$2,598Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 1.20 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 1.30 Carats of Rubies.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
$2,045Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and substantial pair of iconic 1970's 18K yellow gold climber earrings are comprised of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$932Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.10 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Diamond Cut :- Round - Total Diamond :- 0.304 Ctw. - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cluster Omega Back Earrings 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of vintage circa 1980s 14 karat yellow gold cluster earrings set with single cut diamonds, square cut emeralds, rubies, and blue sapphires, arranged in a scalloped diamond l...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
11, 5 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 18 Kt White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,155Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$1,859Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.45 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Part of Set
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
White Black Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 5.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Oval Shape from Africa Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural Red Rubies 1...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,487Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.45 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE Gripoix Ruby Emerald Sapphire Octagon Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1970s Unisex Gripoix Red Green Blue Clear Crystals Ruby Emerald Sapphire Octagon Rectangle Domed Hoop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very g...
Gold Plate
$16,500Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Coral Sapphire Ruby, Emerald Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presented here a pair of American 18 karat gold earrings with sapphires, rubies, and emeralds by David Webb.
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$1,571Sale Price|20% Off
Colorful Pink Sapphire Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 38-0.19ct-G/ VS1A Orange Sapphire 2-0.03 ct Orange Sapphire 40-0.48ct 2/1A Sapphire 2-0.29ct 5/3A Tsavorite 2-0.23ct 1/2A Gold 14K It is our honour to create fine jewelry,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, T...
Art Deco Style Jade Blue Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Gold Enamel Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in the upper part we have 2 Blue Sapphire oval cabochons measuring 9 mm x 11 mm, the central part is composed of 2 elements in white gold ,diamonds ,rubies ,emeralds and blue enamel,...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,041Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
$1,856Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
18K White Gold 1.65ct Baguette Ruby, Emerald, Ruby & 0.02ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
The combination of blue sapphire, emerald, ruby, and diamond creates a sophisticated chromatic story—bold enough to stand alone, yet elegant enough for everyday wear.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
.96 Carat High Grade Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Byzantine style multi stone gemstone earrings. Handmade beautifully textured and highly detailed, these 18k yellow gold clip post earrings are adorned with two round emeralds, 6 roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Earrings with Multicolored Sapphires, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Napoli, NA
Delightful pair of 18 kt yellow gold earrings with diamonds, colored gemstones and Australian pearls (diameter 12,5/13,0 mm). Meticulously handmade by Italian artisans around the 70s...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadsch...
$1,670Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.20 Carat of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.30 Carat of Blue Sapphires.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These beautiful curved earrings feature 2 round cut Natural Columbian Emeralds both the weight of 10.40 Carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$2,041Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Rubies.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Emerald Topaz Amethyst Quartz Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Studs in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, emerald , blue sapphire and diamond studs are handcrafted in 18 k yellow gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 0.50 carat color stone weight : 4 carat Metal :...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$2,691Sale Price|20% Off
Colorful Pink Sapphire Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 38-0.19-G/VS1A Orange Sapphire 2-0.03ct Orange Sapphire 40-0.48ct Sapphire 2-0.29ct Tsavorite 2-0.23ct Weight 3.61 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gol...
$2,227Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Yellow Sapphire Ruby Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Rubies These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Yellow Sapphires.
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
$1,301Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have also 1.10 Carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$1,487Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have also 1.10 Carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Heart Ruby Sapphire Emerald Crystal Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Whole Shining Crystals Exquisite Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$1,856Sale Price|20% Off
5.45 Carat Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Citrine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.20 Carat of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.30 Carat of Blue Sapphires.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
$6,044Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.92 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.53 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.40 carat, Cabochon Emerald 0.68 carats and Diamond 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings W...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$30,080Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Measuring at about 3cm in length, they are crafted in 18k yellow gold, giving them a luxurious and timeless appeal. The earrings are adorned with a combination of cabochon cut sapphi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$612Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.34ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Flower Studs with Diamonds in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Diamond Cut :- Round - Total Diamond :- 0.264 Ctw. - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
$660Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.34ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Flower Studs with Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Diamond Cut :- Round - Total Diamond :- 0.264 Ctw. - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
18K Jewelery Set Ring with Clip-On Earrings Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Brilliant
Located in Berlin, BE
Each diamond is carefully set to enhance the beauty of the design, making this ring a true work of art. The clip-on earrings are equally breathtaking, featuring a dazzling array of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Huggie Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique, Vintage Cartier Ear Clips Featured Terraced Concentric Rings of Gemstones Surrounding Center Solitaire Diamond Rubies, Followed by Sapphires, Followed by Alternatin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of 18k yellow gold door knocker earrings feature sparkling baguette cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.80ct. graded F color with VS1 clarity. The diamonds are ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$113,924 / set
X Fruity Spring Emerald Ruby Earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
Featuring a total of 12.592 carats of unheated ruby, unheated sapphire, and emerald, the piece boasts intense, rich color saturation.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Unheated Burma Ruby & Sapphire & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Burma Ruby & Sapphire & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds Main Stone Unheated Burma Sapphires - 11. 57 CT Unheated Burma Rubies & Sapphires & Emeralds - Total...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$332Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage gold ruby sapphire emerald glass cabochon rhinestone designer runway cli
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned high end earrings • gold tone, ruby, emerald and sapphire glass cabochons and rhinestones • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/8" b...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$807Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Diamond Cut :- Round - Total Diamond :- 0.248 Ctw. - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
$724Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Diamond Cut :- Round - Total Diamond :- 0.248 Ctw. - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Bochic “Capri” Natural Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby from Africa Natural Emeralds from Africa Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 14 ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$616Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.08ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Studs in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Gemstone :- Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire - Stone :- Avai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$702Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.08Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Studs in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
- Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Gemstone :- Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire - Stone :- Avai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Gold & Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated metal of superb quality and set with cabochon red, blue and green crystal stones e...
Gold Plate
David Webb 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earclips, 1970s
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
At the center of each earring rests a luminous oval blue sapphire cabochon, framed by brilliant round white diamonds and accented by vibrant cabochon emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Emerald & Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center emeralds are accentuated by French cut emeralds, sapphires, and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,299Sale Price|20% Off
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.04 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.02 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & Multi Fancy Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 1 carat Natural Ruby - 1 carat Natural multi color sapphires - 1 carats...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,169Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerlad & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerlad & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Sliver From the “Capri” collection Natural Ruby Pink Red - 20 carats Oval shapes Natural sapph...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Trifari Vintage Rare Ruby Sapphire Emerald Crystals Cabochon Triangle Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Red Navy Green Triangle Trio Circle Round Ball Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
1.49ct Emerald Ruby & 0.42ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 92 Emerald Ruby Gemstone 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings combine the vibrant beauty of emerald and ruby gemstones with the brilliance of natural diamonds.
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.