Wellendorff, Golden Ring Entirely Set with Diamonds
By Wellendorff
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Brand: Wellendorff collection: The wellendorf Spinning rings Model: Diamond Kiss Serial number: 606 851 Diamonds: 2.43 carat Cut shape: Brilliant cut Color: G; Purity VVS; Gri...
Diamond
Charles Turi Pave Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Charles Turi
Located in Bethesda, MD
. • Designer: Charles Turi • Year: 1987 • Material: 18 Karat Gold with White Gold Hinge • Diamonds: 58 brilliant diamonds, F/G VVS • Total Diamond Weight: 2.70 carats • Dimensions: ...
Diamond, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Green Tourmaline Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Green Gourmaline Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 320 round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity total weight approx. 5.25ct 10 pear shape green tourmalines tot...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Sold|$4,705
Harpo's Italia Diamond Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
They are framed by approximately 0.70 ct of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds (VVS clarity - G color). Italia.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany Diamond 4cts Bangle Bracelet Metro Collection in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
The elegant design sparkles with three perfectly streamlined rows of top-quality round-brilliant diamonds (F to G color, VVS to VS clarity) which total a substantial 4 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rosior Contemporary Drop Earrings Set in White Gold with Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Drop Earrings set in White Gold with: - 26 Brilliant Cut Diamonds, (G-VVS) with total weight of 1,00 ct; Light weight for better comfort.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Conch Pearl Calla Diamond Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
(h. x w.) – perfect condition Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt white and yellow gold Hallmarks: assay and gems CW Gems: 1 natural conch pearl of 2.70 Ct (9.3 x 6.8 mm.) – pave se...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cartier Menotte Ring with Diamonds and Onyx in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
This gorgeous ring from the Menotte collection features a design crafted in 18 Karat white gold and set with brilliant-cut F-G and vvs diamonds of total 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings by Péclard
Located in Zurich, CH
They have been recently professionally cleaned and are in very good condition. Quality of the brilliant-cut diamonds: G vvs Maker's mark: Péclard, Zurich, Switzerland Assay mark: 750
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Stunning 4.53ct Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 4.53ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: G Clarity grade: VVS Total carat weight: 4.53ct Total jewelry wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless 0.54 carat Natural Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
These exquisite 18K white gold earrings feature two stunning round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.54 carats. With a G color grade and VVS clarity, these diamonds offer exceptional br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$80,000 / set
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond “Polka Dot" earrings crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, set with 20 Round Brilliant Rubies weighting 3.00 carat Total weight and sixty-four Round Brilliant G-H color VVS cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sparkling 18k Rose Gold Ring with 0.55 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.35 carat cut: heart brilliant color: E-F clarity: VVS cut grade: Good sku: R-1179 Online verificati...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,500
Picchiotti Pave Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in Bethesda, MD
The earrings boasts 2.33 carats of superbly pave set F-G color VVS brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,950
Picchiotti Pave Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Bethesda, MD
The ring boasts 4.83 carats of superbly pave set F-G color VVS brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 8.00 Ct Natural Aquamarine 1.20 Ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
-average) – 2 pear cut diamonds totalling approx .34 Ct (G/VVS) and 48 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx .96 Ct (G -VVS/SI) Measures: 20 mm. x 12 mm.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$18,500
Picchiotti Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in Bethesda, MD
The bracelet boasts 7.90 carats of superbly pave set F-G color VVS brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.30 ct Total Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.3 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring with Side Diamonds in 18K White Gold This stunning ring features a 1.3 carat round brilliant natural diamond in F-G color with VVS cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$24,500
Picchiotti Pave Diamond Necklace
By Picchiotti
Located in Bethesda, MD
The necklace boasts 8.01 carats of superbly pave set F-G color VVS brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant with 1.0 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
-16 diamond main stones of 0.0625 ct. each, total: 1.00 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VVS-SI Length: 20.00mm, width: 17.60mm, thickness: 2.83mm Jewelry weight: 1.89...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Two Tone Rose Gold & White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The ring is made out of 18 karat white gold and rose gold with 1 ct of round brilliant cut diamonds F-G/ VVS, featuring striped pattern.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold|$15,291
40 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning pendant featuring a 40.00ct. rare natural pear shaped Aquamarine accentuated by 1.50ct. of round brilliant diamonds G color Vvs. Exclusively hand crafted by great Italia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Seiden Gang Diamond Lemon Citrine Yellow Gold Ring
By Seiden Gang
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Lemon Citrine Ring by Seiden Gang. With 13 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS/G Color 0.25ctw 1 Lemon Citrine Details: Weight: 14.6 grams Ring Size: 7 (resi...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern 1.10 Carat Round Diamonds Hoop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The earrings feature 22 round cut brilliant diamonds with F-G/VVS-VS color clarity for a total of 1.10 carat diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Exquisite 0.04ct Sapphire Faberge Watch w/ Natural Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This luxurious new and unworn Faberge watch is adorned with an oval blue sapphire weighing 0.04ct, beautifully complemented by 48 round brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with 1.65 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
-161 diamond main stone of 0.0102 ct. each, total: 1.65 ct. cut: round brilliant colour: G-I clarity: VVS-VS dimensions: width: 12.92mm, thickness: 4.85mm, max diameter: 56mm je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 1.01 ct Oval Natural Sapphire with Side Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
The sapphire's transparent clarity allows its brilliance to shine through, while its VG-G cut grade ensures exceptional sparkle. Complementing the sapphire's captivating beauty are 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sold|$235,261
94.75 Carat of Diamonds Platinum Formal Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming choker in white platinum art deco 156.24 grams, all embellished with diamonds of ct 94,75 color F / G VVS, brilliant cut and baguette cut. Jewel of absolute beauty given ab...
White Diamond, Gold Plate
Vintage Geometric Link Diamond 18k Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Bracelet
Located in beverly hills, CA
A very stylish geometric 18 karat yellow and white gold bracelet featuring center links each comprised of six channel set round white brilliant diamonds, G-H in color, VVS-VS in clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,823
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual handmade band ring set in 18k yellow and white Gold featuring custom cut Ruby and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds (G color VVS clarity) Origin Italy 1950 METAL: 18k Gold RING...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Sold|$3,293
Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
A charming necklace feauturing blue guilloche, 8 small pearls secured by a diamond-set 18k gold clasp adorned by 0.50 ct of round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity. Circa 1...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Orange Sapphires Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
A charming necklace featuring approx. 400 ct of Orange Sapphires, secured by a diamond-set 18k yellow/white gold clasp adorned by 0.50 ct of round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
15 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Drop Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning pendant featuring a 15.00ct. rare natural pear shaped Aquamarine accentuated by 1.50ct. of round brilliant diamonds G color Vvs. Exclusively hand crafted by great Italian ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Certified 15.74 Carat Sapphire 3.20 Carat Diamonds Love Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite Italian cocktail ring handcrafted in 18k white gold, featuring in the center an amazing vivid 15.74 carat Burma oval-shape Sapphire, on the two sides two sparkling heart...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
30 Carat Diamond Platinum Link Necklace Bracelet Set
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite diamond platinum link necklace and bracelet set (together can become a long necklace) consisting of 30.00 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity. C...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$7,057
Sardinian Coral Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning pendant featuring a natural pear shaped Mediterranean Coral, Sardinian variety, accentuated by 3.50ct. of round brilliant cut diamonds G color Vvs. Exclusively hand crafte...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
An unusual and elegant 18k yellow Gold bracelet set with three rows of bright natural Sapphires custom cut weighing total. approximately 4.00 carats, 1.10 carat of round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
76 Carat Tanzanite Diamonds Gold Vintage Parure
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite Tanzanite and Diamond 18k gold necklace and earrings consisting of 76.43 total carats of Tanzanite and 2.55 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity. C...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Estate Italian Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual blue enamel link bracelet in 18k yellow gold, set with 1.50 carats of sparkling round brilliant cut Diamonds, graded G color Vvs clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Pearl Platinum Drop/Night and Day Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Charming Earrings in Platinum with two high quality Australian south sea pearls, of perfect shape and color, and round brilliant diamonds, graded G color Vvs Clarity. Wearable as dr...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$4,117
Art Deco Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
This pendant is set with a central synthetic stone accentuated by 3.50ct. of round brilliant cut diamonds G/H color Vvs. Hand crafted in 18k Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Missiaglia Venezia 9 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
By Missiaglia 1846
Located in Napoli, NA
Italian Handcraft Flower Brooch signed Maison Missiaglia Venezia set with approx. 9 ct of baguette/round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity, Handmade Platinum mounting; This ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,411
Flower Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
These gorgeous ruby and diamond clusters feature 2 center Ruby that are 1.06 carats each, tot. 2.12 ct, along with a total diamond weight of 1,20 carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,587
Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
The earrings are set with a Natural Aka Coral (Japanese) of the greatest variety, surrounded by 0.60 total carat of sparkling round brilliant Diamonds graded G color, Vvs clarity.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Kutchinsky Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Delaneau Wristwatch
By Delaneau
Located in Napoli, NA
The dial is enhanced with a geometrical made of Coral and Diamonds, 5.00 carats of brilliant cut diamonds graded G Color VVS Serial: G14* Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 19...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Gold Clip-On Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and feature a floral clip-on design set with sparkling round brilliant-cut E-G VVS diamonds of an estima...
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,705
Opal Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Chic opal and diamond ring centering an oval-shaped opal weighing 4.38 carat measuring approx. 16x14 mm, flanked by 2.05 carats of baguette, navette and round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.80 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Fine and impressive engagement ring centering an emerald cut natural Colombian Emerald weighing 1.80 carat, flanked by 1.50 carats of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds G colo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Estate 5.00 Carat Blu Zircon Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Fine and unusual cocktail ring centering an emerald cut Natural Blu Zircon, weighing approx. 5.00 carat, flanked by 1.80 carats of Sparkling baguette and round brilliant cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.00 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Fine and impressive engagement ring centering an emerald cut Tourmaline weighing 5.00 carat, flanked by 1.60 carats of baguette, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,176
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful Retro ruby ring handmade in 18k white Gold showcasing a Thai ruby in the center weighing approx. 1.40 carat surrounded by 1.00 carat of baguette and round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,705
Estate Diamond Emerald Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual handmade band ring set in 18k yellow Gold featuring 2.00 ct of Natural Vivid Green Colombian Emerald square-cut and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds (G color VVS clarity) total w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1.80 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Fine and impressive engagement ring centering an emerald cut natural Colombian Emerald weighing 1.80 carat, flanked by 1.50 carats of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds G colo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,645
Buccellati Leaf Diamond Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Leaf motif ring from 1980' by Mario Buccellati, set with 1 carat of round Brilliant cut diamonds, graded G color Vvs. This ring is designed and crafted entirely by hand in...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful cluster ring, hand-crafted in 18k white gold, centering a vivid emerald cut natural Emerald weighing 1.30 carat, Colombia origin, surrounded by 1.00 carat of round brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,057
Mario Buccellati Leaf Diamond Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Leaf motif ring from 1970' by Mario Buccellati, set with 0.60 carat of round Brilliant cut diamonds, graded G color Vvs. This brooch is designed and crafted entirely by ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 5.25 Carat Diamond 22.46 Carat Green Tourmaline Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Green Gourmaline Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 320 round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity total weight approx. 5.25ct 10 pear shape green tourmalines tot...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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.