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Diamond Tie Clip

Tiffany & Co Platinum Sapphire Diamond Tie Clip Signed Boxed, 1970
Tiffany & Co Platinum Sapphire Diamond Tie Clip Signed Boxed, 1970

Tiffany & Co Platinum Sapphire Diamond Tie Clip Signed Boxed, 1970

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Platinum Sapphire Diamond Tie Clip Tiffany & Co in its original box, also signed Tiffany & Co

Category

Vintage 1970s Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruchi New York 18k Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Bow Tie Earrings
Ruchi New York 18k Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Bow Tie Earrings

Ruchi New York 18k Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Bow Tie Earrings

By Ruchi New York

Located in New York, NY

"Indigo" Elegant tanzanite and Diamond bow tie earrings featuring vibrant blue-violet gemstones

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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

UnoAErre Vintage Italian 0.12Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tie Clip 1981
UnoAErre Vintage Italian 0.12Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tie Clip 1981

UnoAErre Vintage Italian 0.12Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tie Clip 1981

By UnoAErre

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1981 (G). This impressive diamond tie clip is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card

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Vintage 1980s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Vintage Car Tie Clip
Chopard Happy Diamonds Vintage Car Tie Clip

Chopard Happy Diamonds Vintage Car Tie Clip

By Chopard

Located in London, GB

Here we have a distinctive tie clip crafted by the world renowned French jewellery designer

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond 18k Two-Tone Neck Tie Clip
Vintage Diamond 18k Two-Tone Neck Tie Clip

Vintage Diamond 18k Two-Tone Neck Tie Clip

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Diamond 18k Two-Tone Neck Tie Clip. Luxurious tie clip made in solid gold and features one

Category

Vintage 1980s Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chopard Happy Diamond Airplane Yellow Gold Tie Clip Clasp
Vintage Chopard Happy Diamond Airplane Yellow Gold Tie Clip Clasp

Vintage Chopard Happy Diamond Airplane Yellow Gold Tie Clip Clasp

By Chopard

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Happy Diamond Airplane Tie Clip Clasp By Chopard With 3 round

Category

20th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Tie Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Tie Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Tie Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color total weight .06ct Details: Measurements: Tie Clip: 49mm x 7mm

Category

20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip
14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip

14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Earrings Stylised as Tied Bows, circa 1950
Diamond Earrings Stylised as Tied Bows, circa 1950

Diamond Earrings Stylised as Tied Bows, circa 1950

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

diamonds. The stones are set in both claw and grain set mounts. The earrings presently have clip settings

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold & Carved Multi-Gemstone Tie Clip with Diamonds
18k Yellow Gold & Carved Multi-Gemstone Tie Clip with Diamonds

18k Yellow Gold & Carved Multi-Gemstone Tie Clip with Diamonds

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Features 16 Carved Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies and 4 Round Diamonds Set in 18k Yellow Gold

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Kamea Clip on Tie or Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds
18K Yellow Gold Kamea Clip on Tie or Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds

18K Yellow Gold Kamea Clip on Tie or Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A most unusual find! This stunning 3 dimensional clip on tie or lapel diamond encrusted, dotted

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2010s Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Retro 0.14ct Diamond TieBar, 14K YellowGold, Length 1 7/8 Inch, Diamond Tie Clip
Retro 0.14ct Diamond TieBar, 14K YellowGold, Length 1 7/8 Inch, Diamond Tie Clip

Retro 0.14ct Diamond TieBar, 14K YellowGold, Length 1 7/8 Inch, Diamond Tie Clip

Located in McLeansville, NC

. Whether you're attending a wedding, a formal event, or simply going to the office, this diamond tie clip

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1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Tie Clip
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Tie Clip

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Tie Clip

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow and White Gold Tie Clip Measures approx 9 mm x 6 mm x 25 mm. Single cut

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ghiso Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Tie Clip

Ghiso Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Tie Clip

By Ghiso

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Harmoniously combining an array of 11 white diamonds, 5 deep blue sapphires, glistening gold and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.05Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tiffany Tie Clip - Vintage Circa 1960
0.05Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tiffany Tie Clip - Vintage Circa 1960

0.05Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tiffany Tie Clip - Vintage Circa 1960

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

eight-cut diamonds. The tie clip secures to the reverse with a polished, unembellished hallmarked

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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antonio Pineda Sterling Obsidian Cufflinks and Tie Bar Set
Antonio Pineda Sterling Obsidian Cufflinks and Tie Bar Set

Antonio Pineda Sterling Obsidian Cufflinks and Tie Bar Set

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sterling silver and obsidian cufflinks and tie clip with diamond pattern motif, designed by Antonio

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Tie Clip
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Tie Clip

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Tie Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Tie Clip Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 6.43 grams

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Tied Ribbon Eighteen Karat White Gold Clip Earrings
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Tied Ribbon Eighteen Karat White Gold Clip Earrings

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Tied Ribbon Eighteen Karat White Gold Clip Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Antique pair of diamonds and pearls 18 karat white gold earrings designed as a tied ribbon motif

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Tie Clip
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Tie Clip

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Tie Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a Tiffany and Co. tie clip made of patterned 14K yellow gold with a brilliant 0.10ct

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Textured Tie Clip in Sterling Silver
Diamond Textured Tie Clip in Sterling Silver

Diamond Textured Tie Clip in Sterling Silver

By Tateossian

Located in Fulham business exchange, London

Diamond Textured Tie Clip in Sterling Silver For the man who likes pure, simple, stylish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Tie Clip
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Tie Clip

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Tie Clip

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Tie Clip 1 3/16"" x 3/8"" x 5/8"" 4.15 dwt/ 6.5 g

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Tie Clip With Diamond & Engravings
Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Tie Clip With Diamond & Engravings

Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Tie Clip With Diamond & Engravings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your accessory collection with the sophisticated Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Tie Clip With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k YG Diamond Ruby Tie Clip
Tiffany & Co. 18k YG Diamond Ruby Tie Clip

Tiffany & Co. 18k YG Diamond Ruby Tie Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co. Tie clip crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a polished finish set with 11

Category

Vintage 1960s More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Men's 14KT Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Tie Clip
Men's 14KT Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Tie Clip

Men's 14KT Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Tie Clip

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond accent Slide clip closure Measures 1.2" L x 0.30" W

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Tie Bar Clip
Sapphire Diamond Gold Tie Bar Clip

Sapphire Diamond Gold Tie Bar Clip

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold tie bar, set with approximately 0.70ctw in diamonds and 1.30ctw in blue sapphires. Bar

Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
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By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

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Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800
Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800

Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001

John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
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Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk

$52,604Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Early 2000s American Modern Vanity Items

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Yellow Gold & Turquoise Victorian Gold Thimble with Original Antique Box
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15ct Yellow Gold & Turquoise Victorian Gold Thimble with Original Antique Box

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14 Karat Gold Vintage Tiffany Co Fluted 2 Inch Bar Clip
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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Collectors Retro Style Cigarette Case 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in Poitiers, FR

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GIA Certified 56 Carat Tennis  Diamond Necklace

GIA Certified 56 Carat Tennis Diamond Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Tie Clip For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond tie clip you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect diamond tie clip may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing diamond tie clip — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Ghiso and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a diamond tie clip featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a diamond tie clip, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Diamond Tie Clip?

On average, a diamond tie clip at 1stDibs sells for $2,111, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.