9 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A 9 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring is the epitome of luxury and sophistication.
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
9 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A 9 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring is the epitome of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Modern 9 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity 6-Row Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 9 Carats Diamonds Half Eternity 6 Row Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
$12,428Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 9 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 9 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Necklace Fashion is subtle, easy, and elegant.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$30,800Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviere Necklace 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a breathtaking 9 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviere Necklace, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$47,120Sale Price|20% Off
Giorgio Visconti 9 Carat Diamond Jewelry Set
By Visconti
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive diamond jewelry set by Italian designer Giorgio Visconti, composed of a pair of wide hoop earrings and a matching statement ring, crafted in a sophisticated combination...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Diamond Necklace & Earrings Bridal Suite 159 Gm 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Diamond Necklace & Earrings Bridal Suite 159 Gm 18 Karat Yellow Gold One of our premium Neckalce and matching earring set from our Bridal collection. 9 carats of VS quality o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Platinum Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid hand made Platinum diamond and emerald bracelet with repeating large and small Deco sections and a hidden catch. 2 Marquise diamonds approx. total weight 1.50cts, G, VS. 264...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 Carat Diamonds VS Quality Dome Shape Cocktail Platinum and Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
9 carat Diamonds VS quality Dome shape cocktail Platinum and Gold Ring estate This is a Dome shape cocktail ring from our premium wedding collection. approximately 9 carat of rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy .9 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Bead set diamond eternity wedding band ring with 16 brilliant cut diamonds. Size 6.5. May be ordered in any size. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. 16 round brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy .9 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Bead set diamond eternity wedding band ring with 16 brilliant cut diamonds. Can be ordered in any size. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 16 round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .9 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy bead set diamond eternity wedding band ring with 16 brilliant cut diamonds. Can be ordered in any size. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 16 round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
.9 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
The classic Art Deco ring is centered by an approximately .9 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond of superb white color and fire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
9 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
**Details**: Yellow Sapphire: 9 carats Diamonds: 1.12 carats Gold: 10 grams
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Onyx
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Onyx Art Deco Style Onyx Center Stone 9 Carat Diamonds Jewelry Weight: 11.4 Grams
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Ruby & Diamond Large Flower Ring with Black Spinel 9 Carats
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This modern style custom ring features a total weight of 9 carats diamonds and black spinels gemstones set as a floral style design.
Ruby, Black Spinel, Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace with 9 Carat Round H-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this vintage and estate 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace, adorned with 9 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds. The nec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14K white gold ring presenting a faceted pear-shaped amethyst accented with three prong-set diamonds on each side. Amethyst, approximately 9 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
9.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 9.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Station Necklace Style: Station Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 9 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 302 Color:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
StingHD Italian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet with Black Stingray, 9.00 Carat
Located in Plantation, FL
Handcrafted by our master artisans, this bracelet features a set of showstopping 9 carat diamond bar adorned with 4 rows of 66 colorless diamonds each perfectly set in an exquisite c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.77 Carat Oval-Cut Morganite with Diamond Accents 14K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Style: Pendant Gemstone colors: Pink Gemstone shapes: Oval-cut One prong-set oval-cut Genuine morganite measure 5 mm wide x 7 mm long Gemstone weight: 7/9 carat Total gemstone weight...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate Amazing shine and design cocktail ring. 9 Carat Diamonds VS quality E color Cocktail 18 K Gold Rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10ctw Oval Aquamarine Diamond Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - aquamarine, 1 stone - oval cut - 17.5 x 12.45 x 7.68 mm - approximately 9 carats - diamonds, 18 stones - round brilliant cut - 2.4 - 2.5 mm - approximately 1 total carat -...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 9 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and wearable diamond band. 9.01 carats of white Emerald cut diamonds set in a custom platinum mounting. 6 mm wide Size 6.5, the size can be adjusted slightly.
Diamond
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Flower Pin Brooch 14.5 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18 karat two-tone gold, each petal glimmers with the allure of 317 round brilliant diamonds, totaling 9 carats, with a captivating G color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
9 carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS ring! 9.53 carat Vivid Green Oval shaped emerald. 2.13 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Set in 18k white gold Currently a size 6.5, this ring can be sized ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial, A, Ring 9 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
British Hallmarked. Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.5mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: White Gold Diamond Quality: G – H Clarity...
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial, A, Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
British Hallmarked. Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.5mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: Rose Gold Diamond Quality: G – H Clarity ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial - W - Letter Personal Diamond 0.14 Carat 9 Karat Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.14 Carat Initial Fancy Script - W - Letter Ring 9 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial A Ring 9 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Strengthen that personal connection with this fine gold and diamond elegant initial - A - made of solid 9 karat gold and natural diamonds, whether it’s a gift for a special occasion ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial – V - Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Kt White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.14 Carat Initial Fancy Script - V - Letter Ring 9 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial – X - Letter Personal Diamond 0.10 Carat 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial Fancy Script - X - Letter Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial -Y- Letter Personal Diamond 0.12 Carat 9 Karat White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial Fancy Script -Y- Letter Ring 9 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial -Y- Letter Personal Diamond 0.12 Carat 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A must-have expression of the contemporary personalization trend, this Illustrious Alphabet Initial Ring by Hasbani Diamonds London is crafted in 9-karat rose gold and set with natur...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial – W - Letter Personal Diamond 0.14 Carat 9 Kt White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.14 Carat Initial Fancy Script - W - Letter Ring 9 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial, B, Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
You don’t need a reason to sparkle! Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.11 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.4mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: 9 Karat Rose Gold Diamond...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Alphabet Initial-A-Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
You don’t need a reason to sparkle! Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.11 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.4mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Alphabet Initial A Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Kt White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
You don’t need a reason to sparkle! Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.11 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.4mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: 9 Karat White Gold Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial -X- Letter Personal Diamond 0.10 Carat 9 Karat White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
'Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial Fancy Script - X - Letter Ring 9 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alphabet Initial, B, Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Kt White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
You don’t need a reason to sparkle! Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.11 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.4mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: 9 Karat White Gold Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial, C, Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
You don’t need a reason to sparkle! Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.11 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.4mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: 9 Karat Rose Gold Diamond...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial-B-Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
You don’t need a reason to sparkle! Gemstone: Natural Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 0.11 Carat Dimensions: Band Width 1.4mm Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Alphabet Initial, A, Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A must-have in the current personalisation trend. This collection of unique Illustrious alphabet letters, by Hasbani Diamonds London, is made of gold and Natural Diamonds with a Brit...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Mariner Link South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.57 Carats 9-10 MM 14KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold marina motif drop earrings featuring 76 round brilliance weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea pearls measuring 9–10 mm. Also available in yellow gold
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Chain Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.65 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 9-10 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain drop earrings with 14 round brilliants weighing 0.65 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 MM. Color G Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 0.10 Carats 8-9 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Akoya pearl stud earrings featuring a diamond halo weighing 0.10 carats crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.22 Carats 9-10 MM 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring 16 round brilliants weighing 0.22 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Long Earrings 0.92 Carats 9-10 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10mm and 110 Diamonds 0.92 carats. Color G Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Mariner Link South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.57 Carats 9-10 MM 3.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold marina motif drop earrings featuring 76 round brilliance weighing 0.57 carats and two S. sea pearls measuring 9–10 mm. Also available in white gold
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Flower Diamond Necklace 18k
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Flower Round Diamond Necklace An elegant floral-inspired necklace crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 36.3 grams. The design is set with 294 natural round brill...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Diamond Necklace 9 Carats 18K Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional diamond necklace by Bvlgari, crafted in 18 karat gold and set with an impressive array of 454 natural diamonds totaling approximately 9.00 carats. The design forms a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Pave Diamonds Sapphire Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant Cut Yellow & Orange Sapphire & Diamonds Pave Set Sails Geometric Abstract Earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s 9 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
At its centre is an impressive square-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 9 carats. Its beautiful ice-blue tone embodies vintage glamour and sophistication.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Brooch, Approx. 9 Carats Total Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and finely crafted diamond brooch, set with approximately 9.00 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are predominantly graded in the F–G–H col...
Diamond, Platinum
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GUBELIN Certified 9 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Certified 9 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Exceptional Certified 9 Carat Blue Sapphire Unheated sapphire
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
9 Carat Midcentury Vintage Diamond Platinum Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the timeless elegance of this antique platinum brooch pendant, adorned with approximately 9 carats total weight of diamonds in the F-G-H color range and VVS/VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Total Weight White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 9.00 carat total weight 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet. This bracelet is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a statement of sophistication and timeless elegance. Key Featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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.
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.