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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

$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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Elegance encapsulated in gold and diamonds, this estate Van Cleef & Arpels 42.00cttw diamond necklace is a breathtaking testament to the craftsmanship and timeless beauty that define...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet Paved Diamond 18K Rose Gold Wide Bangle Bracelet

$80,000

$202,500

Cartier Vintage Hex Sapphire Diamond Lariat Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Carat Weight: Two Ceylon sapphires Material: 18K yellow gold, Ceylon sapphires, round diamonds Weight: Approximately 83.30 grams Length: Approximately 15.78 inches (40cm) Certificati...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

$288,177

Rolex Daytona 116576TBR PT950 Full Diamond Dial Automatic Mechanical 40mm

By Rolex

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Rolex Daytona 116576TBR, 950 Platinum, Factory-set Baguette Diamond Bezel, Ice Blue Full Diamond Dial, Automatic Mechanical Movement, 40mm Case Diameter,full box and all documents

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

David Webb Chestnut Horse Bracelet

$89,700

David Webb Chestnut Horse Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold and enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Cabochon Rubies. Signed by David Webb Size 6 1/4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb 20.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings

$213,000

David Webb 20.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Heart Collar Necklace

$85,000

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Heart Collar Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat white gold, sapphire and diamond necklace. Designed as a tapering collar coming to a point at the front set with 7 heart shaped sapphires and numerous round brilliant cu...

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

$147,302

18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace – 8.22ct & 6.48ct

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary diamond drop pendant necklace crafted in 18ct yellow and white gold, featuring two magnificent round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing approximately 8.22ct and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Studio Rêves Rubis Impériale Tennis Bracelet in Ruby and Diamonds in 18K Gold

$471,012

$98,500

Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Heart Shape Diamond Ring

Located in New Orleans, LA

A timeless symbol of love and unity, this elegant toi et moi ring—French for "you and me"—pairs two perfectly matched heart shaped diamonds, each weighing 1.80 carats. One is a dazzl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Platinum 2.00 Carat H VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring

$98,000

Tiffany & Co Platinum 2.00 Carat H VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant Tiffany & Co engagement ring showcases a magnificent round brilliant cut diamond weighing an impressive 2.00 carats, set in luxurious platinum. Graded H color and VS...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Duchess of Devonshire's Aquamarine Brooch, 180 Carats

$348,500

Duchess of Devonshire's Aquamarine Brooch, 180 Carats

Located in New Orleans, LA

Some of the world's finest jewels are distinguished by extraordinary gemstones, exceptional craftsmanship or noble provenance. This remarkable Belle Époque brooch possesses all three...

Category

Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

$250,000 / item

Napoleon Chess Table with Goddess Victoria in Sterling Silver, 24K Vermeil

Located in ראשון לציון, IL

The monumental sculptural chess table “Napoleon” is conceived as an extraordinary companion piece to the celebrated Napoleon chess compositions created within the Konforti family ate...

Category

2010s Israeli Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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

Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048

$189,871

Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50

$8,999

H 11.4 in W 9.1 in L 20 in

New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

$2,795

Size: 42IT

S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana White Silk Flowy Layered Long Sleeve Blouse

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this fabulous Dolce & Gabbana blouse is constructed using an abundance of white silk. This long-sleeve top features a wrap closure and str...

Category

1990s Italian Blouses

Philippe Ferrandis Aqua Baléares Brooch in Aqua and Clear Crystals

$330

W 2 in L 2.5 in

Philippe Ferrandis Aqua Baléares Brooch in Aqua and Clear Crystals

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Philippe Ferrandis – The French elegance of high fantasy jewelry Philippe Ferrandis embodies the excellence of the jewel of French designer, combining audacity, refinement and excep...

Category

2010s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

$3,800

Size: 40

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...

Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

$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

Vintage Saga Mink Silver Grey Sapphire Fur Jacket

$1,457

L 27.96 in

Vintage Saga Mink Silver Grey Sapphire Fur Jacket

By Saga mink

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This fur jacket is made of very soft top quality silver grey/ sapphire mink made by saga mink (Saga furs, superior fur products) We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontsto...

Category

20th Century Coats and Outerwear

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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.