GIA Certified 1ct Pear-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K YellowGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Specifications: Center Stone: 1ct Natural Pear-Cut Diamond • Clarity: VS • Color: E • Certification: GIA Certified Side Stones: 0.06ct Total Natural Round Diamonds (2mm each) • Clar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,939Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 9.35ct Pear Tanzanite Ring with 29 Diamonds, WGI Certified
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum 9.35ct Pear Tanzanite and Diamond Ring A bold platinum cocktail ring featuring a 9.35 carat pear-cut natural tanzanite of vivid purplish-blue colour, accented with 29 round...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$9,990Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.44 Carat Pear Shape Natural Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Item Code: SER-29312 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.88 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.44 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.1 g. depends from size. Main stone sapphire Color: blue Pear cut, 0.8 ct. approx Clarity: transparent Side stones: diamonds, G/VS, round brilliant cut Lea...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.1 g. depends from size. Main stone sapphire Color: yellow to orange Pear cut, 0.8 ct. approx Clarity: transparent Side stones: diamonds, G/VS, round brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
0.86 Carat E, VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring, Three-Stone Diamond Ring GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning Platinum 3 stone engagement ring with 0.86 carat round brilliant diamond center and two pear shape side diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.05 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite 18 Karat Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring has a squared Shank. Center stone: 3.05 Ct Pear shape Tanzanite Center dimensions 12.69mm x 7.68mm x 4.79mm Side stones: 2.45 total carat weight, Round brilliant diamonds M...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious platinum , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that en...
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful 0.9ct Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring features a dazzling 0.9 carat pear brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.58 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified center stone with 2 pear shape diamond side stones in at platinum setting designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Approx.
Diamond, Platinum
Certified Natural Emerald Zambian Pear Shape Ring With Oval Ruby And Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Crafted in 18K white gold, this unique ring features a 0.51 carats of round-cut diamond pavé set, a 0.58 carat oval-cut ruby on one side and a natural Zambian pear-shaped emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond and Emerald Ring with GIA Report
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
Ring size: size 8 .75 ctw baguette cut, G color, VS2 clarity, diamonds .50 ctw round cut emeralds 1.19 ctw pear shape, H color, SI2 clarity diamond 14k white gold Gram weight: 6.6g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.35CTW Diamond Ring with Pear Accent Diamonds
Located in Webster, NY
Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.05CT Earth Mined Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Certification: GIA - 1236760938 Side Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Ct Pear Shape Pink Topaz 18K Split Shank Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center stone: 3.60 Ct Pear shape Pink Topaz Side stones: 1.40 total carat weight, Round brilliant diamonds Metal: 18K White Gold Ring size: 6-1/4 Custom sized to fit.
Topaz, 18k Gold
GIA 1.20 Carat I/SI2 Pear Shaped 14 Karat Gold Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total weight of diamonds on the side is 0.60 Ct. Diamond specs: Center stone: 1.20 Ct GIA Certified I/Si2 Pear shape Center dimensions 9.51 mm x 5.88 mm x 3.44 mm Side stones: 0.6...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
0.65ct Pear Emerald Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond Accents
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features: 💚 Center Stone: Approx. 0.65ct natural pear-cut emerald Vivid, saturated green tone with timeless appeal 💎 Side Stones: Approx. 0.18ct natural round-cut diamonds ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxurious 18K Yellow Gold Pave Ring with 0.67 Ct Pear Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with a GIA certificate for its main stone. -1 diamond main stone of 0.51 ct. cut: pear shape color: D clarity: VS2 -16 diamond side stones of 0.01 ct. each, tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.05ct Pear Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating center stone of pear G SI1 weighing 1.05.
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Bezel Set Vintage Pear Sapphire Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glimmering round diamonds, placed on both sides of the stunning gemstone, add to the sparkle of this vintage sapphire ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Pear 1.6 ct Amethyst Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AmethystMain Stone Color: Medium Dark PurpleMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 10x7mmMain S...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.83 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring, weighing 5 grams and sized at 6, features a captivating center stone – a natural 1.83 carat Ideal Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Dazzling 0.7ct Pear Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold with a high-quality polish, this stunning masterpiece, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), guarantees unparalleled quality an...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped 18 Karat Gold Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total weight of diamonds on the side is 0.79 Ct. #sayitwithyellow . Diamond specs: Center stone: 1.20 Ct GIA Certified I1/Fancy Light Yellow Pear shape Center dimensions 9.77 mm x ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 4.75 Carat I/VS1 Cushion Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring W. 2 Pears
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total diamond weight of 1.29 Ct. diamonds on the side. Diamond specs: Center stone: 4.75 Ct GIA Certified I/VS1 Square Cushion Cut natural diamond Center dimensions 9.36 mm x 9.39 ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.99ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The deep, lush color of the emerald radiates natural beauty. Flanking the center stone are 0.70 carats of brilliant pear-shaped side diamonds, complemented by delicate round brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 0.81 TCW Certified $5,490 121439 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspecte...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA 2.01 Carat Pear Cluster Trellis Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this stunning diamond ring, which features a captivating pear 2.01 center stone, radiating beauty with its exq...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Pear Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating center stone of pear G SI1 weighing 1.05.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Pear Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating center stone of pear I SI2 weighing 1.70.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Round Shape Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.65 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.02 (15 Pcs ) Colou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tanzanite Ring 7.5cts Pear Cut 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gem is so clean and transparent and it exhibits a rich purplish blue. The center stone is surrounded with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds of VVS2 clarity and H color = .65 ct. ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow Solid Gold Approx Weight: 3.6 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approx Weight: 1.10-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Color:...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.51 ct Pear Shape Natural Diamond in 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: Main stone: 2.51 carats pear shape diamond Color: Light brown Clarity: SI2 Side stones: 0.67 carats 106 round diamonds Color: Colorless (E-F) Clarity: VVS-VS Certific...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.63Ct Natural Pear Shape Blue Topaz and diamonds ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fine Natural Blue Topaz and diamonds ring Very high-quality crafted White gold 14K (the gold has been tested by a professional) Ring size 17.00mm inner diameter/ 53 EU / 6 3/4 US Tot...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.64C Cushion Sapphire 18K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Pear & Marrquis Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total diamond weight of 1.58 Ct. on the side. Center stone: 1.64 Ct Cushion Shape Sapphire Side stones: 1.58 total carat weight, Round, Pear and Marquise shape diamonds Metal: 18 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Pear Halo Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating center stone of pear H SI2 weighing 2.01.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pear Diamond Bamboo Shank Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance of the center stone is accentuated by the delicate side stones, displaying G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity that completes the harmonious design.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.55 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite and Diamond in 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7.75 Weight: 9.48 Grams Center Stone Details: Type: Tsavorite Carat: 3.55 carat Color: Green Cut: Brilliant Cut Shape:...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3Carat Pear Halo Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating pear-shaped center stone weighing 3.01 carats and graded VS2.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified Vivid Yellow Orange Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a color-rich pear shape diamond, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds. Finished with pear shape diamonds on either side in a platinum mounting. GIA certified the...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.30tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The gem is very clean to the eye although small Jardins do exist, small imperfections are normal in genuine stones and allow each stone to be unique! Numerous round diamonds are firm...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.17ct Diamonds 7-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone details Stone: Natural diamond Shape: Pear brilliant Carat weight: 0.90 Carat Color grade: D Clarity grade: VS1 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pear Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gemstones are identical in size or color. This ring features a striking pear-shaped natural emerald paired...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Pear Halo Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating center stone of pear J SI2 weighing 1.91.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pear Shape Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: 18K White, Yellow Gold - Weight: 6.40 grams - Setting: Prong - Ring Size: 6 _______________________ Center Stone Details: - Carat:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Anniversary Gift Pear Marquise Diamond Bypass Ring 1.77 ct 18k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A pear-shaped cluster of baguette and round brilliant diamonds at its heart, a delicate pavé diamond band framing it on either side — it is a ring designed not to impress in a single...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.75 Carat Pear-Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Weight: 6.6 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Sapphire Carat: 3.75 ctw Color: Orange Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pear Shape Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 19.2K White Gold Portugal 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A quietly sumptuous reinterpretation of a 20th-century classic, this Portuguese cluster ring centers a richly hued pear-shaped sapphire within a bright surround of ten round brillian...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Pear Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Balanced in proportion and crafted for comfort, this piece is suitable for gifting or daily wear with a touch of personal color. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Pear ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
1.15tcw 14k Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K White Gold Setting Weight: 2.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approx Weight: 0.95-Carats Clarity: Transparent Color: Green...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,699Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance continues with a split shank design, where additional diamonds gracefully line the sides of the shank and the gallery, adding to the ring’s spectacular sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,364Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear moissanite drop bow ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bow ring. Ribbon wedding ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) -moissanite 6x4 mm, pear brilliant cut, D/Vs Small side moissanites: 1.1 mm,...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.75 Carat Pear-Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Weight: 6.6 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Sapphire Carat: 3.75 ctw Color: Orange Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Pear Halo Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a captivating center stone of pear H SI2 weighing 2.01.
Diamond, White Gold
$832Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Shape Champagne Natural Morganite and Diamond Engagement Ring Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Type: Pear shaped Natural High Quality Pear Shape Champagne Morganite Morganite Size: Approx. 7mm x 5mm Quality: VS Type: High Quality Round Brillant Cut D...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose 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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