Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Iolite, White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver, ...
2010s American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Black Jade, Silver, Sterli...
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Onyx, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.