Brown Diamond & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Damiani Belle Cross Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "74 Brown Diamonds 0.25 CT 11 Fancy Diamonds 0.60 CT 18KR 5.79 GM (WUTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Je...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Fance, 2.50 Carats Diamond Cross Pendant, 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Containing 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats total. Measurements: 2 x 1 inches Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Stamp: Cartier 750 (Serial number) (French...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure, studded with 5 emeralds, a central little pearl and little diamonds along all the cross surface. The pendant will come ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.28 Carat VS Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cross pendant crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features 6 diamonds: round brilliant cut, TW 0.28ct, RW+/RW, VS.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unique and Rare 1.82 Carat Diamond Kite Cross in Platinum
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Very Unique and Rare Diamond Cross. 4 specially cut Kite shaped Diamonds making a beautiful diamond cross.
Diamond, Platinum
$6,119Sale Price|20% Off
18kt White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Roma, RM
18 kt white gold cross With blue sapphires and diamonds . Cross height 5.5 cm, The upper part of the cross is a micro sculpture in the shape of a lion's head. The lion is the image...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice cross pendant.The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Open Scrolling Cross Pendant #24509
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Scrolling Cross Pendant- This stunning cross pendant features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,800 / item
Cross Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Knuckle Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set in 1.84 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon reque...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice cross pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure, studded with 5 emeralds, a central little pearl and little diamonds along all the cross surface. The pendant wil...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Large Two Tone Diamond Cross Pendant 14/18k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large two tone diamond cross with a unique design. The bail is large enough to accommodate most chains. The pendant is 14k yellow and white gold but the bail is 18k yellow gold. In v...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Arrow Cross Heart Moon Ring Gold Cocktail Ring Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arrow Cross Heart Moon Ring Gold Cocktail Ring Black Diamond Designer: J DAUPHIN The Cross Ring is handcrafted in gold plated brass with a thick plating, a cut out shield face titl...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beverley K Diamond Cross Necklace Solid White Gold
By Beverley K
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k (pendant) and 18k (chain) White Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Length: 0.75" Diamond Carat Weight: 0.08 carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold and Platinum Amethyst and Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Behind the cross, a circular halo of old mine-cut diamonds provides contrast and luminosity.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
16.5"/18" 18K Rose Gold 75 Fancy Diamonds 0.38 CT 10 Ruby 0.53 CT 18KR 6.29 GM (WDTT) 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections celebrate artistry, imag...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #22565
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in 10K yellow gold and set with 16 sparkling brilliant cut diamonds in 10K white gold, adding ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "15 Fancy Diamonds 0.20 CT 6 Ruby 0.15 CT 18KR 4.32 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Colle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Shimon's 0.65ct Fancy Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
4 Fancy Diamonds: 0.65 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 1.00 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern French Cross in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The beauty of this pendant is the 0.10ct brilliant cut diamond that sparkles at the junction of the two sides.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant #23245
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold filigree and accented with one round single cut diamond, add...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cross Brooch Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The colored stones are all of brilliant, fiery color and crystalline quality. The diamonds are of top quality (color, clarity, and cut, F-G/VVS).
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Embedded within the cross are 0.07ct brilliant-cut sparkling diamonds, 0.10ct princess-cut deep blue sapphires, and 0.04ct brilliant-cut vibrant rubies, each carefully selected and e...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Criss-Cross Two-Tone Double Band Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An approximately 0.40-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, GH color, SI2 clarity, shines from the center of a criss-cross two--tone double band adorned with round brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cross Stitch Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The 18k yellow gold lever back is embellished with rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. The 18k yellow gold cross bar stitch with pavé-set brilliant cut diamond strands overlaps wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #18836
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace- This lovely cross pendant features one round single cut diamond set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #19553
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 21 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant stylized cross pendant necklace relized in 18K white gold structure and adorned with 0.02 ct of little diamonds. The chain is included. Diamonds 0.02 ct Total Weight 2.39 R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing stylized cross in 18K white gold adorned with 0.12 ct of diamonds. The chain is included. Diamonds 0.12 ct Total Weight 4.10 g R.F G UAHF RK.AUOC85 Height Pendant 4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Cross Pendant – 18K Gold religious Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
The single cut diamonds are set between and surrounded by, little dots, making the cross look as if it is fully covered with diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cross Earrings with Natural White and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These diamonds are brilliant cut, allowing them to reflect light with exceptional fire and scintillation.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #17419
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This lovely cross pendant features one round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mini Diamond Cross Pendant 18k White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels cross pendant necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and set with E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 0.27 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #17226
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace- This sparkling diamond cross features 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Crossed Hatch Gold Dome Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A Statement piece featuring a rounded, high-profile solid Gold silhouette accented with a textured cross-cross pattern embedded with alternating Green Emeralds and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Criss Cross Bands Ring Pave Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking diamond fashion ring showcases a bold openwork design crafted in white gold. Multiple diamond-set ribbons sweep gracefully across the finger, intertwining to create an ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.28 ct Cross Shape Natural Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant highlights a striking cross-cut diamond with a total carat weight of 2.28ct. certified for quality and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Unique 0.75 Cttw Kite Shape Diamond Cross Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This petite and lovely cross is made from 14 karat white gold with 4 Collection Quality (VVS2-VS1, F-G) kite shaped diamonds making up the cross's body for a truly unique look. Cross...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jude Frances Diamond Cross Pendant in 18kt Yellow Gold with White Topaz
By Jude Frances
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The 18kt yellow gold cross features white gold plated areas to accent the white diamonds, giving the cross a beautiful two-tone appeal.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage French Cross 18kt Yellow and White Gold with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The high-quality diamond adds both value and brilliance, making this 18K gold diamond cross pendant a meaningful and luxurious choice.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Criss Cross Diamond Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 75 round brilliant diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.40 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Width: 9 mm Ri...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$84Sale Price|20% Off
wooden Natural diamonds Cross 925 sterling silver wooden ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This smart wooden ring consists of; Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Rose Gold Enamel and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cross necklace pendant of 18 karat rose gold with blue enamel and diamonds for a total of 3 karats, Italy 1860-1880s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Brown Black & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 14"/15"/16" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "40 Brown Diamonds 0.39 CT 26 Black Diamonds 0.29 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 18KR 4.27 GM" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gem...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace w/Paper 17"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 NR1869 Gemstones: Natural diamonds approximately 0.10 carat total ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
26817 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.71ct Round Diamond LARGE Cross Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant is original, the chain is not. Pendant Size Large Tiffany necklace w/ regular Pt950 chain weighs 6.47g Each diamond are 3.6mm wide 11 round diamonds, total carat wei...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ankh Cross Pendant #21254
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ankh Cross Pendant- This 14K gold Ankh cross, an ancient Egyptian symbol representing life and immortality, is beautifully adorned with 178 sparklin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Diamond Cross Over Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2301 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2018 Model Cartier Nouvelle Vague Serial Number FH**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 9.5 g Ring Size 53 Size Chart Condition Excell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds Modern French Cross 18kt Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Modern stylized french cross in Alfieri style in 18kt yellow and white gold. This pendant is decorated with 53 diamonds for a total of 1.00ct which gives it grace and elegance. The c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite with Diamond Cross Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 0.36 carat with Diamond 0.05 carat Cross Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 1.08 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Vivace 14K Gold Cross Pendant with Raw Sapphire & Diamond
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A standout piece from the Kabirski Gold Collection: a cross made of 14K Gold, serving as a medium to connect fully natural, untreated fancy Sapphires in a quirky puzzle. The raw sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Large Antique Banded Agate Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
The center stone is encircled by old rose cut diamonds. The cross measures (without bail) 84 x 65 mm (3 5/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
26793 David Yurman 31mm Silver 1.46ct Pave Set White Diamond Cross Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant does not come with chain Sterling Silver pendant weighs 6.6g 52 round white diamonds, total weight is 1.46ct Diamond G color VS2 clarity Cross measures 31mm x 19.3mm Total ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver
Large 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
This incredible necklace is set with a total of 38 exquisite diamonds. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts and total approximately 1.00 carat all set in an 18ct white gold cross pe...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER Sucre Doo Boudouard Large Cross Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier pendant is designed as a Latin cross crafted in 18k white gold and set with approximately 70 D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an estimated...
Diamond, White Gold
Certified Jade & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, Glowing Apple Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. Much b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Petals Nature Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.70x1.60x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: 204 White Diamonds 1.47 CT 18KW 5.31 GM (WBTT) 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Colle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Denise Roberge Modified 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #22474
By Denise Roberge
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Denise Roberge Modified 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This beautifully crafted cross pendant was modified to a pendant from an earring .
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.47 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 18KW 3.88 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White 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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.