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Solitaire Pearl 2 Side Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
natural pearl, its white hue exuding timeless beauty. Flanking the pearl are two old European cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Black Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.3 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 1.5mm Pearl Dimensions: 13mm Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Edwardian natural pearl and diamond ring. The centre of the ring
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats. Circa 1980s Size 6 1/2
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum Tahitian Pearl And Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Platinum Tahitian Pearl And Diamond Cocktail Ring This exquisite cocktail ring features a striking
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pearl and diamond ring dating back to the Belle Époque era. A single round
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Handmade Pearl And Diamond 0.92ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.35ct Natural Round diamond • 0.55ct Green Tourmaline • Diamond Color-Clarity: F
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold band for contrast. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.1 grams Ring Size: O 1/2
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
grams Ring Size: M 1/2 Face Dimensions: 15mm x 8mm Sapphire: Approx. 1.10 carat Pearl: 1 (3mm) Diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold, Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yellow Gold, Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring with round brilliant diamonds and pearls 14 karat
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Platinum Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8.5
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum Pearl and Diamond Ring - A stunning 11mm pearl sits on this platinum ring and is enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl

14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning vintage about 1970s 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring. Elegant 8 MM lustrous white
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

White South Sea Pearl and 2 Pear Shaped Diamonds Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
​ ​Pearl Type: White South Sea Pearl Diamond Count: 2 pear shaped Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Black Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous black pearl and diamond cluster ring. A round black pearl sits proud at the
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in London, GB
An Early 20th Century 18ct gold and platinum pearl and old-cut diamond ring.  Estimated total
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Gold Victorian Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring set with four half round, grey pearls set in a clover shape with five
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Pearls: 1 (4mm), 2 (2.75mm) Total Ruby Carat Weight: Approx. 0.40 Carats Diamonds: 4 (1.5mm) Hallmarked
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum, Cultured Pearl, Tahitian Black Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
2 pearls ap. 8.8 & 9.0 mm., 42 round diamonds ap. .85 ct., ap. 3.8 dwts. Size 6. Pearl: slightly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: F 1/2 (44.5) - Resizable Band Width: 2.5mm - 1.5mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Coral, Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral, Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 5.75- This lovely ring features two oval
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
A lovely platinum ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with two natural pearls in
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Pearl and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Akoya Pearl Pearl Diameter: 5.6 mm Diamond Count: 2 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.27 Carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

1990s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This fine and impressive pearl and diamond dress ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Convertible 2-in-1 Emerald Halo South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Diameter 2.4 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12-13 mm Quality: AAAA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural pearl, garnet and diamonds. Open enged ring. Adjustable ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K White Gold White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold white pearl and diamond ring. The diamonds in this ring are all round, the width of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Ring in White Gold, Diamonds and Pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian ring in 18k (750°/°°) white gold and silver adorned with a pearl and a very fine quality
Category

Early 20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

CT 2, 41 Diamonds, Australian South Sea Pearl Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one pearl in the center and diamonds around it
Category

1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover a Retro White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring, a striking mid-20th-century statement
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring. This tapered band features a 7mm pearl and ten 2mm bead
Category

1990s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique saltwater pearl and 0.15 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our
Category

Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Statement Diamond Lizard and Conch Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fashion-forward diamond lizard ring is a true statement piece that combines nature-inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Antique 1930s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Free Form Ring 0.06 total diamond weight. 2 piece 9.5 mm
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Henry Dunay Platinum Baroque Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
round diamonds surrounding the pearl which total 3.28 carats; G-H color and VS1-2 clarity. The ring is
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Pink Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Conch pearl, the rarest and most expensive type of pearl in the world. A beautiful engagement ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mallorca Pearl And 1.00ct Diamond Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • Gold 21.80GR • 1.00ct Natural Diamonds • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 28 baguette cut = 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: VS1-2 Weight: 3.84 grams Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique cultured pearl and 0.18 carat diamond, 18k white gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
beautiful ring. Gemstone: Pearl Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Age: 1910s Size: M 1/2
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond and pearl ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Freshwater Pearl & Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pearl as the centerpiece surrounded by small diamonds and one 1/2 ct emerald cut diamond. Pair with
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 4 Diamond Ring giving an updated look to a traditional Pearl & Diamond Ring
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Pearl Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring complemented by Diamonds post 1960 ca, hand crafted of solid Platinum marked Articulate in design
Category

Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Chinese freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful ring featuring a 10mm Luscious Chinese freshwater Pearl held in center by a 14K pin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage cultured pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This 1910s pearl twist ring with diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920-1925 Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
features diamonds and a pearl. The ring is adorned with 12 rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.24 carats, with
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mobe Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 4.5- This stunning ring features one
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds and Pearls, Flower Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral ring with natural oval sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and pearls. September
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

Black and white pearls ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold open ended ring with 2 natural pearls: black and white and diamonds. Twisted ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dainty 1970s pearl and diamond ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a lustrous round
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold cultured black pearl and diamond ring. This ring has round diamonds along the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold cultured black pearl and diamond ring. The diamonds in this ring are all round, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.42" Pearl diameter 9.35mm Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 This ring may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Pearls South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This elegant ring by Yoko London features a lustrous South Sea Pearl, set amongst a scintillating
Category

2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18...

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2 Pearl And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 2 pearl and diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 2 pearl and diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 2 pearl and diamond ring from LB Exclusive, Yoko London and Mikimoto — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 2 pearl and diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 2 Pearl And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 2 pearl and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $133 and can go as high as $503,576, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,831.

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.