Art Deco Round Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring, circa 1920s Round-cut center stone of 1.35 carats with color J-K
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Round Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring, circa 1920s Round-cut center stone of 1.35 carats with color J-K
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Calibre Set Sapphire Flower Clip
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Calibre Set Sapphire Clip of highest quality attributed to De Rosa. Clip in an Art
Rhodium
Unusual Art Deco Yellow Sapphire with Calibre Amythests
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Elegant French Art Deco Ring with Calibre Cut Amythests and Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art-Deco Style Double Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Style Double Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring. A pair of European-cut diamonds, together
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bar pin composed of platinum with sapphires and diamonds. There is one larger Old
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Brooch 2.50ct Diamonds Calibre-Cut Sapphires, circa 1925
Located in Great Neck, NY
A captivating example of 1920s elegance, this authentic Art Deco brooch is finely handcrafted in
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Calibre Cut Deco Clips
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco clips with calibre cut faux sapphires and pastes. Curved and bombee in form
$13,950 / set
H 0.51 in W 0.51 in L 1.1 in
MARCUS & CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Calibre Cut Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco cufflinks attributed to Marcus & Co. This is a fabulous pair of antique cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
$47,960Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.52 in L 7.5 in
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Geometric Platinum Bracelet 18.34 Cwt Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco French bracelet with calibre-cut sapphires. A very fine antique bracelet created in
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1925 Art Deco Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bracelet Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
An Art Deco bracelet with calibre cut sapphires, an old cut marquise and Old European cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.54 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Calibre Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco 1940's sapphire and diamond ring. 2 square shaped sapphires set sideways in a
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Set Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Art Deco calibre sapphire and marquees and round diamond platinum 1920c ring superb wearable ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable
Calibre Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
: K color - VS1 clarity, beams with mega-watt sparkle from this original, and highly distinctive, Art
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This elegant Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Cut Sapphire ring is set in the centre with three
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Wide Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This resplendent Art Deco masterpiece sparkles spectacularly from end-to-end with 17 icy-white
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Natural Marquese Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco natural calibre sapphire and diamond Marquee diamond and diamond marquee shaped
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Art Deco Platinum .71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Calibré Cut Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
center stone. Materials: platinum, .71ct transitional cut diamond (G-H/VS1), 10 calibré cut sapphires, 6
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring With 0.70 Carat Diamond GIA
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Cut Diamond: G Color, SI2 clarity (GIA CERT) Calibre Cut Sapphires 0.45 Carats Surrounding Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring With 0.75 Ct Diamond GIA CERT
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the Victorine double band engagement ring offers a bewitching and sparkling design. This ring is enhanced by its first row of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cushion Cut Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond and Calibré Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring; Cushion Diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A Coral, Calibré Cut Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
In Art-Deco Egyptian Revival style, the cabochon coral flanked by a lotus flower, set with calibré
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted 18K white gold vintage earrings are channel set with calibre cut blue sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique French Early Art Deco Calibre Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 A French early Art Deco platinum topped 18K gold ring is centered with a bezel set old
Diamond
Art Deco calibre cut sapphire platinum eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco calibre cut sapphire eternity band is a refined expression of precision, rhythm, and
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Calibré Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco three stone cushion-cut diamond ring with a calibré sapphire surround, in 18k gold and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Blue Sapphire 18K Gold with Detailed Platinum Design Engagement Ring
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 5.00 Ct Aquamarine, Diamond & Calibre-Cut Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A spectacular Art Deco platinum ring centering a vibrant 5.00 carat emerald-cut aquamarine, framed
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Art Deco style ring features invisibly set baguette and shared prong set round diamonds
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
surrounded by a contrasting halo of calibre cut square and tapered keystone blue sapphires. The diamond
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Calibre Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of diamond stud earrings surrounded with sapphires, set in Platinum. The two
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Diamond Calibré Cut Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 The platinum ring is designed in early Art Deco taste as three radiating old European
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Elegant Diamond and Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Geometric design and bold, contrasting color define this diamond and sapphire ring. A 1.22 carat
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum Arrow Jabot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and calibre sapphire jabot brooch in the form of an arrow, in platinum and 18k
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.60 Carat Old Oval Diamond French Calibre Sapphire Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtakingly beautiful Art Deco dazzler finely crafted in handmade Platinum and presents a
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Platinum Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Openwork Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum ring, comprising one large old European cut diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Calibre Sapphire European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920’s Art Deco tear drop shape platinum ring with bright European cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Wonderful Art Deco Bracelet with Calibre Set Faux Sapphires
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Bracelet with Calibre Set Faux Sapphires. Links are triangular in form with
Gilt Metal
Sold
H 1.3 in W 0.6 in L 7 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Diamond Calibre Cut Sapphire Dress Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
while the case is also decorated with custom calibre cut synthetic sapphires adding a genuine Deco
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Antique Art-Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring 1920s Mounted and tested in
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold
W 0.55 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Swiss Watch with 18 Karat Strap
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking Art Deco watch with a platinum case set with sparkling white diamonds and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
surrounded by a contrasting halo of calibre cut square and tapered keystone blue sapphires. The diamond
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
surrounded by a contrasting halo of calibre cut square and tapered keystone blue sapphires. The diamond
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
surrounded by a contrasting halo of calibre cut square and tapered keystone blue sapphires. The diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Calibré Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An intricate and bold ring with 20 square & calibré-cut sapphires (appx. 2.10 cts) and round
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A strikingly beautiful Art Deco diamond ring featuring a bright-white and brilliant European-cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Calibre Cut Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Calibre cut Sapphire and Diamond unusual style ring set in Platinum
1.95 Carat G-VS1 Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Few, if any, come finer or more beautiful than this original and exemplary Art Deco diamond ring
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pair Of Hair Combs
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Platinum Art Deco Hair Combs Embellished With Numerous Beautiful Color Calibre Cut
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
.93 Carat Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This truly superb and stunning Art Deco jewel centers on a gorgeous high-color and high-clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.10 Carat Calibre Sapphires Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
clarity by our in house gemological laboratory, is the crowning glory of this rare, original Art Deco
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.18 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Calibre Sapphires
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hailing from the height of the Art Deco period, circa 1925, this fabulous trophy ring stars a
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Calibre Cut Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
shank. Utterly enchanting. Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamond and calibre cut sapphires. Colour
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930s Calibre Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Buckle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Calibre Cut Sapphires Weighing Approximately .75 Cts. This Geometric Ring Is Also Embellished With
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
.69 Carat Emerald-Cut Art Deco Style Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Deco style home recently crafted in 18K white gold, royal blue calibre sapphires and small full-cut
Art Deco Platinum and Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Platinum and Square Calibre Cut Sapphires. Sapphire weight approximately 2.00
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Diamond with Calibre Cut Sapphire Gold, Platinum Cross
Located in New York, NY
One Important Diamond And Custom Cut Calibre Cut Sapphire Large Cross Pendant Designed With Approx
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire with Diamonds, Platinum Crinkly Bow Pendant
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies Art Deco Figural Crinkly Bow Pendant Embellished With Numerous Square Cut Beautiful
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire And Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
platinum and old european cut diamond dinner band ring consisting of numerous custom cut calibre
2.86carat Beautiful Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
twenty-four seamlessly set scissor-cut calibre sapphires. Both the diamond and sapphires are set inside
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.63 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Weight: 0.09 carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: G-H Sapphires 23 Calibre Cut
Stellar Art Deco 1.20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
A superb Art Deco design, highlighted with calibre-cut sapphires on each side of the center 1.20ct
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Exquisite Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Calibre Cut Sapphire Bar Pin
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire And Fancy Square Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
unsual twist design art deco ring embellished by 10 custom cut calibre cut beautiful color
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Natural Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 14K gold natural agate butterfly diamond ring is a symbol of transformation and grace. This exquisite ring captures the delicate elegance of a butterfly in flight, a reminder of...
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Emerald, Diamond and 14 Carat White Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds a gorgeous bright emerald and sparkling diamonds. The emerald measures approx 2carats and the diamond total is approx 75pts. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar of crystal and faux ruby baguettes set into stepped design within articulated pave links. High Art Deco rhodium metal setting...
Rhodium
Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline is featured in this classic three stone ring. Indicolite (origin: the Minas Gerais, Brazil) is an incredibly rare blue variety of tourmaline. This gem is face...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Muzo emerald in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 0.90 carats, flanked to top and b...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear! This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
$4,990Sale Price|34% Off
Flashy Fancy Blue Zircon White Diamond One of a Kind Gold Ring, Pamela Froman
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
Crush Ring handcrafted by award-winning jewelry designer Pamela Froman in intricately-finished 18k yellow gold showcasing a spectacular natural 4.28 carat fancy-cut Cambodian blue zi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k G...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
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...
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Augustine Jewels Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
This yellow gold vermeil green amethyst ring or solid yellow gold green amethyst ring from our South of France inspired Jewellery Collection is a stand-out designer ring that can be ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Victorian 3.60 Ct Certified Burma Natural Sapphire 2.30 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Tradition Spectacular Victorian period Diamond and Sapphire cluster ring which is in the tradition of the antique jewellery, 1890/1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
The exquisite French jewel feels as modern today as when it was created, nearly a century ago.
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
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