Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond
1980s European Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s British Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
2010s European Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces and Other Diamond Jewelry and Watches 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.