Dome Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Simple Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: SI1 Main ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Fancy Pinkish Purple Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2141015406 Shape And Cut: Heart Carat Weight: 0.43 carat Measurements: 4.85 X 5.06 X 2.74 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pinkish Purple FEATURES OF THE DIAMO...
Diamond
Natural Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by a report from the GIA the color is graded as natural fancy deep yellow-orange. The extremely well handcrafted platinum band is further set with 24 bright white brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
NALLY Intense Fancy Yellow Color GIA Certified Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Nally Jewels Intense Fancy Yellow GIA certified Diamond Ring Diamond, Gold and Platinum Mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
4.42ct Round Fancy Color Diamond and white Diamond Contemporary Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Distinguished by its bold architecture and rich tonal warmth, this high jewelry statement ring displays five rows of round brilliant cut natural fancy color diamonds anchored by curv...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Fancy Mixed Shape Diamond Station Long Necklace 42"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant platinum diamond station necklace features a sophisticated mix of fancy-shaped diamonds—meticulously set along a delicate chain to create a modern, multidimensional play...
Diamond, Platinum
Bespoke GIA Square Pear 19.38 Carat Yellow White Platinum Diamond Drop Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
The inner halo holds 0.21 Carat of Round Brilliant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds with 9.17 Carat of Color H Clarity SI1 Round Brilliant diamonds on the outer halo and rest of the Dro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Real Pink Diamonds - Bracelet 7.65ct Natural Fancy Pink Purple Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $47,500 Item Stock Number - 43616438230 Shape - Mix Shapes Carat Weight - 7.65ct, 5.75ct Pink, 1.90ct White Color - Fancy Pink ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Three Diamonds Ring Fancy Brown Champagne Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
0.71, 0.69 and 0.63 carat Fancy Brown Diamonds three tones color on Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white and yellow gold natural diamond ring. Centering a GIA certified 1.39 carat Fancy Yellow heart shape diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.58 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Cluster Ring .48ct. Natural Yellow Diamond cushion Cut Si-1 clarity 4 X 4.3mm Side diamonds: .10ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$36,800Sale Price|20% Off
5.08ctt Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Approximately Fancy Yellow color and SI1 clarity. 2 cushion diamonds, 0.52 carats.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Tsavorite & Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These vibrant 18K yellow gold chandelier earrings are a bold, jewel-toned statement, pairing fancy yellow diamonds with rich green and blue gemstones in a dramatic fringe design.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Blue Heart Shape Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Over 2 Carat of Fancy Intense Blue Diamond
Diamond
5.28ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a bold and radiant statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Fancy Pink, Yellow, and White Diamond Drop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
These spectacular hanging earrings are set with natural fancy yellow diamonds, natural fancy pink diamonds along with white diamond accents.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Pink diamond ring Certified Pear diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fancy pink diamond ring in 18KT white gold with natural diamonds and certified pink diamonds.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring with 1.1 Carat Central Diamond Fancy Yellowish Brown
Located in Paris, FR
Diamond-shaped ring holding a 1.01 round fancy yellowish brown diamond in an entourage of 14 diamonds: 6 pear-shaped diamonds and 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds. 18K white gold sett...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.31tcw Diamond and Fancy Greenish-Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Platinum 3-Stone Ring showcasing a captivating Fancy Greenish-Yellow diamond at the center, flanked by two white diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Color Diamond Watch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
With many years of accumulated Natural Fancy Colored diamonds of all shades, we certified each and every one of them with the Gia to create a watch that is one of one.
Diamond
3ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
At its center is a GIA-certified cushion-cut Fancy Yellow diamond with VVS1 clarity, showcasing exceptional brilliance and a vibrant golden hue.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.35 Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Cocktail RIng
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified by GIA with a designation of Fancy Yellow and VS2 Clarity, the diamond's certificate number is 5232009149, ensuring the highest standards of quality and authenticity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Natural Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary GIA Certified Natural Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Three-Stone Ring An exceptionally rare and captivating GIA Certified Natural Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond, beautifully showca...
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian fancy yellow and white diamond gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 10k yellow gold and platinum, the ring combines warm metal tones with cool diamond-set detailing. Romantic, colorful, and full of Edwardian charm, it is perfect for someon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18kt Yellow and White Gold Diamond Fancy Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow and white gold diamond ring with center gia certified 3.40ct pear shape fancy brownish yellow, vs2 in clarity diamond (psc268) set with 2.57 carats of fancy color diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Certified Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond and White Diamond Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring has a rare combination of Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond enclosed in a layered setting of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
6.52ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the unmatched sophistication of our Fancy Yellow Diamond Bezel Tennis Bracelet. This remarkable piece showcases a stunning array of Fancy Yellow Pear, Heart, Oval, Cushion...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Brown Pink Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2246138041 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.30 carat Measurements: 4.15 x 4.13 x 2.43 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND:...
Pink Diamond
1.57ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The striking 0.92ct cushion cut center diamond, GIA Certified at Fancy Yellow VS2, radiates a vibrant canary yellow hue with near-flawless clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Heart Shaped Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Two-Toned Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The featured fancy yellow diamond weighs 1.03 carats and the white diamond 0.90 carats, with an additional 5.53 carats of round brilliant cut white diamonds throughout.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.69 Carat Fancy intense Brownish Yellow Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Grace Cut Diamond Weight: 1.69 Carat Color: Fancy Brownish Yellow Appraisal Value: $12000.00 Our Price: $6000.00 A free online appraisal is included ...
Diamond
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond ring with a Rectangular cut diamond and round brilliant cut yellow diamonds and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fancy Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 20 Inch Fancy Necklace with Diamonds. 5 pc round diamonds 4.8 grams total weight. 14K stamped.
Diamond, White Gold
6.08 carats of Diamond and fancy colored diamonds stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings are a true celebration of nature's beauty, featuring a mesmerizing array of white and fancy color round diamonds totaling 6.08 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
【Conchéa】Pink Flame Conch Pearl, Fancy Yellow Diamond & Diamond Pendant — 2.83ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with a fancy yellow diamond and brilliant-cut white diamonds, totaling 0.76 carats, arranged in an elegant vine motif...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$332,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Gray Blue Diamond and Pink Diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum, GIA.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Centered a Fancy Gray Blue Diamond, surrounded by round brilliant-cut pink diamonds and accented by near- colorless diamonds.
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Pink Diamond 0.25ct Natural Loose Fancy Purple Pink Color Diamond GIA Pear
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $7,500 Item Stock Number - 43643823165 Certificate Number - GIA 7341242789 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 0.25ct Measurements - 4.7...
Pink Diamond
Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiant, luxurious, and timelessly elegant, these exquisite stud earrings feature fancy yellow diamonds surrounded by brilliant white diamond halos.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 18K Gold Fancy Link Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Victorian era, this is a beautiful example of the elongated fancy link the French are known for. The bracelet consists eight foliate inspired segments, each with an Old Min...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond White Gold Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Its center of attraction is a 1.20 ct fancy vivid yellow radiant cut diamond with a vvs2 clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.75ct Fancy Color Diamond 2.25ct Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The bold, domed design features approximately 2.75 carats of fancy-color diamonds in a beautiful assortment of pear, oval, princess, marquise, heart, and round cuts.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Extraordinary GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Diamond – Pure Pink, No Overtone An exceptionally beautiful and rare 1.00 carat natural Fancy Pink diamond, certified by the...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Intense Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Pear Shape Natural Fancy Intense Yellow is flanked by 2 colorless side pear shape diamonds.
Diamond
NWT $160 000 18KT Gold Fancy Elaborate Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Necklace with approx 29CTS!!!
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
CGL Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Pt Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The cushion-cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond at its heart is enhanced by a brilliant surround of round yellow and white diamonds, creating a dazzling symphony of color and li...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Set in gleaming Gold, these treasures catch the light—and every admiring glance. - Fancy Yellow Diamond (GIA Certified) - 1.01 cts - Brilliant Cut Round Yellow Diamonds - 0.32 cts -...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
0.31 Carat Fancy Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.48 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.31 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.18CT Stackable Bangles Diamonds Bracelet 14KT Fancy Color Mod Interlock*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Brown Fancy Pink Brown White Diamond: H-color All diamonds: Vs-clarity Secure Wire bend interlocking under mount design. 13.5 grams. 14kt. yellow, white & Ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k...
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond and Diamond 18K Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 7.27 grams Ring Size: 6 Center Stone Details: Gemstone Type: Diamond Shape: Cushion Cut Carat: 1.01 Carats...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Diamond Slice Pendant and Fancy Yellow Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Yellow Gold Pendant: Slice Diamond: 1.83ct total weight. Diamond: 0.75ct total weight. All Diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Necklace: Yellow Diamond beads: 36.96ct total...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1.88ct Natural Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Earrings 14kt 12498*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
natural fancy yellow-brown diamonds earrings pear shapes si-1 clarity 0.08ct white diamonds g-h color si-1 clarity 14kt white gold 3.1 grams 9.5mm wide $4,500.00 appraisal to ac...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,200 / item
Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold and 1.43 carats of natural slice diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage platinum diamond and sapphire ring featuring a vibrant pairing of pear-shaped gemstones in an elegant asymmetrical design. The ring is set with a 0.81-carat pear-...
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond & Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite expression of modern elegance, this statement ring features a captivating natural fancy brown diamond at its center, radiating warm, earthy brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.04 Carat Fancy Brownish Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.35 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.04 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo 18K Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious and sophisticated, these elegant stud earrings feature radiant yellow diamonds at the center, surrounded by sparkling natural white diamond halos. Crafted in 18K yellow gol...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.41 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully proportioned natural Fancy Light Yellow radiant cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats, set in an elegant two-tone 18k white and yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 950 Natural White Diamond Fancy Luxe Earring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond Earrings Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 11.1 Grams Dimension: Length: 25.0 mm Width: 15.62 mm Height: 5.75 mm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
2.04ct Fancy Yellow Diamond with 0.50ct Baguette cut White Diamonds Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This stunning engagement ring 2.04ct fancy yellow diamond at its center, complemented by 0.50 carats of baguette cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 15.00 Fancy Yellow Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio is an expert in natural fancy colored diamonds, precious gems, and specializes in only the most valuable, rare one of kind pieces.
Yellow Diamond
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.
