Tiffany Co Diamond Cross Large pt950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Diamond cross Size large Pendant in platinum with round brilliant diamonds. Size large, on a 16" chain. Carat total weight 1.71. Size: Neck circumference: Approx. 40.5c...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 4.00 carat old cut diamond diamond 18k gold and silver cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Devotional jewelry reached extraordinary heights of craftsmanship in the Victorian era, and this circa 1880 cross pendant is a spectacular example. An astonishing 134 old European an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cross and Chain in Yellow and White Gold 18Kt with Diamonds Brilliant Cut
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross and chain in yellow and white Gold 18Kt decorated with 12 Diamonds Brilliant Cut The diamonds are 0.040ct and the chain is rolo style.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage cross pendant is 10k yellow gold. It features a filigree, diamond cut design.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Preloved Platinum & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Cross Pendant Platinum Fabulous, Platinum Cross Pendant Set with Approx 1.0ct of Sparkling Diamonds. Pendant Measures Approx Height 26.5mm & Width 13.5mm. *chain sold s...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Square Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 16.0-16.7
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K rose gold Rubies: 14 square cut= 0.97cttw Diamonds: 27 round cut= 0.22cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Length: the necklace measures 16.0-16.75” inches in l...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A classic symbol of faith, this elegant cross pendant is crafted in 18 carat white gold and set with an array of eight cut and old cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cross-over ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a 1.00ct brilliant-cut diamond - J/K - SI/P - ring size US 4.75 - EU 15.5 (49) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.7 mm wide and 3.1 mm high...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K/14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Amethyst Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K/14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Amethyst Cross Pendant. This gorgeous Victorian old cut diamond and amethyst cross pendant is crafted in 18k yello...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Lapis Diamond Sapphire Cross Necklace & Ebony Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Necklace consists of: - 37" length total - 8-9 mm faceted grade AAA+ Lapis Lazuli beads - diamond, 925 sterling silver, sapphire tumbler bead - diamond, 925 sterling silver l...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Cartier Diamond-set Swiss Cross Charm
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Cartier. This chic Cartier charm is casual fashion perfection. Set with a .08 carat bright white diamond (G color VS clarity) at the center, it has the perfect c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.15ct Pear Shaped and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Criss Cross Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 14K gold criss-cross ring is a modern masterpiece. The delicate band features a 0.15-carat pear-shaped diamond paired with round brilliant cut stones, creating a strikin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.17tcw 14K Petite Round Cut Emerald & Brilliant Round Diamond Accent Cross
Located in Jupiter, FL
A unique and bubbly emerald and diamond cross in 14K gold. A fine-quality Colombian emerald sits in the center of the cross and is surrounded by brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.33 Carat Princess Cut Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating 14k yellow gold cross pendant features a mesmerizing 2.33 carats total of princess cut yellow sapphires, encompassed by a white diamond halo.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian old European cut diamond 14k yellow gold and silver cross necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian diamond cross necklace is a romantic antique jewel from the 1910’s, featuring an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Dainty Platinum Diamond Cross & Chain 0.5 Carat
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this dainty diamond cross!! Necklace Details Material: Platinum Cross Height: 5/8 Inch Cross Width: 1/2 Inch Weight: 3.6 Grams Chain Length: 16 Inches Accented by the...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Cross 14KT yellow gold 2.5 inches long 2ct diamonds large cross VS dia
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Well made and crafted large cross in 14KT yellow gold, VS diamonds, 2.5 inches long cross with crazy sparkle! A true work of art! Details: Diamonds: Clarity: VS Color:F Carat:2 Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this vintage-inspired diamond cross pendant exudes timeless elegance and heirloom charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 2.00 Carat Round Cut 14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant Length (Top to Bottom): Approximately 5 CM Pendant Width (Left to Right): 23.56 MM Weight: 8.0 Grams Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Diamond: Approximately 2.00 Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, White Gold
Damiani Round Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Damiani cross pendant necklace is crafted in 18k white gold, featuring prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.15 carats accented with round vivid blue sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant on a Diamond Cut Beaded Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant on a Diamond Cut Beaded Necklace Pendant Details: Style: Hollow Cross Pendant Material: 14K Yellow Gold Item Weight: 4.7g Additional Deta...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 2.44 Carats Total Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Cross Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous cross pendant necklace, showcasing 2.44 carats total of bezel-set round brilliant cut fancy color diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum-Tapped 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Openwork Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Edwardian platinum-topped 14 karat gold diamond cross pendant, featuring a finely pierced openwork design accented by a line of sparkling old European-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mellerio Garnet Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New Orleans, LA
Encircling the garnets, 29 rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.40 carats add a shimmering frame to the intricate gold motif, enhancing the pendant’s elegance and depth.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Chrome Hearts Dog Tag Cut Out Cross Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: Authentic Chrome Hearts Dog Tag pendant featuring the iconic Cut Out Cross motif and accented with brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #26876
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross features 12 round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
13K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #25114
Located in Washington Depot, CT
13K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant - This sparkling cross pendant features 11 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Cross Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Chain Length: 16" Cross Measurements: 1.10" x 0.85" Diamond Count: 74 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.40 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
BREATHTAKING 3.40 CARAT F/VS1 CUSHION AND ROUND BRILLIANT-CUT NATURAL DIAMOND CROSS PENDANT IN 18K WHITE GOLD.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier 1.75 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Princess cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carat, G color, VS1 clarity. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990s 2 x 1/2 inch + 1/4 inch bail
Diamond, Platinum
18.83 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Mixed Cut Cross Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Miami, FL
15.66 carat Ruby and 3.17 carat Diamond mixed cut cross pendant necklace. Set in a two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Edwardian Diamond Platinum Cross Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It features 12 old-cut diamonds, each weighing over 1 carat, set in the center with milgrain finish around each stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond cross pendant modern 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Modern diamond pendant necklace, religious with a cross!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Cross Pope's Cross Pendant Necklace 18Kt White Gold with Pave Diamonds GMCKS
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross Pendant - Necklace in 18Kt White Gold , with Brilliant Cut Diamnds and the sign of Pope's cross.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Open Ball Ring Cross White Diamond Adjustable
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Open Ball Ring Cross White Diamond Adjustable Designer: J DAUPHIN The Cross and Sphere Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold-plated silver. Its adjustable open shank terminates in two op...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #26197
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 31 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Art Deco Style White Diamond Marquise Cut Ruby Yellow Gold "Cross" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Golden 18 Karat Cross Necklace with 7.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
White Golden Cross Necklace With Princess Cut Diamonds Diamonds: 154° princess cut diamonds, together 7.45 cts, 5 Baguette cut diamonds, Loupe Clean / VVS quality Material: 18kt ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #25576
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 16 round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.51ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Small Cross Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.51ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Small Cross Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ864 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold 1.86ctw Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Radiant Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Yellow to Fancy Intense Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.86ctw (exact) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weig...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #25268
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Hallmark: 14K Weight: 0.9 g / 0.6 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Emerald Cut White Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.91 ct. IJ VVS-VS white diamond emerald cuts. Each stone is 0.70 ct. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 18". All stones come with GIA certificates.
White Diamond, White Gold
Fine Antique Georgian Old European Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tri-Lobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian diamond, 14K yellow gold tri-lobed cross 19th Century A beautiful, one of a kind antique Old European cut diamond tri-lobed cross featuring Mille graining, a ve...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Emerald Cut White Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.90 ct. HIJ VVS-VS white diamond emerald cuts. Each stone is 0.80 to 0.90 ct. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 18". All stones come with GIA certificates.
White Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #25140
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 25 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Cross Dangle Stud Gold Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
These exquisite emerald and diamond cross earrings feature natural emeralds with a lush green color, stunning emerald cut, and good clarity and luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23952
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This sleek 14K white gold cross pendant features one round single cut diamond* in its center, adding a touch of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross. Hand cut, natural diamonds of irregular shapes, approximately 2.2 TCW The Trilobed cross, som...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #24401
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This lovely 14K yellow gold cross pendant is accented with five round brilliant cut diamonds, adding just the right amount of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Large Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are baguette and princess cuts and are bezel set in a cross over pattern and design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Edwardian 15K Gold & 0.15ct Old-European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Stick Pin
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique Stick Pin is Edwardian, dating back to beginning of XXc Crafted in 15K Yellow Gold it's finely detailed throughout, designed as Maltese cross featuring an Old-Eur...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage French 18kt Gold Cross with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, the cross is centered with a 0.15ct natural brilliant-cut diamond of E–F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Pippo Perez Turquoise Cabochon Cut and Diamond Cross Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 7.5 Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Turquoise Count: 1 Cushion Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Total Diamond...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant – Elegant and Timeless
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Material: Platinum 950‰ Diamonds: 16 round-cut diamonds, approximately 0.96 carat total weight Style: Cross Pendant Weight: 3.68 grams Condition: Excellent An iconic piece that ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cross, Pope's Cross Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with Pave Diamonds GMCKS
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross Pendant - Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold , with Brilliant Cut Diamnds and the sign of Pope's cross.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Cross pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 6.00ct silver 12.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian silver cross pendant set with rose-cut diamonds up to 6.00 ct Detailed description: The cross pendant measures approximately 6.5 cm by 4.5 cm Weight: 12.6 grams Set wit...
Diamond, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in София, BG
The warm glow of the yellow gold chain highlights the brilliance of the cross pendant, set with meticulously selected brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.15 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Open Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Express your true love for God with this elegant diamond cross pendant. This sleekly crafted sterling silver diamond pendant features 37 scintillating round diamonds accented by roun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23613
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- Elegant 18K white gold diamond cross pendant featuring a modern open-square design. Each section is outlined in pave-set diamonds, creating a r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.