Earrings with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold 8.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ear clips with brilliant-cut diamond 0.80 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description the top of the ear clips is 1.7 cm high and 1.3 cm wide Total weight : 8.5 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Lapis Lazuli White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal 22 inch giant royal blue Lapis Lazuli necklace with extremely rare and finest quality Lapis in an exceptional large size, chape and very rare enchanting color. The beads are ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with princess cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 5.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring with princess cut diamond total 1.00ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 6.5 mm wide and 3.2 mm high ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.17ct 5.2 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.17 ct - G/H - Pique - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide. Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Genuine Estate Layered Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal double estate layered 20 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine high grade turquoises from the...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.36ct 18k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.36ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18 (57) detailed description the top of the ring is 5.1 mm wide weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Set of 18k white gold Diamond Bangle Bracelets – Blue Bridge
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat White gold ‘Reflection’ Diamond Bangle Bracelets, Bridges of Amsterdam Collection. They click together through a smart magnetic system, but can also be worn separately. Ams...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Carl F. Bucherer 18k Gold Necklace, 3.00ct Ruby & 2.50ct Diamonds
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in The Hague, ZH
CARL BUCHERER - 18k yellow gold necklace with a ruby up to 3.00 ct and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 2.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 40 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 40 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold 3.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.25ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.5 - EU. 15.25 (48) Detailed description the top of the ring is 6.2 mm wide and 6.0 mm h...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Bicolor Gold Cocktail Ring with 2.40ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.40 ct - H/I - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide by 1.0 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Golbaur 18k Bicolor Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.30ct Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Golbaur - 18k bicolour gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.30ct - F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: the size of the ear clip is 2.5 cm long by 1.9 cm wide Tota...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with princess cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 7.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with princess-cut diamonds up to 0.70 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.3 mm wide. Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 5.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.30ct – J/K – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75(56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.24ct 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 0.24ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 8.5 – EU. 18.5(58) Detailed description the top of the ring is 7.0 mm wide by 7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Earrings with tanzanite and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.64ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold stud earrings set with tanzanite total 1.22ct and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.64ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the stud are 1.1 cm by 9....
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Stud Earrings with 2.00ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold stud earrings set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the front of the stud is 2.1 cm long by 1.0 cm wide weight 7.2 grams se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910's Marquise Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A beautiful example of Dutch craftsmanship, this piece is well-preserved and ready to wear or collect. Origin: The Netherlands Stones: Rose-cut diamonds Materials: Silver, 14K gol...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with a butterfly pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 0.50 ct - G/H - SI - length 42 cm Detailed description: The necklace is 42 cm long and 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leo Pizzo 18k White Gold Brooch with 3.00ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
By Leo Pizzo
Located in The Hague, ZH
White gold brooch signed by Leo Pizzo, set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 3.00 ct F/G - VS/SI - dimensions 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.5 cm long ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with chrysophrase and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.18ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with lemon chrysophrase and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.18ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earrings are 2.2 cm long by 1....
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sky blue Swiss Topaz Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary Swiss Topaz ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold and sparkling diamonds. At its heart lies a hand-cut natural Swiss Topaz accompan...
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.84ct 14k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 1.84ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.25 – EU 18.25(57) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 1.0 cm hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Pink Angel Skin Coral Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This exquisite vintage necklace features a 14-carat yellow gold link chain set with three brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.06 ct. Each diamond is mounted...
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900's Marquise Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A beautiful example of Dutch craftsmanship, this piece is well-preserved and ready to wear or collect. Origin: The Netherlands Stones: Rose-cut diamonds Materials: Silver, 14K gol...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
14k White Gold Coral and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 0.80ct, 50cm Long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a white gold pendant set with coral and diamonds up to 0.80 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 50 cm long Detailed description: The pendant measures 3.0 cm long and 1....
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bracelet with blue enamel, citrine and diamonds 18k gold 32.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold hinged bracelet with blue enamel and set citrine and rose-cut diamonds 0.20 ct – G/H – SI/P Detailed description The top of the bracelet is 2.2 cm wide by 1.2 cm hi...
Diamond, Citrine, Enamel, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39ct 18k rose gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39 ct, ring size U.S. 7.0 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: The ring is 4.8 mm wide by 6.0 mm high ring size US 7.0 - EU....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Earrings with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 5.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold drop earrings set with emerald trot. 3.60ct and brilliant-cut diamonds to. 5.00ct - F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the drop are 3.8 cm long by 1...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Pendant Necklace with Topaz & Diamonds, 2.00 ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
CHRIST - 18k white gold necklace with pendant set with topaz and brilliant cut diamond 2.00 ct - F/G - VS-SI - 45 cm long detailed description the length of the necklace is 45 cm l...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 3.9 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolouw gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds 0.30 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 5.0 - EU 15.75 (49) Detailed description The top of the ring is 7.5 mm wide ring size US 5...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880's Victorian Rosecut Diamond Navette Marquise Ring in 14K solid gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A beautiful example of Dutch craftsmanship, this piece is well-preserved and ready to wear or collect. Origin: The Netherlands Stones: Rose-cut diamonds Materials: Silver, 14K gol...
Diamond, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.20ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold clip-on earrings set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The clip-on earrings measure 2.5 cm long and 1.8 cm wide. Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robinsons Eggs Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamonds Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and nearly flawless sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a beautifull graduated size. This necklace features genuine high grade ge...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, 2.80ct Rubies
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold stud earrings set with rubies up to 2.80 ct and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 2.00 ct – H/I – Pique Detailed description: The stud earrings are 1.9 cm long and 1.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900's Dutch Antique Pearl Rosecut Diamond Entourage Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A beautiful example of Dutch craftsmanship, this piece is well-preserved and ready to wear or collect. Origin: The Netherlands, 1900s Stones: Natural rose-cut diamond, natural pea...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.65CT Diamond Trilogy Ring 18K Solid Gold Heirloom
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Vintage 1.65CT Diamond Trilogy Ring 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18K White Gold – 1.65ct A classic English trilogy ring, rich with meaning and antique cha...
Diamond, Gold
18-carat gold ring with old-cut diamonds 0.92 ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
A ring in 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) and platinum with old-cut diamonds. Set with a central old-brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.62 ct (L color, SI2 clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Earrings with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 4.20ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with emerald up to 3.00ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 4.20ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 3.5 cm long by 1....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.55ct 14k gold 4.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k two-tone gold ring with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.55 ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 – EU 16.25 (51) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.1 cm wid...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This may be a Sleeping Beauty Turquoise necklace, but that doesn't mean you should sleep on this exclusive beauty! This very rare form of Robinson Egg blue turquoises continue to be ...
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Gold Paisley Earrings with Blue Diamonds
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
18K gold dangle paisley earrings with an Art Nouveau kind of vibe. The playful and lightweight gold earrings are a timeless addition to your jewelry wardrobe and transition easily fr...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
Giant Blush Pink Peru Opal Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure blush pink opals from Peru in a large size. This necklace features genuine high grade Peruvian opals with a soft but blush ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 6.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring with a single-cut diamond up to 0.70 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 6 – EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide and 4.0 mm high....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.60ct - 4.1 grams - 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25 (57) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.5 cm w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a Bolshevik cut diamond (0.1 ct) which complements the abundant 'play of color' of the opal. The...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Earrings with pearls and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold earrings set with pearl and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.80ct – G/H – SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 2.5 cm long by 9.2 mm wide Total w...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Dangle Earrings with Peridot 1.64ct & Diamonds 0.66ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with peridot up to 1.64 ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.66 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The earrings are 2.7 cm long and 5.2 mm wide. To...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Retro 14k Bicolor Gold Ring with 0.56ct Rose Cut Diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with rose diamonds. 0.56ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 10.25 - EU. 20 (63) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide weight 6.4 grams rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.31ct 18k gold 4.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond 0.31ct. - G/H - Pique, VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5 (52) detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.5 mm wide weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Necklace with Rose Cut Diamonds, 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace and pendant of gold and silver set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30ct – G/H - SI – 50 cm long Detailed description the length of the neck...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 5.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a two-tone gold pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.00 ct - I/J - P1 - 45 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7...
Diamond, 18k Gold
RIng with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.22ct 18k gold 3.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold solitaire ring set with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.22ct - I/J - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16(50) detailed description: the top of the ring is 6.2 mm wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire and marquise shaped diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with a central sapphire totaling 0.80ct and two marquise-cut diamonds totaling 0.24ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 – EU. 17.5(55) detailed description:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 4.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a single-cut diamond 0.30 ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring has a square head, 1.0 cm wide an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Gold Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold necklace with pendant with garnet and rose cut diamond 0.20ct - H/I - SI - 50 cm Detailed description the necklace is 50 cm long and 0.7 mm wide The size of the pendant i...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Sparkling Hummingbird 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A true eye-catching delicate sparkling pendant; this playfull hummingbird is surrounded by sparkling cut diamonds that catch the light in dazzling ways, this is a minimalistic and ti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900's Victorian Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Entourage Ring Heirloom Jewelry
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A beautiful example of Dutch craftsmanship, this piece is well-preserved and ready to wear or collect. Origin: The Netherlands, 1800s Stones: Natural rose-cut diamond Materials: ...
Diamond, 14k 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.