$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
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
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
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
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
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Masterpiece of Pure
Located in Mumbai, IN
There are diamonds of beauty, and there are diamonds of legend. This 4-carat D Flawless Type IIA
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Premium Lenght Emerald Cut E Color Flawless Clarity Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
4.00 Carat GIA Certified E Color Internally Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum A
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
of diamond earrings. Each diamond weighs 2.00 carats, giving you a total of 4.00 carats of perfectly
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
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat D Flawless Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring TYPE IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
is a rare opportunity to acquire a 4+ carat D Flawless marquise diamond presented in a timeless
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$97,000
H 7.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
"Irukandji" 10K Rose Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
finished in 18k rose gold, incorporating a solid 18k white gold band, pave’ set with 4 carats of flawless
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
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
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
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Flawless Golconda Type GIA Certified 4 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
is a 4 carat round brilliant cut diamond, according to the GIA report D color and Flawless in clarity
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
combined carat of the ruby and diamond ring is approximately 5.80 carats. The ruby is full of sparkle and
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
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
Diamond, Platinum
$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...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$5,488Sale Price|45% Off
NWT $9, 979 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Gorgeous Kunzite Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Kunzite Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Kunzite surrounded by a Beautiful Halo ...
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
$704Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 17.5 in
9-10mm Candy Pastel Multi-Color Round Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our 18-inch 9-10mm Multi-color Pink Peach White Round Pearl Necklace, a beautifully hand-knotted accessory that adds a touch of sophistication and style to both men's and...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
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...
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...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
Long evening dress with embroidered on lace and velvet back Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress with embroidered on lace and velvet back. Authenticity hologram
$2,500
Size: Fits like a Medium
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Front Slit
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage FW00 Runway Grey Size USA 8 but fits smaller like a USA 6 Excellent Condition, only 1 flaw is a tonal pen mark that gets covered in the folds of the front slit...
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
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Three Stone Radiant Trillion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite three-stone diamond ring featuring a GIA certified 2.50 Carat diamond with perfect proportions, graded D color and VS2 clarity, accompanied by two large trillion-cut dia...
Diamond, White Diamond
$184,000Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Vintage Unheated Vivid Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Bulgari necklace is centered on a natural vivid sapphire, accompanied by a GIA certificate stating “natural sapphire, no indications of heating”, a highly prized cha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 26.14 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing an emerald cut heated blue sapphire weighing 26.14 carats, set on an eight prong setting. Accented by two step-cut trapezoid diamon...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$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. ...
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.