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Rare Jewels

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

D Color Flawless Gia Certified Diamonds

D Flawless Diamond Engagement Rings

Emerald Cut Diamond D Color

Trapezoid Side Stone

Modified Brilliant Cut Square Diamond

Antinori Diamond

Octagonal Step Cut

Rolex Daytona Rainbow 18K Everest Gold Watch Aftermarket

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking Rolex Daytona crafted in 18K Everose gold, featuring a customize After-market rainbow sapphire bezel, and black dial with matching rainbow sapphire hour markers, and diamo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...

$96,000

Carved Burmese 19.86ct Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and 14k Gold and Platinum Brooch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Centering a carved Ruby with no heat or clarity enhancement measuring 21.83 x 14.46 x 6.34mm Accented with a pave-set diamond head Enhanced by a circular ruby eye, perched on polishe...

Category

Vintage 1960s Burmese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.01 Carat I VVS2 Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Yellow and White Gold Ring

$224,000

5.01 Carat I VVS2 Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Yellow and White Gold Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant Yellow and White Gold ring featuring a 5.01 carat old mine brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded I color and VVS2 clarity, offering a br...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

11.09 carats No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Ring

$110,000

11.09 carats No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This extraordinary statement ring showcases a magnificent 11.09-carat natural No Heat Ceylon (Sri Lanka) blue sapphire, accompanied by a prestigious Gübelin gemological report (No. ...

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1990s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA 6.21ctw I VS1 Diamond Platinum Three-Prong Martini Stud Earrings

$110,537

$85,000

8.07 Carat deep royal blue cushion Sapphire White Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 8.07 carat cushion natural deep royal blue sapphire as the center stone. The sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin. Treatment: No indication of th...

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GRS Certified 11.34 Carat blue oval Sapphire White Gold Ring

$85,000

GRS Certified 11.34 Carat blue oval Sapphire White Gold Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 11.34 carat oval natural blue sapphire as the center stone. The sapphire is of Sri Lanka origin. Treatment: No indication of thermal treatment. Ac...

Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

3.2 Carat F VVS2 Heart Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

$81,500

$97,500

Alexander Beverly Hills All GIA 17.92ct Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring Platinum

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Stunning natural emerald cut Ceylon sapphire with emerald cut diamonds three stone ring with natural trapezoid diamonds. All three stones GIA certified. Though this sapphire is of Sr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 20 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite GIA Certified 20 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring showcases a magnificent central gemstone, perfectly complemented by two dazzling shield-cut diamonds...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Recent Sales

An Important 1970s Cartier Gold and Diamond Chevron Cuff

Unavailable

W 6.5 in Dm 2.25 in L 2 in

An Important 1970s Cartier Gold and Diamond Chevron Cuff

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Bold, architectural, and unmistakably Cartier, this striking cuff bracelet exemplifies the sophisticated glamour that defined the house's jewelry designs of the 1970s. Crafted in 18-...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Snake Necklace, 380g Flexible Sculptural Collar by Sal Praschnik

Unavailable

L 23 in

Unavailable

12.5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White SI 14K White Gold Iconic Diamond Ring

Located in Mumbai, IN

Approximately 12.5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Brilliant White. Clarity...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

22.90ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace

$6,900

$54,869

$19,500Sale Price|58% Off

NWT $47, 500 Important 18KT Gold Large Fancy Emerald Diamond Strand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Necklace with Magnificent Large Fancy Oval Cut Emeralds Flanked by Fine Glittering White Diamonds Throughout....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Necklace

$155,250

$20,633Sale Price|20% Off

$115,000Sale Price|50% Off

NWT Rare 18 Karat Gorgeous Fancy Glittering Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Diamond Drop Necklace. Necklace contains approx 34CTS ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Multi Shape Diamonds Gold Drop Choker Necklace

$143,750

Multi Shape Diamonds Gold Drop Choker Necklace

By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

A unique design! Large pear and marquise shaped diamonds hanging from a multi size round diamond choker. 46.62 carats of near colorless white VS clarity diamonds set in 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Necklace

$45,425

Diamond Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

An impeccably designed diamond necklace featuring pear, marquise, and round cut diamonds. 18.20 carats of FG VS diamonds 18k white gold Approximately 16.5 inch length that can ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Moschino

Located in Nice, FR

MOSCHINO vintage black dress featuring a large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breast. This dress features : - Black wool blend fabric. - Large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breas...

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Mink Hat

$121

Vintage Mink Hat

Located in London, GB

A cute and warm mink hat, good for the cold weather. In a lovely light brown colour , the hat has an inner circumference of 22''.

Category

1960s Canadian Hats

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Rare Jewels For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare jewels for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and platinum. Find a collection of 3072 vintage versions or 7884 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of rare jewels includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, Emilio! and Cartier are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 8702, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare jewels and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our rare jewels for sale are for women, but there are 3965 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Rare Jewels?

On average, rare jewels at 1stDibs sell for $3,131, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $36,502,992 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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.