellow gold, this ring features two east-west pear cut peridots totaling 1.60 carats and three diamonds nestled in the center. With a face measuring 6.6 mm and a 4.3...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
3.58ct Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite platinum ring showcases a stunning 3.08ct pear-shaped diamond at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Blue Topaz & Amethyst Pear Shaped Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Blue Topaz & Amethyst Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Pear Weight: 6 grams Dimensions: 16mm x 9mm Stone Cut: Pear Gemstones are Natural. N...
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 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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