Citrine, Diamond & Pearl Convertible Necklace Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We love versatile jewellery and this suite is extremely wearable in that it can adorn the body in three ways. The suite comprises a four strand necklace of individually knotted akoya...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet This piece can be converted into either a necklace or two bracelets Total weight: 45.4 grams As a necklace: Inner ci...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$102,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
David Webb Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Convertible Necklace Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Executed in 18K yellow gold and platinum, this striking piece is designed as a convertible necklace and bracelet, offering remarkable versatility and timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Convertible 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Set
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
With a total length of 36 inches, the necklace can be worn in its full grandeur or separated into three individual sections: a 16-inch necklace, a 14-inch necklace, and a 6-inch brac...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton 18k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Convertible Necklace Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Feasterville, PA
Louis Vuitton This exquisite piece is crafted with precision, featuring a lavish rectangular panel adorned with approximately 1.44 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton 18k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Convertible Necklace Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Feasterville, PA
Louis Vuitton This exquisite piece is crafted with precision, featuring a lavish rectangular panel adorned with approximately 1.44 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Folding Convertible Ring Bracelet
Located in beverly hills, CA
Ingeniously versatile, this 14 karat yellow gold jewelry piece transforms effortlessly between two stunning styles. Worn as a tailored diamond ring, it features a plaque of pavé diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.08 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Sapphire Convertible Bracelet
By Mouawad
Located in New York, NY
A versatile bracelet, featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds weighing 20.04 carats total. Accented by blue sapphires weighing 7.04 carats total, set in an alternating fa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Convertible Necklace, Bracelet & Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
(Convertible to 6.75 in. Bracelet) / Brooch Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Metal: Platinum Weight: 139.96 grams Period: Circa 1965 This extraordinary high-jewelry suite by ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Convertible Choker/Bracelet set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 23.35 carats with Diamond 6.03 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 37.5 cm Total Weight: 69.72 grams Blue Sapphire 19.31 carats wit...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.50 Carat White Opal 0.24 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace / Bracelet Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique opal bracelets are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. The Victorian opal diamond convertible necklace bracelet set integrates me...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Retro 14k Diamond and Enamel Convertible Ring/Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique convertible ring/bracelet from the Retro (ca1940s) era!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gioelli 18K Rose Gold Diamond Convertible Ring or Bracelet
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate Italian SI.RO Gioelli 18K rose gold diamond convertible ring or bracelet. This 18 karat rose gold ring converts to a bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Rubellite and Diamond Convertible Ring Bracelet
By Atelo
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A magnificent jewel consisting of a stunning deep-red tourmaline and hand-set diamonds in 18 karat white gold. This piece can be worn as both a ring and bracelet. The entire piece w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Araya Mozambique Ruby Diamond and Black Enamel Bracelet Convertible to Choker
Located in Mumbai, HM
Pushing the boundaries of craft and creativity, this diamond and ruby bracelet is truly a work of modern art. Meticulously composed of 3.9cts of trillion and baguette diamonds and 71...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Siberian Amethyst Diamond Convertible Bracelet / Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Saint Petersburg, Russia, circa 1890. The 14K gold bangle bracelet is centered with an excellent Siberian amethyst of a velvety pinkish royal purple color. The amethyst is su...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Damiani Diamond Brooch Convertible Pendant / Brooch / Bracelet
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Bracelet / brooch / pendant Metal: white gold / silver Icy diamonds ct tot 7,25 Diamonds ct tot 0,49 Sapphires ct tot 0,27 Gold gr tot 22 Silver gr tot 25 Total weight gr 94,6
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Silver
Damiani Butterfly Diamond Gold Brooch Convertible Pendant / Bracelet
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Bracelet / brooch / pendant mounted on white gold / silver. Diamonds: 1.45 carat. Color G/H. Brown diamonds: 7.30 carats. Fancy yellow diamonds: 1.36 carat. Aquamarine: 1.60 carat. G...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Si...
Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marvelous "Convertible" 1930s Platinum Diamond Bow Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An absolutely charming piece of 1930s treasure. Beautifully constructed with excellent execution, the center is a gently curved bow with a bezel-set old European cut diamond of appro...
18k Gold Aquamarine & Diamonds Convertible Choker Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and one of its kind Aquamarine and Diamonds convertible Bracelet / Necklace set in 18K White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Convertible Flower Ring Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
One piece of jewelry worn two different ways! This beautifully crafted 18K yellow gold flower ring converts into a flexible link bracelet. It features a beautiful flower embellishme...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Ring to Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Versatile and Different. 18K Yellow Gold Ring/Bracelet with 40 Round Diamonds 2.00 carats. (G Color, VS Clarity) *May be worn as a ring or a bracelet *Ring is adjustable from Size 6...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Tiffany & Co., 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Convertible Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This absolutely unique bracelet by Tiffany & Co. circa 1940's is two bracelets in one! Consisting of a skillfully crafted jacket with snake chain and three folding diamond stations h...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Choker-Bracelet Combination Convertible 18 Karat Gold and Silver
Located in Wailea, HI
Victorian Choker-Bracelet Combination Convertible 18k Gold and Silver Circa 1890 It's Two!
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 6.89 in
18K Gold natural Emerald & natural Ruby convertible bracelet and choker
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one of its kind, 2 in 1, bracelet and choker set in 18K gold, with Zambian Emerald and natural Ruby. The bracelet can be converted into the choker by adding the links - as shown ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
H&H Jewels Diamond Straight Line Necklace Bracelet Choker
Located in Miami, FL
H&H Jewels Diamond Straight Line Necklace Bracelet Choker This stunning handmade, one of a kind, convertible diamond necklace/bracelet holds 100 round brilliant cut diamonds that ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Convertible Necklace & Bracelet Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made in 1992, this convertible 18k gold necklace and bracelet set is designed with fluted links, joined by trios of round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total an estimated 6.00 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Convertible Ring Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Convertible Ring Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Convertible Bracelet
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A very unique sporty diamond and sapphire bracelet with a removable outer gold "skin". This one of a kind bracelet is a chameleon of sorts. It can be worn by day as a highly fashiona...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Gold Curb Link Convertible Necklace Bracelet Suite
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A vintage convertible suite, featuring "curb link" design, decorated with a total of approximately 1.60ctw in SI/H diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890 Victorian Diamond Set Convertible Choker Bracelet Tiara
Located in Roma, IT
This stunning 1880's diamond set combination exemplifies the exceptional quality of the workmanship and design of the late Victorian jewelry in Italy. The original old mine and old ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Very Wide Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Convertible Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This bracelet consist of three large diamond encrusted plaque links with three diamond encrusted separator links between. There is a fourth separator link that can be added to the cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Convertible Bracelet Sapphires and Diamonds in White Gold 18 Karat
Located in PARIS, FR
Convertible bracelet sapphires and diamonds in white gold 18 karat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 7.49 in
Antique 19th Century French 18k Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet Pave Diamond
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally designed ring has a secret… It is also a bracelet! The adaptable piece of jewellery was originally made in France and has hallmarks which date it to between 1838 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Clips on Convertible Bangle Bracelet
Located in Paris, IDF
A pink gold and platinum 1940s bracelet made with a rolling up of calibre rubies and synthetics. The platinum part is set with circular cut diamonds. Rubies weight: about 4 carats....
Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 0.5 in L 23 in
Convertible Necklace and Bracelet High Polish Long Gold Chain Link Necklace 1960
Located in New York, NY
One Unisex 14kt High Polish Yellow Gold Bicycle Chain Open Link Necklace Composed Of Numerous Oval Links And Three Dimensional Horizontal Intertwining Links Designed For a Highly Fle...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum and Diamond Convertible Necklace or Bracelet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A stunning platinum and diamond necklace / bracelet from the 1930's consisting of 75 old European-cut diamonds connected by buckles to links of baguette-cut diamonds totaling 13.50 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Platinum Diamond Pearl Convertible Bracelet or Necklace, Paris, 1915
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau Platinum Diamond Pearl Dual Bracelet / Necklace, Paris circa 1915 Two looks in one piece! This bracelet can be extended with a corresponding chain to become a choker nec...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Approximate 7.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 7.50ct. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity. Bezel set, silver. Accommoda...
Diamond, Silver
Modern Fabergé Charmeuse Créoles Frédéric Zaavy Diamants Antiques Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Charmeuse Créoles Diamants Antiques Earrings 46EA69/1 Fabergé Treasures, a charismatic and diverse collection of jewellery and objects, frequently one-off, is inspired by the Fabergé...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2019 Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace is an exquisite statement piece that effortlessly elevates any evening look. Crafted with an eye for detail, this necklac...
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Necklace 1 cabochon emerald set in the center surrounded by baguette & round cut diamonds 840 round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$24,920
H 3.7 in D 5.1 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Black Quilted Lambskin Collectors Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Black Quilted Lambskin Collectors Decor Jewelry Box Brand New with Tags and Box Black Gold Metal 22 Series Key x2 Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware Mad...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Bulgari Hematite 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1989
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Whether you are a seasoned collector or new admirer of Bvlgari bracelets here is a perfect combo of shimmering hematite and bright 18k yellow gold that makes it stand out! Opaque me...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified Untreated No Oil Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
AGL certified 16.88 carat no oil untreated Colombian Emerald center.
Emerald
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Square Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring in PLAT/18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Golden Glow: Embrace the brilliance of this Cartier 3 stone diamond ring featuring a Fancy Intense Yellow square emerald cut diamond at its heart. Made in platinum and 18k yellow go...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a rich purple colour which sit beautifully with the gold settings. The stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fastening. Len...
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
$37,794
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
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.