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Pear Shape Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.24ctw Bezel set pear shape diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alternating Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Halfway Band, Anniversary Band
By Sabrina A Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alternating 2.00 ct Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Halfway Band These pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Eternity Band, Full Eternity Wedding Band
By Sabrina A Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Eternity Band. Highly crafted 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.34 Carat Pear Shape Natural Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold ref2083
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
diamonds forming a captivating pinwheel design. The connected chain is adorned with additional bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Multi Shape Diamond Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This bezel set bangle features 0.40ctw in round diamonds, 0.30ctw in marquise diamonds, 0.25ctw in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bezel Set Pear Cut Diamond Studs in 14kt White Gold - 0.16ctw Diamonds, New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Add a touch of elegance and modern sophistication to your style with these Bezel Set Pear Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Diamond Bezel Set Diamond Pave Band Minimal and Delicate Engagement Ring
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Minimal style, bezel set, pear-shaped diamond engagement Ring - Dainty and elegant. The center
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.09 Carat Diamond Pear-Cut Bezel Set White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Simplistic and conspicuously valuable. This natural diamond of 3.09 carat is securely bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Diamond Bezel Set Halo Unique and Delicate Engagement Ring - "Ballerina"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. This list is for the engagement ring only. Details: * Center stone shape
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear Diamond Unique Bezel Engagement Ring "Dragonfly Zeus"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Diamond Bezel Set with a Diamond Twist Shank Band Unique Engagement Ring - "Dragonfly Zeus
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10.30tcw 18K Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Dark Green Bezel Set 750 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
dark green hue with semi-transparent clarity. The emerald is securely bezel-set for protection, while
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

2.60ct Natural Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
remarkable piece. Adding to its allure, the natural pear shape diamond ring features five micro pavé-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

NEW Platinum GIA Bezel Set NO HEAT Sapphire & Diamond Dual Pear Cut 2 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
at the top of the ring with a pear cut diamond bezel set at the other. The sapphire is certified as
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.55 Carat Pear Shape Amethysts Gold Bezel Pink Opal Round Beads Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant handmade earrings have 2 faceted Natural Pear Shape Amethysts measuring 7
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Pear Shape Tennis Bracelet
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
unique and contemporary. The pear shape diamonds are bezel set in 18k yellow gold with no prongs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.39ct Pear Shape Emerald & Round Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
pear shape green emeralds, set between 6 round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds. The stones are set in
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set with Pear Shape Amethyst and Diamonds
By Susan Berman for Trabert and Hoeffer
Located in Chicago, IL
Susan Berman, 18K yellow gold ring, bezel set in center with one Pear shape Amethyst weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Moissanite Bezel Set Halo Unique and Delicate Engagement Ring - "Ballerina"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
: * Center stone: Pear Shape, Moissanite, 9X6mm. * Accent stones: Natural diamonds, conflict-free, 0.40ct, F
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950, diamond millgrain shank and bezel
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

New Platinum GIA 1.06ctw Pear Sideways Bezel Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - SI2 Clarity ** See Certification Details Below for
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Baroque Pearls Pear Shape Ruby Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bezel Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple chic and handmade stud earrings have a pair of Pear Shape Ruby Cabs measuring 9 x 11
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Moissanite Unique Bezel Diamond Twist Band Engagement Ring "Dragonfly Zeus"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Moissanite Bezel Set with a Diamond Twist Shank Band Unique Engagement Ring - "Dragonfly Zeus
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.50 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
2.50 carat Pear shape diamond necklace with 5 bezel set diamonds set in Platinum. Pear Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.18 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
pear shape diamond certified by GIA as D color and VVS1 clarity, bezel-set in platinum. Accented by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3.50ct Pear shaped diamond bezel chunky cocktail ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
shaped diamond bezel set chunky cocktail ring is made from 18k yellow gold, and features a beautiful pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Blue Sapphires 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Baroque Pearls Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple chic and handmade stud earrings have a pair of Faceted Pear Shape Blue Sapphires
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Susan Berman 18K yellow gold ring, bezel set in center with one pear shape Aquamarine weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.02 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pendant necklace, showcasing a 1.02 carats pear shape diamond with E color and SI2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bezel GIA 3.01ctw Antique PEAR Diamond Engagement 18K Gold Signet Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A very ELEGANT and CLASSY ESTATE old-cut vintage PEAR** Diamond ring in an inspired chunky bezel
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Diamond Crown Engagement Ring, Two Ring Set - Valentia Pear + Romi
Located in Hertsliya, IL
matching sideband "Romi." Did you know? The pear diamond is a bezel set. Bezel Setting keeps your diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.46 Carats Total Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, bezel set in 18k white gold. Suspended on a smaller pear shape diamond and a princess cut diamond post
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid 18k White Gold Gia 1.89ctw Pear Cut Bezel Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - IF Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.17tcw 14K Genuine Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Marquise Three Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A petite pear emerald & marquise diamond three-stone bezel ring. This classic has a beautiful 1.05
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

9.67ct Pear Shape Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Carat Weight: 0.72ctw • Number of Round Diamonds: 30 • Carat Weight: 2.70ctw • A pair of pear shape
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.04 Carats Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Floral Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of stud earrings, featuring 12 pear shape sapphires weighing 3.04 carats total, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Pear & Marquise Shape Diamond Fringe Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
diamonds are set in 14k yellow gold bezels, with each stone elegantly suspended from a fine chain. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, fame, success, and prosperity. Designed with pear cut diamond set in center in bezel settings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold 3.31ct GIA Pear Emerald Bezel Old European Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - Vs1/VS2 Clarity - 0.92ctw (exact - certified) ** See
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.25 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Open-Work Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A special pendant necklace, showcasing a 5.25 carats pear shape yellow diamond certified by GIA as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

6.83 Carat Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold bezel and accented with a sparkling round brilliant diamond, this is a simple, yet alluring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.37 ct. Pear Shape Peridot and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.37 carats. It is bezel set in our signature brushed and engraved 18k yellow gold setting. Pear shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Pear Diamond Sunburst Shadow Band 14k Yellow Gold Bezels 0.40 Carats V-Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Accent your finger with this sunburst of pear shape and round brilliant diamonds! Set in warm 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape and Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant, Ruby Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, meticulously set in prongs within an elegant pear-shaped bezel. The central diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 10.28 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Double-Sided Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous double-sided necklace, featuring bezel-set pear shape diamonds spaced evenly on a 19
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pear Shape Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
These gorgeous earrings feature a deep blue pear shape Lapis cabochons bezel set. Each side of the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.56ct Pear Shape Diamond Link Chain Station Necklace Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
, each expert bezel is set with an abundance of diamonds. Details: Center Diamond: Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.94 Carat Pear-Shape Diamond Huggie 14-Karat Drop Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
huggie drop earrings would make a perfect holiday gift. The diamonds are natural pear shapes, bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hancocks 1.48 Carat Old Cut Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring in Satin 18ct Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
diamond weighing 1.48ct and of I colour and VS2 clarity bezel set within a finely hand crafted 18ct yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

13.09ct Pear Shape Cut Natural Pink Morganite Earrings, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated array of bezel and pave-set diamonds, including both baguette and old European cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Platinum

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pear Shape Rose Quartz and Diamond Toggle
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18 karat rose gold necklace features a multi faceted pear shaped Rose Quartz bezel set
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex & Co GIA Asscher Cut and Pear Shape 5.10ct Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Alex & Co
Located in Newton, MA
detachable drop features a center diamond station with semi bezel set diamonds totaling .30ctw. The two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

12.46ct Asscher Cut Emerald & Pear Shape Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
• Number of Pear Shape Diamonds: 6 • Carat Weight: 3.63ctw • Color: G • Clarity: VS2- VVS2 • Number of
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ruby and Sapphire Pear shape Cabochon and Double Row Pave Diamond Ring Band, 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-shaped sapphire cabochons (0.34 carats total), bezel set in warm 18K yellow gold. A double row of pavé
Category

1990s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.90 Carats Pear Shape Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Pendant 20 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond halo. The stunning bezel set blue-green tourmaline pops elegantly against the warm rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben 1, 01 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
shape milligrana bezel set with round shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides total weight 0,12 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Huge Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Pear Shape .16 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
that has 24 glorious diamonds that are bezel set and alternate with a lovely gold bead. The pendant is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear Shape & Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant, Sapphire Halo, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, complemented by round brilliant diamonds prong-set within a pear-shaped bezel. The center diamond radiates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace, showcasing a 0.92 carat pear shape diamond certified by GIA as L color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear Diamond Delicate Engagement Ring & 5 Leaves Wedding band, Two Ring Set
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Minimal style bezel setting pear diamond engagement ring with five leaves nesting ring, lovely
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bezel set fiery Australian Opal in the center of the ring. There is a pear shape Sleeping Beauty, one on
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pear shape diamond bezel set you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 161 vintage or 460 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a pear shape diamond bezel set may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a pear shape diamond bezel set has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Debra Navarro and ANGARA INC. are consistently popular. Take a look at a pear shape diamond bezel set featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding a pear shape diamond bezel set for sale for women should be easy, but there are 136 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Set?

The price for a pear shape diamond bezel set starts at $289 and tops out at $425,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,535.

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.