Diamond Jewelry
2010s European Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
1990s American Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, ...
2010s Sri Lankan Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Brazilian Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1860s French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Dutch Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Brazilian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
1990s Italian Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s North American Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
1960s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1950s Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.