Diamond Jewelry
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Diamond Jewelry
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Diamond Jewelry
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Retro Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 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.