GIA Certified Heart Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
An absolute stunner! Beautiful Heart Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant with 2 rows of white & fancy yellow diamond halo around to highlight the beauty of the stone, totaling...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Natural Fancy Yellow Canary Multi-Shape Diamond Cluster Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine Natural Fancy Yellow Canary Multi-Shape Diamond Cluster Wide Lady’s Bracelet This extraordinary bracelet is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and showcases a dazzling 48 carats ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified ByPass Earring with Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified ByPass Earring with Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Pear Shapes are certified: 1.0.60CT FY VS2 GIA : 6501898044 2.0.63CT FY VS1 GIA : ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully matched fancy light yellow pear shape diamonds (5.44 carats total) dangle from two white kite diamonds (totaling 1.59 carats) and round diamonds (0.12 carats total) t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
6.94 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Earrings in 0.91 Diamond Halo ref e540
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite emerald drop earrings showcase a lush allure of vivid green pear shape emeralds decorated with fancy shape natural white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White and Fancy Diamonds Butterfly Shape 18kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Delightful butterfly shape ring in 18kt white and rose gold structure mounted with white and fancy diamonds on the wings and body.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.68 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Details: Center Diamond: 1.68 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Yellow, VS clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tennis Bracelet with Slanted Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bracelet with Slanted Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds Pear Shapes are Fancy Light Yellow - 0.50ct Pear Shape 29 stones, totaling: 15.95ct Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold 7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Fancy Light Green Yellow Heart Diamond Ring
By Elegant Green Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 1.22 carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Green Yellow diamond, graded VS1 clarity, combining romantic design with the rarity of natural fancy col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
RUCHI Mixed-Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Diamonds: 9.90ct total weight.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,600Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 4.2 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined natural fancy yellow diamond necklace featuring a beautiful 4.24 carat pear shape natural fancy brownish yellow diamond, certified by GIA.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$10,750 / item
14K White Gold Fancy Shape 2.90ct Diamond Bangle for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
14K White Gold Fancy Shape 2.90ct Diamond Bangle for Her
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Fancy Shape 2.90ct Diamond Bangle for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold Fancy Shape 2.90ct Diamond Bangle for Her
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ring with 3.01ct Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring in 18K Yellow Gold Center: 3.01ct Fancy Yellow SI1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#6421252302 Fancy Yellow Diamond 3 ROW shank; diamond prongs; diamond bridge TCW pave yell...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Pink Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Pendant with 74 Round brilliant cut diamonds D color, VS1 clarity weighing 1.95 carats and Round Brilliant Fancy Pink diamonds weighing in total 0.23 carats, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$148,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.60 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking heart-shaped Fancy Yellow diamond pendant necklace, centered with a GIA-certified 7.60 carat natural colored diamond. The diamond is cut as a Heart Modified Brilliant and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.11ct Fancy Orangy pink Pear Shape Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58603 Stone Shape: Heart Diamond Weight: 0.11ctw Fancy Color: Light purplish pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 2.72 x 3.07 x 1.93 mm Symmetry: Exc...
Pink Diamond
6.8 Carat Pear and Fancy Sapphire Necklace with 0.74 Ct Diamonds in 18W ref1234
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Total sapphire weight, including pear shape and fancy shape: 6.82 carats Total diamond weight, including halo and rounds in the chain: 0.74 carats Set in 18k White Gold At DiamondTo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Ring Heart Shape Fancy Diamond Ring 925 Silver Birthday's Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Ring Heart Shape Fancy Diamond Ring 925 Silver Birthday's Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond with White Diamond Halos Cuff Style Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 18-karat white and yellow gold diamond bracelet with two rows of heart shape diamonds with white diamond halos.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with Fancy Light Yellow Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold &Platinum with double pave halo Center stone: 4.05ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Heart Shape Diamond ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Necklace with Fancy Intense vivd Yellow Pear Shape
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond necklace with GIA certified center 35.31 fancy intense vivd yellow vs2 pear shape, GIA#2145952743 set in platinum handmade necklace, features 47.00ct of outside diam...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
3.88 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire Lever-Back Earring with 1.44 Carat Diamond ref584
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Each earring also features a kite shape fancy cut diamond, leading to a lever-back setting adorned with additional diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$460Sale Price|20% Off
IGI, 0.14 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Brown Round Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
IGI , Natural fancy pink brown round shape diamond weighing 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond
IGI, 0.16 Carat Natural Fancy Orangy Pink Round Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Natural fancy orangy pink round shape diamond weighing 0.16 carats.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond
1.85 ctw Fancy Color Diamond 14k Gold Multi-Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 1.85 ctw Fancy Color Diamond 14k Gold Multi-Shape Cocktail Ring is a sculptural masterpiece of contemporary high jewelry, celebrating an extraordinary play of color, fire, and a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct Fancy Light Brownish Heart Shape Diamond Engagement
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum With white diamonds pave, double halo & split shank Center stone: 5.02ct Natural Fancy Light Brownish Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GI...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Flower Diamond Ring with Five GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Fancy yellow flower diamond ring with five gia certified fancy yellow pear shape diamonds and and one gia certified white round diamond in the middle with micropave round diamonds ar...
Diamond, Platinum
1.39 Carat Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Heart Shape Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Cluster Heart Shaped Ring Total Carat Weight: 1.39 Carats Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds: 0.97 Carats (total 67 stones) White Diamonds:...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.79 Carat Total Fancy Shape Two-Tone Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Emerald Ring Natural Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Square shape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square shape Emerald embedded in a sea cluster of brilliant Sparkling diamonds Natural African Emerald size is 3.53 carat (6.5 X 6.2 mm) Very Nice Green Color and has natural inclus...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Drop Earrings with Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Drop Earrings with Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum With White Diamond Halo & Pave Leaver Backs GIA Certified Matching pair...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Fancy Mixed Shape Diamond by the Yard Long Necklace 42"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant platinum "Diamonds by the Yard" necklace features a sophisticated mix of fancy-shaped diamonds—meticulously set along a delicate chain to create a modern, multidimension...
Diamond, Platinum
Beauvince Illumina Ring 8.85 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Big, bold and powerful, this statement yellow diamond ring is simply astounding. Center Diamond Shape: Pear Shape Center Diamond Weight: 8.85 ct Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Certifi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Heart Shape Fancy Cut Cabochon Amethyst Drop 18k Earrings Diamonds & Citrines
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold earrings with two fancy cut heart cabochon amethysts, two round cabochon citrines and 40 round pavé set diamonds 0.59 carat (G/H color, VS2/SI1 clarity). Amethysts a...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany 2.02 ct Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Luxury Setting Necklace
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany 2.02ct Heart-shaped Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace, Luxury Setting. Main diamond: 2.02ct, Color: Fancy Intense Yellow, Clarity: IF. Very rare and excellent parameters....
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.44 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This necklace features one GIA certified pear shaped natural fancy dark brown-greenish-yellow diamond with a weight of 2.44 carats and SI2 clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Pear Shape GIA Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Shape GIA Certified Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum Fancy Color Diamond Halo Ring features a Pear-shaped Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond in the center ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
3.42CTW. GIA Certified Pear Shape Fancy Intense Yellow & White Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This GIA certified Toi et Moi ring features with a 1.52 pear shape Fancy Intense Yellow diamond SI2 in clarity and 1.21 pear shape white diamond, F in color and VS2 in clarity each s...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Halo Stud Earrings with Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Double edge halo studs earrings in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum With 2 Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamonds: 2.47ct Natural Fancy Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#64352...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct White Gold Fancy Shape Natural Mined Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Round motif earstuds featuring eight marquise cut diamonds bordering two princess cut diamonds. Mounted in 18ct white gold with push back butterfly fittings. Assessed colour: F/G/H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,345Sale Price|50% Off
RC003 - 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Shapes Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Shape Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Info: G/H VS, 89 Round Brilliant Diamonds Total Ct Weight: 2.11 cwt.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
A 1.59 ct Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
A 1.59ct Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brown Yellow Diamond ring
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.11ctw Fancy Light Purplish Pink Heart Shape Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58604 Stone Shape: Heart Diamond Weight: 0.11ctw Fancy Color: Light purplish pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 2.72 x 3.07 x 1.93 mm Symmetry: Exc...
Diamond
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Colored Certified Diamond Heart Shape Drop Halo Earrings White Gold
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
These unusual drop earrings feature a matched pair of Fancy Deep Orange heart shape diamonds set in rose gold in custom 18k white gold pave halo frames.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Tanisa Nahata Fancy Multi-shape Diamond 1.28ct. Earrings in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Multi-shape Diamond Earrings in 18Karat Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Fancy Yellow White Diamond Cascading Necklace 32.00ct Heart Pear Oval Shape
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 32.00 ct Center Stones: Oval, Heart, and Pear Shape Diamonds Center Total Weight: 4.92 Carats (each 1.60ct+) Color: Fancy Light Yellow, White, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape and white Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
$11,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $22, 500 18KT Gold Fancy Diamond Seahorse Shape Climber Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Pair of Rare Important Radiant Large Impressive Fancy White Diamond 18KT Gold Earrings Climbers in the form of seahorses consisting of Fine Ex...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1 Pc Pave Diamond Fancy Shape Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Findings Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Fancy Shape Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Findings Charm Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: V...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
8.98 Carat Total Weight Fancy Yellow Mixed Shapes Natural Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite cuff bracelet features 8.98 carats of natural fancy yellow diamonds in captivating mixed shapes, complemented by 3.66 carats of round brilliant cut natural white diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified, 0.36ct Fancy Light Purplish Pink Cushion Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Fancy Light Purplish Pink Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Experience the unparalleled beauty and elegance of our exquisite Fancy Light Purplish Pink Diamond ring, designed ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape and white Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape and white Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Ring with square shape GIA certified Fancy Pink Purple diamond and white diamond
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Delicately styled ring with a classic Centerpiece, a beautiful Pink Purple Diamond (GIA Certified) adorned with white Diamonds for an elegant look GIA Certified Fancy Pink Purple Di...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pear Shape Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow Pear Cut Diamond and Double Diamond Halo Two Tone Engagement Ring. Item Details: - Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: 18K White, Yellow Gold - Weight...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pendant with 5.00ct Fancy Light Yellow Heart Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pendant with 5.00ct Fancy Light Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Heart Shape pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight yellow pave: 0.89ct 16 inches long chain Center ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.