Sunita Nahata Amethyst 0.84ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 1.36ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 3.53ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an oval shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 1.58ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an oval shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.02 Carat Fancy Solitaire Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Solitaire Diamond - 2.02 Carat (2pcs) 18Kt White Gold
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 4.02ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an cushion shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White & Yellow Gold Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring 2.51ct Oval 0.78ctw Halo
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: 18K White & Yellow Gold Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring 2.51ct Oval 0.78ctw Halo Size 6.75 Description: 18K white and yellow gold ring containing one (1) oval cut fancy l...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K White Gold Ring Fancy Sapphires Diamond Moonsotne Gueblin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Flanked by brillinat cut Diamonds, F color, vs clarity. The shank of the ring is pave set with orange and pink fancy Sapphires weighing 1.63 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,229Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cordierite Topaz Fancy Dangling Earrings 18 Karat White Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Playing with exquisite geometries and vivid colour juxtapositions, these Natkina earrings embrace some of fine jewellery most iconic stylistic trademarks. An unexpected alchemy of mu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold White Shell & Fancy Diamond Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold White Shell & Fancy Diamond Tortoise Ring 44 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 4 Rubies 0.02 CT 14 White Pearls 0.65 CT 18 K Rose Gold 4.33 GM The pearl meaning is centered ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.56cttw Round Diamond Multi Row Fancy Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic diamond band ring is crafted in 14k white. Features four rows of pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.56 carat. Ring width: 9.4mm. Ring size: 7.5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Geode Dangle Earrings with Fancy Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
If you're looking for a stunning pair of earrings that blend the beauty of natural geodes with the sparkle of fancy diamonds, these geode dangle earrings made in 18k white gold are a...
Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 12.52 Carat Emerald Fancy Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Emerald Gemstone: 11.71 Carats 2 White Fancy Diamonds: 0.81 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 7.70 Grams
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 1.22ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 15.16ct. Fancy Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white gold and present a classic yet ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 1.31ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.01 ct Oval Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond in 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful oval 18k white gold ring with 1.15 TCW diamonds. This beautiful ring is 100% unique and a luxury high-end engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Stones Earrings with Pear and Round Shape White Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
11.40 cts of fancy light yellow stones surrounded by 8.00cts of pear and round shape white diamonds
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
28014 18K White Gold GIA 2.13 Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold Halo and Prong 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold ring weighs 5g Center Fancy yellow cushion diamond weighs 2.13ct Diamond is Fancy Yellow Color...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multishaped Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for any formal night with a golden or white gown this Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Earring in 18k yellow gold is simply lovely.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.79 carat Fancy Deep Green Diamond Marquise cut White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.79 carat Fancy Deep Green Diamond Marquise cut on Diamond White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
6.85ct Fancy Shape Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite piece features 6.85 carats of various fancy-shaped diamonds, including Pear Shape, Round Brilliant Cut, Emerald Cut, and Marquise Cut.
18k Gold, White Gold
18k Solid Gold 7.25ctw White Fancy Brown Diamond Pink Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set & 2 Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.75ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 0.79ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an octagon shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 0.45ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an octagon shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 2.19ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an octagon shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.75ct White & Fancy Vivid Yellow Round Diamond Halo Ring in 850 Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Radiant and distinctive, this white and fancy vivid yellow diamond halo ring balances classic brilliance with rich golden color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ram Aries Animal Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x1.95x2.85cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "153 Fancy Diamonds 1.65 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 7.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 2.93ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in a heart shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Fancy Pear Shape Diamond Drop Earring in 18Karat White Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Diamond: Approx 1.0ct, G/H colour, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 3.24ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in a heart shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 1.74ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Morganite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Kwiat 18k White Gold .40ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Yellow Color - VS1 Clarity - 4.9x3.5mm - 0.40ct (approx.)
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 5.89ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata's latest collection is the 2024 Jewelry Sets. Gemstones in each set include citrine, amethyst, carnelian, Swiss blue topaz, and London blue topaz. These sets are eterna...
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 1.13ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Morganite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 2.04ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Citrine Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 3.49ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an elegant Rhodolite fancy ring in an octagon shape, set with sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gazebo Fancy Collection Ring: 0.2 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
It's comfortable for everyday wear and special occasions alike. The Gazebo Fancy Collection Ring with 0.2 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold is a stunning piece that strikes a balance...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 6.67ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Morganite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy Cilium Sapphires & Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-14 White gold -Length: 7” -Weight: 23gr -Width: 5.8mm -Cilium sapphires: 10.35ct -DIAMONDS: 10.05ct, G-H color, VS clarity
White Gold
28012 18K White Gold GIA 1.00 Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold Halo and Prong 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold ring weighs 4.6g Center Fancy yellow cushion diamond weighs 1.00ct Diamond is Fancy Yellow Col...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.20ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.74 carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green Chameleon Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.74 carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green Chameleon Diamond Oval cut on Diamond White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
0.91 carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green Chameleon Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.91 carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green Chameleon Diamond Marquise cut on Diamond White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Fancy 18 K white Gold Ring with Prehnite Cabochons and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fancy 18 K white Gold Ring featuring 3 Prehnite Cabochons weighing 22.18 ct and 75 brillinat cut Diamonds weighing 0.86 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.56 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of chandelier earrings, showcasing 14 cushion cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 9.29 carats total with VS clarity, set on an 18K yellow gold four prong setting. Acce...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Peridot 3.09ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Peridot Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with and White Diamond.
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Oval cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow and White diamond Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. - Centre Diamond is CGL Lab Certified Fancy Intense Yellow diamond – 0.313 ct - Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total 0.37 carat - Made in Platinum HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamo...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 6.10ct. Fancy Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white and present a classic yet elega...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 11.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white and present a classic yet elega...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.90ct. Fancy Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white and present a classic yet elega...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white and present a classic yet elega...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.59ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white and present a classic yet elega...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 1.74ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 1.78ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 4.50ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white gold and present a classic yet ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 4.20ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white and present a classic yet elega...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.50ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets! Accented with diamonds these rings are made in white gold and present a classic yet ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.27ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,120,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.03 Carat Fancy Pink VS2 Oval Modified Brilliant Diamond Yellow and White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow and White Gold ring featuring a 3.03 carat oval modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
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.
