Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Lock
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Lock Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Cut Excellent Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape Round Pendant Shape ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Wholesale 10Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Necklace Connector
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Connector Findings Supply Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unope...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Wholesale 10Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Necklace Connector
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Connector Findings Supply Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unope...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Wholesale 10Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Necklace Connector Findings
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Connector Findings Supply Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unope...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1Pc 14K Solid Gold Lobster Clasps Handmade Diamond Lobster Gift For Wedding.
Located in Chicago, IL
1Pc 14K Solid Gold Lobster Clasps Handmade Diamond Lobster Gift For Wedding.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Diamond Lobster Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The lobster is meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold with the addition of 0.17 carats round brilliant-cut diamonds on the body of the motif to accentuate its fabulous features.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Lobster Claw Clasp Findings Clasp Lock
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasp 925 Silver Lobster Claw Clasp Findings Clasp Lock Size: 25x11 mm mm Approx.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N1
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N1 Gross Weight: 2.090 Grams Approx.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N7
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N1 Gross Weight: 2.050 Grams Approx.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Lobster Lock For Necklace Making Jewelry Findings
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Lobster Lock For Necklace Making Jewelry Findings Material Yellow Gold Featured Refinements Lobster Clasp Diamond Weight 0.48 ctw Approx Size 18x9 mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1 Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Double Sided Diamond Clasps
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Double Sided Diamond Clasps Size: 30x12 mm Approx.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat White Gold 0.13 Carat Diamond Lobster Claw Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
-14K Gold -0.13cts Natural White Diamonds -Diamond Color GH -Clarity SI1 -Lobster Link Necklace -Gift Box Included
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.13 Carat Diamond Lobster Claw Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This beautiful Joelle 14k Gold Lobester Link Necklace features 0.13 ct of round natural Diamonds. -14K Gold -0.13cts Natural White Diamonds -Diamond Color GH -Clarity SI1 -Lobst...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold 0.02 Ct Diamond Lobster Claw Clasp Fine Jewelry Finding
Located in Jaipur, IN
A lobster claw clasp set with a natural diamond accent — the detail that separates a fine jewelry piece from everything else.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Diamond Centered Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished Free-Form Pendant, Centered with 0.14 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds. Lobster Claw Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coomi 20K Vine Coin Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds on Chain
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi Vitality collection vine design pendant on link chain set in 20K yellow gold with 0.26cts rose cut diamonds. Lobster clasp with "C" paisley charm detail.
White Diamond, Gold
$4,795Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Tassel Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
You can lock the bracelet with a diamond lobster clasp and the tassel hangs down very beautifully. 18k:1.25g Diamond: 3.66ct Slv:5.97gm Emerald:99.15ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Faceted Moonstone and Pavé Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Necklace is 17 inches in length, and is finished with a pavé Diamond lobster clasp. Perfect on its own or an excellent layering piece to dress up or down.
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Silver, Sterling S...
$157,849Sale Price|47% Off
PANIM 57.08 Carat Briolette Diamond Link Necklace in 18Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 57.08 Carat Briolette Diamond Link Necklace in 18Karat White Gold Featured is unique Diamond briolette link chain necklace consisting of stunning 57.08 cts with Diamond lobste...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,696Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Pearl Beaded Bracelet With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
You can lock the bracelet with a diamond lobster clasp and the tassel hangs down very beautifully. 18k:0.55g Diamond: 3.93ct Sapphire:69.40cts Pearl: 28.20cts
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.11 ct. tw. Dog Tag Paper-Clip Open Link Necklace
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Paper-Clip Open Link Dog-Tag Necklace, Accented with 0.11 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds. Lobster Claw Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.22 ct. tw. Open Rectangle Link Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished 7" Open Rectangle Link Bracelet, Accented with 0.22 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds. Lobster Claw Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.40 ct. tw. Paper-Clip Open Link Necklace
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
Lobster Claw Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.40 ct. tw. Open Link ID Bar Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 7" Paper-Clip Open Link ID Bar Bracelet, Enhanced with 0.40 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds. Lobster Claw Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.43 ct. tw. Open Link Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 7" Paper-Clip Open Link Bracelet, Set with Three Open Rectangular Motifs Accented with 0.43 Carat Diamonds. Lobster Claw Closure.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.25 ct. tw. Open Link Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 7" Paper-Clip Open Link Bracelet, Set with an Open Rectangular Motif Accented with 0.25 Carat Diamonds. Lobster Claw Closure.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,499Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Subtly accentuated by a pavé diamond lobster clasp and ring Dimension : Necklace Chain Length 30inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,199Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Mix Shape Diamond Rosecut 18k Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It comes with a diamond lobster clasp lock and diamond round loop for utmost safety .
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
13.48 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A exquisite necklace handmade in 14 karat gold and set in 13.48 carats of uncut and rose cut diamonds. Lobster clasp fastening FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Blue and White Diamond Cluster Floating Butterfly 14K Chain Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a wonderfully hand-set cluster of natural blue and white diamonds. Lobster closure. Item Details: - Type: Floating Pendant Necklace - Metal: 14K White Gold - Weight: 3.84 ...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$12,599Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Mix Shape Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Floral Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It comes with a diamond lobster clasp lock and diamond round loop for utmost safety.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$57,600Sale Price|20% Off
80.1 Carat Tanzanite Rose Cut Diamond Maharaja Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 80.1 carats tanzanite & encrusted with 18.91 carats of rose cut diamonds. Lobster clasp fastening FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclu...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
57.52 Carat Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Maharaja Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 57.52 carats emerald, 104.62 carats pearl & 15.41 carats of rose cut diamonds. Lobster clasp fastening FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$45,849Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 48.01 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Floral Choker Link Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Subtly accentuated by a pavé diamond lobster clasp and ring. Simply contact us on 1stDibs for more details.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$540Sale Price|43% Off
Black Spinel Pearl Silver Artisan Crafted Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This lovely bracelet is finished with a decorative oxidized sterling silver and diamond lobster clasp. New, gift boxed.
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
$12,599Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Oval & Round Shape Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Floral Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It comes with a diamond lobster clasp lock and diamond round loop for utmost safety.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$125,300Sale Price|30% Off
Panim 56.60 Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Long Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
The necklace also features a diamond lobster lock and loop. Diamond weight breakdown: 120 rose-cut diamonds weighing 56.42 carats 58 pave diamonds weighing 0.18 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$139,649Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette 100 cts Floral link 18k White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Subtly accentuated by a pavé diamond lobster clasp and ring, as well as a Briolette diamond for an elegant Lariat style.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Link Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Orange Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
Eleven links have two diamonds in each link; two links have one diamond each; 18 links have no diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural Coral and Diamond 18K White Gold Brooch, Pavé Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
High Jewelry Masterpiece: Diamond-Paved Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral Presenting an extraordinary statement piece that celebrates the exquisite treasures of the Mediterrane...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-strand Diamond Bracelet, Adjustable Length, Lobster Lock
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
The bracelet closes with a lobster clasp and includes an adjustable extension chain for sizing.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxe Lobster Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
From the deepest of fantasy oceans emerge a true treasure. 2.79 carats of fiery sapphires and 0.95 carats of yellow diamonds accented by 0.03 carats of white diamonds set in 18-karat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
14K Yellow Gold 0.08 Ct Diamond Pave Lobster Clasp Jewelry Accessories Finding
Located in Jaipur, IN
This diamond pavé lobster clasp challenges that oversight entirely.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lobster Claw Clasp Jewelry Findings 925 Silver Diamond Jewelry Lock Supplies.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Heart Shape Carabiner Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Lock. Size: 26x28 mm Approx. Shape heart Pierre Diamond Type beads Size 15 - 15.9 mm Handmade Yes Cou...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Solid Gold Oval Shape Lobster Clasps Diamond Carabiner Pendant Christmas.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Oval Shape Lobster Clasps Diamond Carabiner Pendant Christmas.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Oval Shape Lobster Clasps Diamond Carabiner Pendant Christmas.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Oval Shape Lobster Clasps Diamond Carabiner Pendant Christmas.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Clasp Lobster Lock Charm Finding Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid White gold lobster claw clasp with natural diamond accent is the answer to that standard — a finding crafted from the same precious metal as the jewelry it will serve.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Swirl Floral Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold, Lobster Lock
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned 14K white gold swirl pendant necklace with 65 round natural diamonds weighing a total of 0.80 carats and one center natural diamond weighing 0.20 carats Pendant slides on ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation 59.69 Carat Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond Rock Lobster Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
This envy inducing and thoroughly unique piece is an item that everyone will want to get their claws on. Skillfully crafted from a mix of superior and illustrious gems, you will fin...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
Diamond Oval Clasps 14k Solid Gold Enhancer Charms Pendant Lobster Claw Clasps.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Oval Clasps 14k Solid Gold Enhancer Charms Pendant Lobster Claw Clasps.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Solid Gold Star Shape Lobster Clasps Natural Diamond Clasps For Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Star Shape Lobster Clasps Natural Diamond Clasps For Jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,359Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.45 Carat Baguette Diamond Pave Bracelet 18k Rose Gold Lobster Clasp Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SJEB-3008 Gross Weight :- 10.09 gm 18k Rose Gold Weight :- 9.80 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.45 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) ✦ Sizing ..................
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Diamond Set Trace Link Chain with Lobster Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Set Chain 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 2000 This exquisite vintage chain, crafted in 18ct white gold and dating back to circa 2000, showcases a delicate trace link d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chrysoprase with Ruby, Diamond and Tsavorite Lobster Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysoprase 9.72 carats with Ruby 5.75 carats, Diamond 1.42 carats and Tsavorite 0.14 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 56 To...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Open Link Bracelet 3.00ctw F-G/VS-SI Pave Lobster Clasp
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Measuring approximately 8.25 inches in length, the bracelet is finished with a diamond pavé lobster clasp that seamlessly integrates into the overall design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold 2 Pcs Lobster Clasp Pave Diamond Handmade Jewelry Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold 2 pcs Lobster Clasp Pave Diamond Handmade Gold Jewelry Clasp Supplies Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, u...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Chain Link Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Wedding Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Sterling Silver Chain Type Cuban Link Certification 925 Hallmarked Setting Style Pavé Material 925 Sterling Silver, Natural Diamond Item Le...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.