What is the best setting for a solitaire diamond?

The best setting for a solitaire diamond is the prong setting. In such a setting, the stone is held in place with a minimal amount of metal allowing more light to pass through the diamond resulting in added brilliance. Find a collection of solitaire diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

New Diamond Solitaire

14k Gold Diamond Slide Pendant

New Ruby Rings

Adjustable Diamond Necklace

Gia Tsavorite

Solitaire Necklace

Corundum Blue Sapphire

Grossular Green Garnet

3 Carat Solitaire

RUCHI Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Two-Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

$27,500

$2,498

New 18k Yellow Gold 0.62ctw Bezel Set Trillion Cut Diamond Hammered Finish Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Trillion Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.62ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.62 (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

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18KT Gold, Diamond and Mandarin Garnet Ring

By Julius Cohen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning 18KT Gold, Diamond and Mandarin Garnet Ring. Containing a vibrant, 6.85 cts. mandarin garnet and 52 brilliant cut diamonds totaling .53 cts. Designed and made in-house by...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

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Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold

Julius Cohen 1.02 Carat Yellow Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

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Julius Cohen 1.02 Carat Yellow Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

By Julius Cohen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1.02 Carat Cushion Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in 18kt Gold. Designed and made in house by Julius Cohen New York.

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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Julius Cohen Yellow Sapphire Ring

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Julius Cohen Yellow Sapphire Ring

By Julius Cohen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

18 Kt Gold, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring Containing 1 Yellow Oval Sapphire (1.72 Cts.). The ring shank is set 3/4 around with 34 Brilliant Diamonds (.12 Cts.). This ring brin...

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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

New Platinum GIA 2.58ctw Princess Diamond & Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring

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New Platinum GIA 2.58ctw Princess Diamond & Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Ring Width: 7.1mm (0.28") (widest area at the solitaire - north to south), 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.2mm rise off the finger Condition: New custom.

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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

New 14k Yellow Gold 0.74ct Heart Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace

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H 0.2 in W 0.23 in L 18 in

New 14k Yellow Gold 0.74ct Heart Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Heart Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 0.74ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow gold Weight: 1.8 Grams Chain Type: Cab...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H 0.26 in W 0.43 in L 18 in

NEW 18k Gold .78ct GIA Marquise Emerald Solitaire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Marquise Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color w/ Natural Inclusions (inside & on girdle only under magnification) - 0.6...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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New Diamond Solitaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact new diamond solitaire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 474 vintage or 2071 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a new diamond solitaire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic new diamond solitaire over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Gems and Jewels UK and Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A new diamond solitaire can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2118 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping for a new diamond solitaire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a New Diamond Solitaire?

Prices for a new diamond solitaire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $19 and can go as high as $865,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,244.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.