Fancy Vivid Pink And White Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of nature’s rarest treasures, the 0.32-carat natural fancy vivid pink diamond at the center of this ring displays a romantic pink hue.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Eternity ring crafted in 18K white gold, set with fancy yellow brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 ct.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Classic Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 4-RND-0,29-G/VS1A Diamond 32-RND-57-0,18-G/VS1A Weight 2.23 grams Size 17.2 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Ge...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Fancy Diamond & White Pearl White Diamond Floral Butterfly Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.30x2.00x5.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 304 Fancy Diamonds 3.55 CT 8 White Shell 0.65 CT 18KR 28.22 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.89 Carats Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
145 White and Fancy Diamonds: 4.89 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 9.30 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,409Sale Price|20% Off
White gold bracelet with 10 fancy coloured diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18-karat white gold bracelet with 10 fancy coloured diamonds An everlasting classic in 18 karat white gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold
$105,776Sale Price|20% Off
12.9 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite tennis bracelet features approximately 12.9 carats of radiant fancy yellow diamonds, meticulously crafted to create a stunning display of color and light.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Shape Diamond Bracelet 18KT White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
A grand party of popular diamonds. The Carina diamond bracelet gives you more with every diamond in its symmetry. The diagonal placement of the diamonds ensures you get to flaunt max...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Multi Color Fancy Diamond Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 18K White Gold Multi-Color Fancy Diamond Earrings featuring a stunning array of natural diamonds in vibrant hues.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet -Material: 18K White Gold -Condition: New *Yellow Diamonds: 24.58ct -White Diamonds: 2.60ct -ClarityVS -Color Grade: F *Bracelet Dimension: -Length:7...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Flower Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold White Diamond Count: 56 brilliant cut diamonds White Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.68 White Diamond Color: G White Diamond Clarity: VS ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,248 / set
Diamond Tourmaline Fancy Flower White Gold Set
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace GOLD 14K Diamond 1-RND-0,16-G/SI1A Diamond 4-RND-0,40-G/SI1A Diamond 32-RND-2,13-G/SI1A Diamond 23-RND-0,69-G/SI1A Tourmaline 6-0,05ct 5,000 Ring GOLD 14K Diamond 1-RND-0,1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This magnificent 18K White Gold Ring features a striking 5.62-carat Fancy Yellow Cushion-Cut Diamond as its centerpiece, radiating warmth and luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds 524 Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds - 12.41 CT 18K White Gold - 22.26 GM This exquisite flower brooch features a uniqu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
$3,505Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Emerald White Diamond White Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 2.98 gram Diamond 28-Round 57-0,13-4/5A Emerald 2-Oval-0,73 3/(5)З₁A Emerald 8-Round-0,29 3/(5)З₁C With a heritage of ancie...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.05tcw 14K Fancy Blue Diamond & White Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The center diamonds are fancy blue beauties that halo around a white diamond.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.45 Carats Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Gold Three Tier Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brand new beautiful three tier diamond earrings. The earrings are fancy light yellow & white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Fancy diamond Dome ring 14KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning dome ring with fancy colored diamonds in 14KT white gold, gives a fantastic cocktail vibe and will get ton of compliments!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Turquoise Fancy Diamond & White Diamond 18K White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.00x2.45x0.55cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "170 White Diamonds 1.25 CT 2 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 12 Turquoise 26.24 CT 18KW 11.68 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Di...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Intense Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Designed and crafted in-house by our master craftsmen and design team. 20 carats of Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds, 1.13 carats of Fancy Intense Pink Diamonds, and 14 carats of Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Wh...
Fancy Color Diamond and White Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Our gorgeous and one of a kind fancy color and white diamond bracelet beautifully handcrafted in platinum.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
47.22 Carats Fancy Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
32 Fancy Sapphire Gemstones: 45.81 Carats 138 White Diamonds: 1.41 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 18.80 Grams
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
18K White Gold Earrings with Rare Fancy Color Diamonds and White Diamond Halo
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Encircling each fancy diamond is a meticulously set halo of fine white diamonds, enhancing their natural radiance while creating a striking contrast against the rich tones of the cen...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Cufflinks with Rare Fancy Color Diamonds and White Diamond Halo
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Encircling each fancy diamond is a luminous halo of white diamonds, creating a sophisticated contrast that enhances the vivid hues of the center stones.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamonds Cluster Dangle White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
These are clustered with round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds and finally with a final surrounding of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.09 Carat Fancy Diamond White Gold Cross Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
4 Fancy Diamonds: 0.99 Carats 4 Fancy Diamonds: 0.1 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 2.80 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Color Diamond & White Diamonds 18K White Black Gold Statement Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These striking earrings are crafted with a combination of 18k white and black gold. Each earring features an intricate openwork design, adorned with a variety of fancy color (20.20 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7ct Fancy Diamond Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of our 6.91ct Fancy Diamond Necklace, masterfully crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
RUCHI Fancy and White Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold White Diamond - 0.49Cts Fancy Diamond - 5.97Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Black Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
6.33 carat Fancy Black Diamond and 0.72 carat Diamond 14K White Gold Ring MAIN GEMSTONE Identity: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Cutting Style: Brilliant Cut Average Diameter: 10.65 m...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Fancy Color Sapphire & Round White Diamond Ring - 18K White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring has 201 Round Diamond weighing 2.83cts and 11 Fancy Color Sapphires weighing 8.55cts.
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
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
Fancy Color & White Diamond Fancy Elegant 18K White Gold Statement Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the elegance of these exquisite earrings. Crafted with intricate openwork designs, they feature a delicate lattice of sparkling diamonds set in 18k white gold. The earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Forming an elegant bypass design, a 3.58-carat yellow diamond and a 3.03-carat white diamond find harmony in this ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Black Diamond and White Diamond Fashion Band in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic band are showcasing fancy black diamonds weighing 0.68 carats and white diamonds weighing 0.70 carats in total.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
24.56 Carat Aquamarine Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Aquamarine Gemstone: 23.73 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.83 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 9.90 Grams
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet This bracelet has 233 fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing approximately 7 carats and 196 baguette shape diamonds weighing ap...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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
Vintage fancy yellow diamonds bracelet 18ct white gold
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage diamond bracelet in 18ct white gold set with white and fancy yellow diamonds for circa 8ct total.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This engagement ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a radiant cut natural yellow diamond centerpiece weighing 1.3 carats, accented by numerous brilliant round white diamon...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
GIA Pink Blue Diamond Pendant 18k White Gold Fancy Diamond Color
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Diamond Pendant. Fancy Pink Diamonds 0.60 carat Round shape GIA certificate Blue Diamond Oval Shape GIA Certificate 0.08 carat 18k White Gold approx weight 4.0 grams Chain Leng...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
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
$30,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in 18K white gold, each earring features a cluster of natural fancy yellow diamonds at the center, framed by a double halo of white diamonds that enhances both contrast and radia...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,177 / item
Fancy Diamond Link 14K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fancy Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Necklace features exquisite natural fancy diamonds set in 14K white gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt Gold Fancy Color Diamonds, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with 3 fancy color diamonds and white diamonds around.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 0.91 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 3 Stone Engagement Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The center stone is GIA Certified Diamond The stone is Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow 0.91 Carat VS2 The side stones are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wow them with this extraordinary ring featuring a 1.51 carat fancy yellow oval cut diamond in the center of a sparkling cluster of white diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Pavé Stud Earrings in White Gold
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant 18kt white gold stud earrings featuring a captivating pavé of fancy yellow diamonds, framed by a delicate border of brilliant-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$78,959 / item
Fancy Diamond 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fancy Diamond 18K White Gold Cute Tennis Bracelet is a charming piece set with natural fancy diamonds in a delicate design.
18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond ✔ Diamond Carat: 1.01 Carat ✔ Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow ✔ Diamond Clarity: VS2 ✔ Stone Cut: Round-Brilliant ✔ Certificate: GIA (Gemological ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold, 0.12CTS Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold, the bracelet features a beautifully set centerpiece showcasing a radiant fancy yellow diamond weighing 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Fancy Spinel White Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch White Gold 14K Diamond 26-RND-0,37-G/SI3A Spinel 146-4,7ct Weight 11.15 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Classic Fancy Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 8-RND-0,05-I/SI1A Tourmaline 1-2,07ct Weight 2.56 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based j...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,296Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond and White Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This captivating 18K white gold ring features a stunning 1.02-carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond at its center, offering a vivid pop of color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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
Fancy Diamond Earrings Omega Lock 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamonds Earring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Earrings 18k White Gold approx 11.30 grams both All Natural diamonds approx 1.50 + carat H-I-SI+ mix of round and square shape diamonds Earring size" approx 18 mm ...
Diamond, White 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.