Natalia 10K White Gold Trillion-Cut London Blue Topaz Ring
Located in New York, NY
The jewelry boasts trillion-cut London blue topaz and diamond accent stones for a lovely design. Gemstone colors: Blue Gemstone shapes: Trillion-cut One prong-set trillion-cut london...
Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
One of a Kind 50.88 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
As the hot viscous solution begins to cool, crystals form which cause the gem to change color from a darker pink through a pale pink zone to the green rind. 563 round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 10.20 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This large 10 carat diamond and gold bracelet is best suited to occasions that celebrate exceptional milestones, luxury and lasting significance, making it an ideal gift for landmark...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Turin Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Pave set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAM...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Klarna Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Fashionable Delicate ring feature perfectly matched micro prongs set round brilliant diamonds on one shank, contrast a single prong set diamond on a bare shank. Product details...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Entwine Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring band features strands of delicate precious metal entwined between brilliant round diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Fano Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This band features two parallel rows of micro prong set round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATU...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Kati Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring.Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Lir Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chevron-shaped ring features petite round brilliant diamonds that are perfectly made to complement an engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gems...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Link Bracelet with 10ct Round G VS Diamonds & Moonstone Gems
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with a dazzling array of 100 round brilliant diamonds totaling 10 carats, these gems boast a captivating G color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Platinum Tennis Necklace, 10 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic and stylish tennis necklace featuring 10 carats of fine bright white diamonds! They are set in a straight line in strong durable platinum and lays perfectly flat on the nec...
Diamond, Platinum
$27,499 / item
Platinum Three Prongs Diamond Tennis Bracelet '10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Center Gemstone Shape: ROUND Center Diamond Carat Weight: 10 Metal: Platinum Metal Weight: 27.09...
Diamond, Platinum
$27,499 / item
Platinum Four Prongs Diamond Tennis Bracelet '10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Center Gemstone Shape: ROUND Center Diamond Carat Weight: 10 Metal: Platinum Metal Weight: 27.09...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking display of brilliance, these GIA Certified 10 carat total weight round diamond halo drop earrings are an exquisite statement piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings 12.93 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond drop Art Deco motif earrings featuring 80 round brilliants 4.84 carats, 10 princess cut diamonds, 2.17 carats and 10 briolette diamonds, 5.92 carats, in 14k black rhodium.
Diamond, White Gold
$476,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 10.5 carat old mine brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded J color and VVS2 clarity, offering a bright and live...
Diamond, Platinum
Lapaix Solitaire Diamond .10ct Rose Cut Engagement Ring Mined 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Solitaire Diamond .10ct Rose Cut Engagement Ring Mined 14K White Gold Featuring a Gorgeous Colorless .10ct Genuine Natural Mined Rose Cut Diamond Center Each piece begins ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
The top is adorned with one row of I-J color, VS/SI clarity diamonds. This bracelet carries 42 round diamonds totaling 10 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing heart diamond necklace features a large heart shaped diamond weighs 10 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Circle Ring with Floating Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At the center of that circle is a single round bezel set .10 carat diamond that floats around as well. "Happy Spirit" is engraved along the sides of the outer circle, while "Chopard"...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Round Diamond 16 Inches Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 10 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 16-inch tennis necklace, crafted to showcase the timeless elegance of round diamo...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Lapaix Solitaire Diamond Rose Cut Engagement Ring Mined .10ct 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Over $200 in Gold Value Alone Classic Solitaire with a Brushed Triangle Pattern on the Band 100% Natural Mined Diamond .10 Carat Diamond Weight 14K White Gold Brand New ***313*...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, flanked by Cushion Cut Diamonds each weighing 1.0 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful statement for every day. GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, flanked by Shield Cut Diamonds weighing 2.60 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$13,743 / item
10 Carats Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut I-K SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: I-K Carat Weight:10.00...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,743 / item
10 Carats Natural Diamond Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut I-K SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Rose Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: I-K Carat Weight:10.00CT...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,743 / item
10 Carats Natural Diamond White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut I-K Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K White Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: I-K Carat Weight: 10.00CTW Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat J VS2 Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 10.1 carat emerald cut natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded J color and VS2 clarity, offering a bright and lively appea...
Diamond, Platinum
$706,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat G VS2 Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 10.1 carat emerald cut natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded G color and VS2 clarity, offering a bright and lively appea...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
10.04 carat "Intense Red" Burma Ruby set in a custom, handmade platinum and diamond mounting featuring 2.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 100% Certified Burma Ruby A ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 10 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace, elegantly bezel set in luxurious 14K White Gold. This stunning piece measures 18 inches in length and boasts a st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 10.09 carat cushion brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded K color and VS1 clarity, offering a bright and liv...
Diamond, White Gold
$496,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage engagement ring features a stunning 10 carat heart shape cut diamond, set in a timeless platinum mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Round Diamonds 10 Carat Green Emeralds 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The emeralds are accented by 6 carats of round brilliant diamonds, adding brilliance and elegance to the piece.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond Gross Weight 110.42 gms 18k Gold 8.09 gms Looks Stunning worn!!
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond Gross Weight 110.42 gms 18k Gold 8.09 gms Looks Stunning worn!!
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mother of Pearl and Onyx Hot Air Balloon Brooch / Pendant with Diamond Basket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Mother of Pearl, Onyx and Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: .10 carats Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI B...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10-Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10-Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum Discover the pinnacle of sophistication with this GIA-certified masterpiece: 💎 Center Diamond: Weight: 10 carats Shap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Rosalind Milgrain Marquise Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite ring designed in an antique look with round brilliant diamonds in a marquise-shaped setting through 1/3 of the shank. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Sid...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Violet Petite Floral Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features one diamond on one end and a petite flower sparkling with five more diamonds on the other. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
14 karat 10 carat ruby star leverback diamond earrings
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Expertly crafted from 14kt gold, these dangle-hinge hoop earrings feature a stunning 10-carat star ruby (total weight) and 1/3 carat diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,608Sale Price / item|32% Off
10 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut F-H-SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Rose Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: F-H Carat Weight:10.00CT...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,608Sale Price / item|32% Off
10 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut GH-SI Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: F-H Carat Weight:10.00CTW ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo 10 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Non Branded
Located in New York, NY
This bold statement ring is built around a 10-carat cabochon emerald, its smooth domed surface showing off a vivid green color and a deep, luminous glow.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs Excellent Polish Excellent Symmetry Faint Fluorescence J SI1-2
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 10 Carat Round Diamond Pave Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold 10 Carat Round Diamond Pave Drop Earrings A dazzling pair of statement drop earrings crafted in 18K white gold, designed with an elegant pear-shaped silhouette and en...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage 10 carat Green Tourmaline Cocktail ring surrounded by 27 Diamonds and 4 < clusters ( Diamond weight is 2 carats total) set in a unique 18 karat gold ring setting, se...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$1,400,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat G Color VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10 Carat G Color VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring — Platinum Setting An exquisite masterpiece showcasing refined brilliance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 10.99 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 10 carat diamond bracelet in platinum epitomises luxury and sophistication, making it a perfect gift for anniversaries, milestone birthdays and retirements.
Diamond, Platinum
$448,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent 10 Carat GIA Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular statement of rarity and craftsmanship, this extraordinary three-stone ring showcases a GIA-certified 10.05 carat Cushion Brilliant diamond of exceptional presence and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Vivian Beveled Edge Eternity Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Beveled Edge ring features 10 round brilliant diamonds 0.10 total carat weight.
Diamond, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat COLOMBIAN Emerald Minor Oil Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
💚 A Rare Treasure from Muzo, Colombia 💚 Introducing an extraordinary 10 carat Oval Colombian Emerald, sourced from the legendary Muzo mines — renowned for producing the world’s mo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Scarselli 10 Carat Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
An oval 10 carat natural fancy intense yellow diamond flanked on the sides by two white ovals 0.50 carat each F color VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural 10 Carat TW Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite 10-Carat Total Natural Diamond Vintage Bracelet.
Diamond, Platinum
$439,992Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow & White Diamond Bypass Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent and substantial bypass ring features two impressive pear-shaped diamonds as its centerpiece, totaling over 7 carats in weight. The first, a breathtaking natural fanc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Emerald 1.3 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each Emerald is spaced by a gold cone shape design which has three brilliant cut diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 10 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
10/0.59 Carat Star Shape G Color Vvs1 Clarity Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56460 Stone Shape: STAR DIAMOND Diamond Weight: 0.59ct (10 diamonds) Clarity: VVS1 Color: G Cut: Excellent Measurements: 4.20 x 2.42 mm Depth %: 0% Table %...
White Diamond
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut NO OIL Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of GRS certified 10 Carat Pear Cut earrings with practically no inclusions!
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Diamond Necklace in 18 Carat White Gold and 10 Carats of Diamonds Falling
Located in Paris, FR
Articulated necklace in 18 kt white gold and 10 carat grain-set diamonds. It is made up of 126 falling links, each setting a diamond in their center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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.