Antwerp Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Platinum
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s Danish Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Belgian Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, ...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Belgian Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Go...
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Belgian Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
Blue Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
2010s Belgian Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond
2010s Belgian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
- 1
Antwerp Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antwerp Diamonds?
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.