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Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds
Located in New Orleans, LA
piece features a brilliant array of baguette and round diamonds that elegantly encircle the center stone
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular danglers. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.19 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire with Baguette Cut Diamonds in 14k Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold ring. A stunning Art Deco-themed ring with symmetrically patterned baguette diamonds
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular pendant. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
sparkling round cut diamond and baguette cut sapphire accents. The top of the ring measures 10mm by 17mm
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Bracelet with Diamond Sapphire Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate Art Deco bracelet created in the 1930s. The bracelet is made of platinum, step cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch A bow shape brooch featuring a center square cut sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step cut natural
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set with sixteen calibre cut natural unenhanced sapphires
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Deco Tiffany & Co. Powder Case with Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
of blue sapphires and .15 carats of white diamonds, this piece is in excellent condition with its
Category

Vintage 1920s Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire

Art Deco with Sapphires and Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold, featuring brilliant diamonds and stunning
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 18.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet with Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
total of approximately 15.00 carats. The bracelet features Baguette cut Sapphires. Circa 1930s 6 1/2
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
straight baguette-cut diamonds, framed by Swiss-cut sapphires, and set with 6 transitional round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Buff topped square Sapphires, Baguette Diamonds and 2 Old European cut diamonds at top in Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
(4mm x 2mm) Sapphire Dimensions: 1 (4mm x 3mm), 1 (4mm x 2mm) Baguette Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.40
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch Square-shaped sapphires, with baguette-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

ART-DECO 1930 Skyscraper Platinum Ring With Aquamarine, Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco skyscraper cocktail ring with aquamarine. This is an outstanding cocktail ring created
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

Art Deco 5.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco Diamond Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes timeless elegance and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Lacloche Frères Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco sapphire and diamond brooch from the luxury French jewellery designer LaCloche
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
unmistakably Art Deco cocktail ring. A graduating pair of grain set, old cut diamonds flanks the centre diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Art Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires - The center European cut
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a true one-of-a-kind piece crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sophia D. Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art deco inspired ring by Sophia D. with 1.24 carats of baguette and trapezoid diamonds, 2.75
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Green Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Baguette- and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.70 carat. Circa 1930s Size 5 1
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Double Platinum Band
Located in New York, NY
cut Diamond and a Sapphire Baguette and an approximately 1.30ct Emerald cut Blue Sapphire with a 15pt
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning Art Deco original sapphire & diamond ring with the greatest attention
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Art Deco Drayson Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Suite in Platinum
By Drayson
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage Art Deco Drayson emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch, earring and ring suite set in
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 17.13 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire at the center weighing 17.13 carats, accented by Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Deco 1.20 carat sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Deco Stickpin Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
French Art Deco Stickpin Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold This Art Deco sapphire and diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco 0.30 carat Diamond & 0.50 carat Sapphires Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
sapphires, showcasing the signature geometric balance of the Art Deco era. A timeless vintage piece with
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Inspired Diamond with Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style ring with round cut diamonds and baguette cut sapphires. Center 0.70ct round
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14K Gold Filigree Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Venice, CA
-shaped sapphire; three diamond elements come out of the sapphire like flowers in a vase. A baguette
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Anchor Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.30 carats and one tapered baguette cut blue sapphire with an
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco with Platinum Accents, Diamonds, and Sapphires 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold with platinum accents, featuring diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Chromium White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are baguette-cut blue sapphires, adding a striking contrast. The frame is adorned with detailed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Fine Estate Platinum Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Leaf Brooch 4" Large
Located in MIAMI, FL
with both natural baguette diamonds and blue ceylon sapphires. Four rows 4" in length highlight the
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified Platinum Art Deco sapphire and diamond link tennis bracelet. This exquisite Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 3.87 carat pinkish purple Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1930s, this Art Deco platinum ring showcases a GIA-certified 3.87-carat octagonal
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.05 carat sapphire diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This refined Art Deco engagement ring showcases a vibrant 1.05 carat round cut sapphire flanked by
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully handmade brooch with a collection of sparkling diamonds and sapphires. The diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

20 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Palladium Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds in the Art Deco setting in Palladium is just magnificent. SAPPHIRE Oval Cabochon Blue
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Palladium

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
calibrated sapphires, which is not very visible. Our opinion : A timeless Art Deco sapphire-diamond ring
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 24.00ct Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet is a truly show stopping piece. Three main
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Classic Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire with Round-Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K White Gold jewelry boasts with Baguette-cut 3 pcs 0.41 carat Blue Sapphire and
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire with Round-Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K White Gold jewelry boasts with Baguette-cut 5 pcs 0.66 carat Blue Sapphire and
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco bracelet diamonds, sapphires on silver, Edwardian period
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco sapphire bracelet in silver. Bracelet with geometric lines typical of the Art Deco period
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

Sophia D. 1.34 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco inspired platinum ring by Sophia D. features a 1.34 carat center diamond accentuated
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco EGL 1.04 carat diamond sapphire platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco platinum ring dazzles with a 1.04 carat EGL-certified diamond, sparkling accents, and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Parthenon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baguette cut sapphires bezel set on the Parthenon Weighing approximately 0.06 carat Transparent medium
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco natural Ceylon cabochon sapphire and diamond ring.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco natural Ceylon cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Necklace in White Gold, Yellow Diamond, Diamonds, & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
nesting of round diamonds throughout the piece. Horizontal bars of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Necklace in White Gold, Yellow Diamond, Diamonds, & Sapphires
Art Deco Necklace in White Gold, Yellow Diamond, Diamonds, & Sapphires
H 2.33 in W 0.79 in D 0.28 in Dm 2.37 in L 2.33 in
Art Deco Era 6.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
sapphire that weighs 6.23ct. Accentuating the sapphire are sparkling baguette cut diamonds that weigh
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail/Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning Art Déco platinum Burma sapphire diamond cocktail/engagement ring. Handcrafted in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 1.22 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 43 Sapphires Cut: Trapezoid, Baguette and Calibre cuts Weight: Approximately 2 Carats Color: Blue
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Brooch/Pendant, 16.0g
Located in Providence, RI
seen across art deco jewelry, this high quality vintage brooch is crafted in high quality platinum
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.32CT Diamond & Natural Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Vintage Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Natural .64CT Sapphire. The Setting has .68ct Round and Baguette Stunning Diamonds F-H Color VS
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sophia D. 1.18 Carat Baguette Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco inspired ring set in platinum that features a baguette center diamonds with the total
Category

2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 18K Diamond and Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite navette ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Diamond With Sapphire Baguette For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco diamond with sapphire baguette you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco diamond with sapphire baguette may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco diamond with sapphire baguette over the years, but those made by Leon Mege, Nicholsons Jewellers and Viva Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also asscher cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco diamond with sapphire baguette for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond With Sapphire Baguette?

Prices for an art deco diamond with sapphire baguette can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,692 and can go as high as $25,740, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,325.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

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.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.