Natural Fancy Colored Diamond and White Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A unique pair of earrings, it features two natural fancy coloured diamond slices weighing 3.04 carat, surrounded by 2.30 carat of white round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Blue Topaz White Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Fancy Drop Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Pendant Necklace with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents. This exquisite necklace features a delicate chain crafted in a lustrous metal. The pendant showcases two stunning blue t...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,747Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Emerald White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 2.32 gram Size 17 Diamond 14-Кр57-0,09-4/5A Emerald 1-Oval-0,69 3/(5)З₁A Emerald 10-Round-0,38 3/(5)З₁C With a heritage of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50ct GIA certified Heart diamond Fancy Intense Yellow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA certified diamond, natural fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 1.50ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
1.50 Carat Fancy Light Brown-Pink Pear Cut Diamond
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Natural pink diamonds are among the rarest diamonds found in nature, and this 1.50 carat Fancy Light Brown-Pink pear cut diamond is an exceptional example.
Diamond, Pink Diamond
Fancy Green GIA Certified Elongated Radiant Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
A rare natural green diamond takes center stage in this striking handmade ring, showcasing a 0.51 carat GIA Certified Fancy Green elongated radiant cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is flanked by two white trapezoid side diamonds, thoughtfully chosen to enhance the color and sparkle of the Fancy Yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Fancy Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 18 Inch Fancy Necklace with Diamonds. 26 piece total diamonds. 6.12 gram total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.30 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Band
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Bold and Brilliant 18k Two-tone White and Yellow Gold Band Glistening with Row after Row of Dazzling Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds. Total Carat Weight: 3.30 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Earrings with Fancy Color Diamonds White Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These exquisite earrings are a stunning fusion of artistry and elegance, featuring a decorative bow-inspired design set with an array of certified Natural Fancy Color Diamonds and br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This charming Heart Shape ring has a rare GIA certified Fancy Yellow Diamond. The heart shape yellow diamond is surrounded by Yellow Melee diamonds and White diamonds, making it the ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Marquis and Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this platinum ring has 2 bright white marquis diamonds extending over this band embellished channel set baguette cut diamonds on eith...
Diamond, Platinum
Kutchinsky Fancy Color Diamond Cluster Earrings, English, 1972
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Kutchinsky fancy colour diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to center with a round brilliant cut diamond in an open back rubover setting, two in total with a combined appr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
3.63ct Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite 3.63ct pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond engagement ring, a true symbol of timeless elegance set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are 1.14 carats of fancy yellow and white diamonds surrounding the black opal set in 18K yellow gold floral design.
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Center Yellow Diamond - 0.338 cts, Fancy Intense Yellow, VS1 (CGL-H7665840) Yellow Diamond- 0.15 CT White Diamond- 1.04 CT Made in Platinum and 18K Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamon...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified - 3.03 carat diamond fancy Dark Orange Brown
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
3.03ct Fancy Dark Orangy Brown Emerald Cut Diamond — GIA Certified Brown diamonds are having their moment — and not quietly.
Brown Diamond, Diamond
Sculptural Link 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earrings Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14K Metal Color : Yellow Gold Stone : FANCY DIAMONDS Dimensions : 81*2.5MM Diamond Carat Weight : 1.90ttcw Lead Time : 4-8...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.62 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy color Diamond ring. .52ct. Natural, Fancy Yellow Orange Brown Diamond Full cut brilliant Cushion Vivid sparkle and scintillation. 4.7 X 4.4mm Vs Clean clarity Side, Bague...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gray Diamond - 0.82ct Natural Loose Fancy Light Gray Diamond GIA Cushion
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $9,000 Item Stock Number - 547963327 Certificate Number - GIA 2238165340 Shape - Cushion Carat Weight - 0.81ct Measurements - 4...
Diamond
Real Pink Diamond - 0.22ct Radiant Natural Loose Fancy Pink Purple Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $6500 Item Stock Number - P54738568 Certificate Number - GIA 6223749994 Shape - Radiant Carat Weight - 0.22ct Color - Fancy Pin...
Pink Diamond
Fancy Intense Pink Purple Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Fancy Intense Pink Purple Natural Diamond 0.32 carat Marquise cut.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Carat Fancy Chameleon Diamond Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Chameleon Diamond Center Chameleon Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Chameleon Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Chameleon Diamond Color: Fancy ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Chameleon Diamond 0.38ct Natural Loose Fancy Green Color Diamond GIA Marquise
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $4,500 Item Stock Number - 8658745804 Certificate Number - GIA 6214740114 Shape - Marquise Carat Weight - 0.38ct Measurements -...
Diamond
Chameleon Diamond 0.34ct Natural Loose Fancy Green Color Diamond GIA Pear
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $5,500 Item Stock Number - 8658745805 Certificate Number - GIA 2211740141 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 0.34ct Measurements - 5.6...
Diamond
Chameleon Diamond 0.28ct Natural Loose Fancy Green Color Diamond GIA Marquise
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $4,500 Item Stock Number - 8658745807 Certificate Number - GIA 6214739258 Shape - Marquise Carat Weight - 0.28ct Measurements -...
Diamond
Chameleon Diamond 0.28ct Natural Loose Fancy Green Color Diamond GIA Pear
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $4,500 Item Stock Number - 8658745806 Certificate Number - GIA 2211740130 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 0.28ct Measurements - 5.2...
Diamond
1.57ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning 0.97ct radiant cut center diamond, certified at Fancy Yellow-SI1, has a rich canary color and appears eye clean.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternating Fancy Pink and Colorless Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 1.10 carats of GIA Certified Fancy Pink princess cut diamonds and 1.21 carats of GIA Certified D–F colorless princess cut diamonds, the ring highlights one of the rarest na...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Brown Diamond Briolette and White Diamond Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Brown Diamond Briolette and White Diamond Necklace 18K gold (Our code EJ 192) A pretty selection of steely- brown diamond briolettes adorn this delicate and fashionable neckla...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from Platinum the magnificent engagement ring comes enriched with 1.76 carats Cut-Cornered Square Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity VS2 GIA #1166372500 and Pave Diamonds 0.40 cara...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
7.11ct Fancy Black Oval Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring rose-cut black diamonds encircled by halos of round-cut white diamonds, this pendant exudes brilliance and beauty.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond bangle 18KT gold fancy bangle bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bangle bracelet like no other, handmade from scratch with sparkling VS diamonds in 18KT white and yellow gold, this bangle will get tons of compliments and truly speaks of the sile...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond And White Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Gorgeous Fancy intense yellow radiant diamond ( looks like vivid yellow in person ) and white diamond ring beautifully hand crafted in platinum.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.30 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A refined and elegant Italian-made diamond ring centered by a 1.30 ct natural Fancy Light Yellow diamond, accompanied by a GIA Natural Colored Diamond Report.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
Ritz Jewelry London Diamond Choker with Fancy Yellow Diamonds, circa 2000
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant contemporary choker necklace by Ritz Jewelry London, crafted circa 2000–2001, featuring a refined triple-row design in white gold, fully pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamon...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
0.72 Carat Fancy Orange Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined pair of stud earrings, each showcasing a round faceted natural diamond. The stones are set in a classic four-clawed setting with the minimalist design emphasis...
Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA certified diamond 1.01ct Fancy PInk diamond loose NATURAL COLOR
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Loose GIA diamond fancy pink, will comes with all certififcates.
Pink Diamond
Fancy Colored Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique domed ring featuring a total of 9.73 carats of fancy cognac, black and white diamonds. They are all round brilliant cuts and set in a stylish pattern around this domed cockt...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.30cttw Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of radiant cut fancy yellow diamond stud earrings totaling 14.30 carats, featuring two perfectly matched GIA-certified diamonds weighing 7.20 and 7.10 carats.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Colored Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It features 3.23 carats of fancy-colored diamonds, which include yellows and cognac colors.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
4.04cttw Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Radiant cut fancy yellow diamond stud earrings totaling 4.04 carats, featuring two GIA-certified diamonds weighing 2.01 and 2.03 carats.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo White Gold Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings features GIA Certified Yellow Diamonds 1.51ct VS1 & 1.52ct VS1 of fancy light yellow cushion cut diamonds and 3.00 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.23ct Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a captivating mix of emerald, oval, and cushion cut diamonds, this piece showcases a stunning interplay of fancy yellow and E-F color diamonds.
Diamond
Pink Diamond - 0.52ct Natural Loose Fancy Pink Color Diamond GIA Pear
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $9,000 Item Stock Number - 547963322 Certificate Number - GIA 6342124880 Shape - Cushion Carat Weight - 0.52ct Measurements - 4...
Pink Diamond
Fancy Pinkish Brown Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold engagement ring, with center 0.35ct pinkish/brown center diamond and side square cut white diamonds - approx. 0.30cts. Ring size - 6.75. Marked: 750. Weight - 3.1 grams.
Brown Diamond, Gold
Rare Colors 17.5ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Bracelet
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an impressive 17.49 carats of natural fancy yellow diamonds, this piece combines brilliance with sophistication in every detail.
Diamond
"ADA Jewelry" East-West Pear Shape Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: East-West Pear Shape Diamond Tennis Necklace Creator: ADA Jewelry Metal: 14K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Shape: Pear Shape Total Carat Weight: Approxim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
GIA certificate 15830722. Centering white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Dimensions: 4.05 x 3.90 x 3.61 mm.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
GIA certificate 15830722. Centering white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Dimensions: 4.05 x 3.90 x 3.61 mm.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting an exquisite pair of earrings featuring GIA Certified Fancy Yellow diamond center stones of 1.50 carats (VVS2) and 1.51 carats (VS2), offering a display of color and brill...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,299Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Natural Fancy Color Diamond Briolette Cluster Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Natural Fancy Color Diamond Briolette Cluster Ring This gorgeous ring is made in 18 Karat white gold and features natural fancy colour briolette cut diamonds .
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified - 5.03 Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing the Enchanting 5.03 Carat Heart Shape Diamond in Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow - GIA Certified: Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty of our 5.03 carat H...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Eternity Band with Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity wedding band in 18k Yellow Gold, Bezel set 15 stones natural fancy yellow Asscher cut diamonds Total Carat Weight :3.15ct 0.20ct each stone Size: 5.75
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 6.11 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Fancy ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.77 ct
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
6.20CTW GIA Certified Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
This GIA certified radiant shape diamonds ring has four fancy light yellow diamonds weigh 4.01 carats and three white diamonds weigh 2.19 carats F in color and VS2 in clarity crafted...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eternity Three Row Pave Band with Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity Three Row Pave Band with Fancy Yellow Diamonds Make in 14k yellow gold Fancy Yellow Diamond 153 stones totaling 0.76ct Size 6 3.06GR
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Natural Fancy Orangey Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 3.00+ Carat Natural Fancy Orangey Pink Diamond An extraordinary natural Fancy Orangey Pink diamond weighing over 3.00 carats, showcasing a remarkably rich and vibrant sat...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
NaNALLY JEWELS 4.28ct .GIA Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Colored Diamond Ring. This bombe style ring has with a center diamond of 4.28 carat marquise shape. diamond with GIA Certificate color: Fancy Deep Brown-Orange, Clarity...
Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 kt Gold Fancy Color Diamonds, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with 3 fancy color diamonds and white diamonds around. Diamonds 1.34 kt Tot.Weight 9.70 gr Ref uafh For any enquires, please contact the sell...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
