$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Radiant Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Flawless Diamond Ring with Tapered Baguettes in Platinum A true masterpiece of perfection, this GIA-certified 4 carat diamond is h color and vvs2 clarity, an e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring FLAWLESS Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GIA certified 4 carat fancy yellow diamond ring with excellent polish and symmetry and without any fluorescence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – Internally Flawless
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable and timeless piece showcasing a GIA Certified 4-carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond, graded G color and Internally Flawless clarity — a true collector’s gem that combines e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D COLOR INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
Located in Chicago, IL
A GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with D color and Flawless clarity is an extraordinary piece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings E/F Color Flawless Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning stud earrings showcase two GIA certified round-cut diamonds, weighing 2.00 carats and 2.01 carats respectively, for a combined total of 4.06 carats, set in 18K white g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These are a fantastic matched pair of Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond studs, certified by GIA and classified as Internally Flawless clarity and F color—a truly exceptional combin...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$392,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional GIA Certified 4 Ct Type IIA D Internally Flawless Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
his exceptional three stone engagement ring features a magnificent 4 carat round cut diamond set in platinum, complemented by elegant tapered baguette side stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Irukandji" 10K Rose Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
Electroformed from pure 24k gold and finished in 18k rose gold, incorporating a solid 18k white gold band, pave’ set with 4 carats of flawless white diamonds. ABOUT COLIN BURN: Aus...
Gold
4-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Masterpiece of Pure
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 4-carat D Flawless Type IIA Golconda round brilliant diamond ring belongs to the most coveted category in the world of high jewelry, a class of diamonds that transcend adornment...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Elegant White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
This 18k white gold bracelet is set with 4 carats of superb diamonds. Flawlessly going from day to night, the look is refined and fashionable.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4 Carat Flawless E Color Diamond Ideal Cut
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Diamond Excellent Symmetry, Excellent Polish None Fluorescence No bow tie!
Diamond, White Diamond
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Internally Flawless Type IIa Heart Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary 4 carat heart brilliant diamond is a masterpiece of rarity and beauty, certified by GIA as D color, Internally Flawless, and Excellent polish and symmetry.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Flawless Golconda Type GIA Certified 4 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Featured here is a fantastic round cut diamond ring with 4carat diamond in total. The main stone is a 4 carat round brilliant cut diamond, according to the GIA report D color and Fl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
FLAWLESS GRS Switzerland 4 Carat Heart-Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent, very large, 4.02 carat heart shaped pigeon's blood red faceted ruby solitaire ring is set in solid platinum and accompanied by super sparkly GIA certified heart shape w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Internally Flawless GIA Certified 4 ct. Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring is adorned with a magnificent 4-carat Fancy Light Yellow cushion-cut diamond, a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 4 Carat D Internally Flawless Navette Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
An unusual 4.06 carat navette shaped D Internally Flawless diamond with stunning brilliance set in a platinum handmade antique style ring surrounded by 1.26cts of old European diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Flawless 4 Carat Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Solitaire engagement ring set in Platinum. One, cushion-cut diamond 4.02 carats F color, IF clarity. GIA certified.
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander McQueen New Black Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Jacket with Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous new, never worn black cashmere jacket or mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frame...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
$12,522
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
40 CARAT RADIANT CUT NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA NYC GIA Certified Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 40 Carats Color: NATURAL, FANCY YELLOW, EVEN Style:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
Size: FR38
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
96.39 Carats Total Pear Shape Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 20 perfectly matching pear shape Colombian emeralds weighing 63.40 carats total, surrounded by 758 brilliant mixed-cut diamonds weighing 32.99 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm with box and papers, 2022
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING "50TH ANNIVERSARY" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
GIA Certified 5.19 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, featuring a 5.19 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate Mikimoto 87 Pearls LARGE 9.5 mm 34 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 20...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
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.
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