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GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Ring with Pear cut Diamond
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent ring features a 3.01 carat round cut diamond, GIA Certified for its exceptional
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Certified 4.01Cts Lavender Jade & Rose Cut Pear Shaped Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
rose cut pear shaped diamonds that are on each side of the jade (4.01 cts) center stone. Each round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.05 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round center stone with 2 pair shaped side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Round and Pear Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
GIA Certified Round Brilliant and Pear Shape Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.02ct Pear Solitaire Ring With Natural Diamonds in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
(side stones) Carat: 0.46 ct Clarity: SI Color: HI ♥ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k White Gold 1.03ct GIA Round Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring that is newly
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Kilkenny, IE
/ 0.12ct Side Stone Cut: Pear Cut Total Diamond weight 1.00ct
Category

2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carats F/VS1 Pear Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
diamonds and round brillant diamonds on side. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith. Wholesale Price.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 9.00 Carats Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
brilliance, SI1 clarity , and 2 pieces of dazzling side pear cut Diamonds of 0,30 each x2= 0,60 in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Side Stones: 2 pear-cut diamonds and round-cut diamond pave band Center Stone Diamond Details: Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

IGR Certified Platinum Diamond Three Stone Ring 0.37ct G/SI2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant three stone diamond ring in platinum. The central round brilliant cut diamond weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunning 1.80ct Tanzanite and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in Platinum - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.50ct Shape: Pear Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VS Cut
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 4.44 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
aquamarine. The micro pave set cluster of round diamonds embellishing each of the 3-color stones gives the
Category

2010s Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 1.17ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 3-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
, enhancing the diamond's breathtaking sparkle. Accentuating the main stone are 2 pear-shaped side diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.06 Carat Round Cut Diamond VVS1 Clarity Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
captivating choice for unique designs. Accented by two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, the design
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite 1 carat & 33 points Jade Ring with Natural Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: Green Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 2pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.04ct Shape: Round
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 2.24 Carat Oval-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
pointer pear shaped diamond on either side leveled-down and angled brilliantly to showcase the center
Category

2010s Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Ring with Filigree, Hand Engraving, 1.31 carat Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Boone, NC
intense scintillation. The pear brilliant diamonds on either side of the sapphire are exceptional stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
flanked on either side by an impressive pear brilliant cut diamond, totalling 0.32ct. The elevated and
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.69 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds weighing 0.81 Carats and accented with 2 Pear Cut Diamonds on each side that weigh 1.01 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 0.91ct Round Solitaire & Pear Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
central round diamond, weighing 0.91 , accompanied by two elegantly positioned pear-shaped diamonds. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 1.87 Carat Cushion-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
celestial aquamarine and diamond ring is captivating. The three-stone trinity ring tells a story by not only
Category

2010s Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning three-stone diamond ring showcases an exquisite round center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.01 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond's brilliance, while two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, prong set in an east-west orientation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.3ct Pear Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pear diamond ring features a breathtaking J VS2 center stone weighing 1.3 , radiating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.06 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond's brilliance, while two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, prong set in an east-west orientation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.52ct Round Solitaire & Pear Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
central round diamond, weighing 1.52 , accompanied by two elegantly positioned pear-shaped diamonds. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.21ct Round Solitaire & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
central round diamond, weighing 1.21 , accompanied by two elegantly positioned pear-shaped diamonds. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 0.9ct Round Solitaire & Pear Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
central round diamond, weighing 0.9 , accompanied by two elegantly positioned pear-shaped diamonds. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Gold and face side made of Silver covered with peculiar Patina holding five rose hand cut Diamonds with
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning three-stone diamond ring showcases an exquisite round center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning three-stone diamond ring showcases an exquisite round center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 2.01 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond's brilliance, while two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, prong set in an east-west orientation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.66 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond's brilliance, while two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, prong set in an east-west orientation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.2 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond's brilliance, while two pear-shaped diamonds on either side, prong set in an east-west orientation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Gold GIA Cert. Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond with Pear Shape Side Stones
Located in New York, US
attention. Flanking the center stone are two shimmering pear-shaped white diamonds, totaling 0.58 carats
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.2 Carat Pear Three-Stone Curved Bypass Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
round diamond accents flank each side in a stylish bezel setting, amplifying its allure. Together, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.01ct Pear 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship is highlighted by two delicate side stones, both cut in round brilliant style, with quality rated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.25ct Pear Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
extends to round and marquise-shaped bezels that elegantly cradle the side stones, each crafted and offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 0.9ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is adorned with shimmering side stones, including delicately arranged round and straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 9.37 Carat Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Three Stone Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
, adorned with 0.62 carat pear shape Diamond side stones, and 0.22 carat round Diamonds. The Emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.70ct Pear Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
extends to round and marquise-shaped bezels that elegantly cradle the side stones, each crafted and offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.22ct Pear Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
extends to round and marquise-shaped bezels that elegantly cradle the side stones, each crafted and offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.51ct Pear Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
extends to round and marquise-shaped bezels that elegantly cradle the side stones, each crafted and offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.2ct Pear Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
extends to round and marquise-shaped bezels that elegantly cradle the side stones, each crafted and offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 2.01 Carat Pear Three-Stone Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
round diamond accents flank each side in a stylish bezel setting, amplifying its allure. Together, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.21 Carat Pear Three-Stone Curved Bypass 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
round diamond accents flank each side in a stylish bezel setting, amplifying its allure. Together, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.7ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is adorned with shimmering side stones, including delicately arranged round and straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.01ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is adorned with shimmering side stones, including delicately arranged round and straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.01ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is adorned with shimmering side stones, including delicately arranged round and straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 2.00ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is adorned with shimmering side stones, including delicately arranged round and straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
platinum , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 0.86 Pear Cut Natural Emerald with Diamond Side Stones in 14K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Pear - Color: Green - Treatment: Traditional Side Stone Details: - Type: Natural Diamond - Carat: 0.24
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

2.18 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Statement pear shape diamond ring, with half moon side stones. Diamond Details: Cut: Pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.18 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ring
2.18 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ring
$8,900 Sale Price
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Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of round diamond with pear side stones for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 202 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of round diamond with pear side stones made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Sebastian Bernard, Gems Paradise and Peter Suchy are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for pear cut round diamond with pear side stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of round diamond with pear side stones, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones?

Prices for round diamond with pear side stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while round diamond with pear side stones, on average, fetch $8,400.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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