Diamond Jockey
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s American Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1860s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond
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American Brooches
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century More Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Base Metal, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century English Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s British High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s More Jewelry
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement 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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