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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

$80,000

Blue sapphire cocktail necklace 18KT gold

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Modern necklace with blue sapphire and diamond halo in 18KT gold. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company policy! This insures security for you and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Diamond Necklace Tiara

$138,000

Diamond Necklace Tiara

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Straight Line Diamond Bracelet

$140,000

Straight Line Diamond Bracelet

Located in Wailea, HI

Straight Line 18k white gold bracelet with 31 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 21.92 carats. Approximate Color G - H Clarity VSS1 7 inches long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace

$272,250

Located in New York, NY

Museum-Quality GIA 7.44 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, VS1, Even Colour — Exceptionally Rare Antique Fancy Colour Diamond Presenting an absolute pinnacle of ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Solid Gold Heavy Chain Necklace with 10cts Diamonds and Emeralds

$200,000 / item

18k Solid Gold Heavy Chain Necklace with 10cts Diamonds and Emeralds

By LÖF

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial custom box-link necklace in solid 18k gold, weighing approximately 300 grams. The polished custom-designed links catch light in clean, geometric facets, giving the piec...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

11.05 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Three-Stone Ring G VS2

$600,000

11.05 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Three-Stone Ring G VS2

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Exceptional platinum ring featuring an impressive 11.05 carat emerald-cut diamond graded G color and VS2 clarity, accented by two trapezoid-cut side diamonds totaling approximately 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

$280,000

GIA Certified 4.27 Carat D Internally Flawless Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

A diamond of extraordinary rarity and uncompromising quality. At the heart of this exceptional engagement ring is a magnificent 4.27 carat GIA-certified Radiant Cut (Cut-Cornered Re...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

$128,800

5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

By Rare Colors

Located in New York, NY

This three stone engagement ring centers around a 5.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow oval diamond with VS2 clarity. The rich yellow color is complemented by a pair of GIA-certified D co...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

$103,000

4.04ct Carat Emerald Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring GIA

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, architectural, and effortlessly timeless, this platinum engagement ring showcases a remarkable GIA-certified 4.04-carat Emerald Cut diamond graded H color and VS2 clarity. C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994

$2,800

Size: XS, S

Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994

By Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...

Category

1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 14k W Gold 3.89 TCW Certified

$1,512Sale Price|20% Off

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 14k W Gold 3.89 TCW Certified

By Enrico Kassini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 3.89 TCW Certified $4,790 217841 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tanzanite ring has been Certified,...

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold

1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet

$280,200

L 7.63 in

1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in New York, NY

This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Blue Sapphires and Diamond Pendant and Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

$5,760Sale Price|20% Off

Blue Sapphires and Diamond Pendant and Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in New York, NY

Blue Sapphires 3.03 carats Round Diamonds 0.69 carats 18kt Yellow Gold 3.49 grams

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

$3,800

Size: 6

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

$32,025

$136,000Sale Price|20% Off

GIA Certified 7.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA Certified 7.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace An extraordinary 7.06-carat GIA-certified Fancy Yellow Heart Modified Brilliant diamond (GIA 1226873686), of natu...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

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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.