GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a beautiful Fancy Yellow Diamond with a VS1 Clarity. Beautiful and hard to find elongated Cushion flanked by 2 Triangle Diamonds weighing 0.79 Carats.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cellini Plat/18KT 4.27Ct. Sugarloaf Sapphire, Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire =4.27 carats 2 Trapezoid Fancy Yellow Diamonds = 0.69 carats Round Fancy Yellow Diamonds =0.38 carats White Diamonds = 2.08 carats Ring size 6-3/4 Stamped PT950 750
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.14 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The center diamond is certified by GIA as a natural Fancy Yellow diamond with even color distribution and VS2 clarity.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.41Ct Pear Shape Natural Fancy Yellow-VS1 Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a simple and elegant ring featuring a 1.41Ct beautifully cut Pear Shape Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond that is also extremely clean at being a VS1 clarity.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 12.31 Carat Fancy Yellow Internally Flawless Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The center diamond is certified by GIA as a natural Fancy Yellow diamond with even color distribution and Internally Flawless clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$148,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.31 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary pair of Fancy Yellow diamond stud earrings featuring two perfectly matched radiant-cut diamonds weighing 4.12 and 4.19 carats respectively.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engagement Ring with 2.01ct Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18K Yellow gold Center stone: 2.01ct Fancy Yellow VVS2 GIA#5211897846 Pear Shape Diamond Fancy Yellow Diamond 3 row shank, diamond bridge and diamond prongs totaling 0.65c...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 3.00Carat Flawless Vivid Oval Yellow Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone: 3.00 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow OVAL Internally Flawless! setting: 12 white diamonds totaling approximately 2.10 carats, 38 white diamonds totaling approximately 0.27 cara...
Yellow Diamond
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond & Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring features a GIA-certified natural fancy yellow diamond, oval modified brilliant cut, weighing 4 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Marquise Diamond Pendant
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This piece comes from J.Birnbach's highly-curated Fancy Yellow Diamond collection. The 18-karat yellow gold pendant features a gorgeous 0.82 carat fancy light yellow marquise-shaped ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum & 18KT Yellow Gold 2.24 Carats Ruby and Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The ruby is framed by a halo of fancy yellow diamonds and accented with round brilliant diamonds, creating a bold yet sophisticated design with exceptional color contrast and brillia...
Ruby, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5.70 Cts Natural Fancy Yellow/White Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Turning dreams into really. These magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamonds are the epitome of luxury and opulence.
White Diamond, 18k 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...
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
Natural Fancy Color Diamond with Vivid Green Emerald Bridal Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
2.8 carat of Vivid Green Emerald with 2.77 carat of natural fancy pink and fancy yellow diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5.81 Ct Radiant Cut Platinum Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Act now, and make it yours to cherish forever. ABOUT FANCY YELLOW DIAMONDS: Fancy yellow diamonds are renowned for their radiant hues, and within this category, there exists a fasc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.81 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The stone is surrounded by Fancy Yellow Diamonds 0.13ct VS. There second row is 0.28 carat in white diamonds F VS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Diana M. 15.03 Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent platinum and 18kt yellow gold fancy yellow diamond engagement ring with center GIA certified 15.03 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Radiant cut diamond set with two triang...
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
10.86ct Fancy Yellow and 4.31ct DEF Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold Platinum
Located in רמת גן, IL
An exceptional high jewelry bracelet showcasing a refined alternation of Fancy Yellow cushion-cut diamonds and colorless DEF diamonds, creating a striking contrast of warmth and bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
11.30Ctw. Alternating Fancy Yellow & Oval Diamond Bracelet in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alternating Fancy Yellow & Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K Two Tone Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum Natural Fancy Yellow GIA Certified Diamond Eternity Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Yellow Color Gia Certified Diamond Eternity Ring.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Fancy Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A luminous celebration of color and geometry, this eternity wedding ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features fourteen exceptional fancy yellow diamonds, each cut into a r...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.77 Carat Yellow Diamond Fancy Diamond Rings in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold and features a stunning array of diamonds. At the center, three fancy yellow diamonds, totaling 1.03 carats, are beautifully s...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 14.89 Fancy Yellow VVS2 GIA Certified Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Platinum and 18kt Yellow gold fancy yellow diamond engagement ring with center GIA certified 14.89 Carats Fancy Yellow VVS2 radiant cut diamond set with two triangular, f...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
5.05ct Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fancy Yellow diamonds harmonize beautifully with the golden tones, creating a vibrant and sparkling display from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,520Sale Price|20% Off
2.45ct Fancy Yellow Round Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant three-stone engagement ring centered around a 2.45 carat round brilliant fancy yellow diamond, GIA certified SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.91ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined three-stone engagement ring centered around a 1.91 carat radiant cut fancy yellow diamond, showcasing vibrant color and brilliant faceting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Beauvince Elan Ring 9.77 carat Cushion Fancy Yellow VS1 GIA Diamond in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Center Diamond Shape: Cushion Center Diamond Weight: 9.77 ct Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity: VS1 (Very Slightly Included) Certificate: GIA 15780593 Side Diamonds S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$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
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.60 Carat Fancy Yellow Internally Flawless Step Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The center diamond is certified by GIA as a natural Fancy Yellow diamond with even color distribution and Internally Flawless clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold 0.90 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring with a Halo
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Yellow Gold 0.90 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring with a Halo Stunning and fashionable design of a fancy yellow diamond engagement ring. 14 karat yellow gold. 0.9...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Octagonal Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique octagonal fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece with a vibrant touch!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$30,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite fancy yellow diamond drop earrings showcase a refined interplay of color, brilliance, and craftsmanship.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.56ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold eternity band showcases 7.56ct of radiant Fancy Yellow diamonds, each with VS1-VS2 clarity.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.25ct Natural Fancy Yellow Baguette & Rounds Platinum Eternity Ring*
Located in New York, NY
3.25ct. Natural Diamonds eternity band 1.00ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds 1.10 Baguette Diamonds 1.15ct Round Diamonds F-G Color Vs-2 clarity. 8.9 grams 9.3mm wide 3.2mm de...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Earrings with 2.02ct Fancy Yellow Center Diamond & 1.66ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN EARRINGS WITH FANCY YELLOW CENTER DIAMOND AND WHITE BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 16 mm WEIGHT: 6.6 grams / 4.2 dwt / 0.234 oz DIAMONDS: s...
Diamond, White Gold
Leo Pizzo Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Shine with these Designer Leo Pizzo Natural fancy yellow Diamond Dangel earrings are crafted in Platinum and 18k yellow gold details.
Diamond, Platinum
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA certified 6.29ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
**Product Description:** Elevate your elegance with this stunning 6.29-carat fancy yellow diamond ring, a masterpiece of luxury and sophistication.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Yellow Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully handcrafted Diamond Cross Pendant, features 11 Asher Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds and is fully adjustable to fit any size.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring with Fancy Yellow & White Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: Ring Size: US 6¼ (France 51) Style: Double Heart Diamond Ring, Bezel Set, Swirl Band Era: Contemporary / Modern Materials: 18K Yellow Gold (750 ‰); 6 Round Whi...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K .70 Ctw Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Earrings
Located in Webster, SD
These beautiful diamond earrings are 14k yellow gold. They feature 2 white diamonds, each measuring .15 carats and 4 fancy yellow diamonds, each measuring .10 carats.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
C1900 18K white gold Diamond Cluster ring with center yellow diamond
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a rare, 18K white gold, C1900, Diamond Cluster ring with a claw set center fancy yellow diamond weighing 25 points.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s 2.10 Carat Yellow Diamonds and 6.00 Carat White Diamonds Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with two Pear-Shaped treated Fancy Yellow Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats and four Round Brilliant cut treated Fancy Yellow Diamonds...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
4.70ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating 4.70ct fancy yellow diamond eternity band is absolutely rare and one of a kind.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.89 Carat Sugarloaf Sapphire Fancy Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sugarloaf Sapphire Gemstone: 1.58 Carats 24 White Round Diamonds: 0.35 Carats 2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds: 1.96 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.00 Grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,950Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $47, 900 18KT Large Fancy Glittering Fancy Emerald Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald and Yellow Diamond Drop Necklace. Necklace con...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Pearshape Bypass Leaf Ring 4.10ct 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful fancy yellow and white diamond bypass ring crafted in solid 18K white gold and yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18K Gold Chandelier Earrings with Fancy Yellow & White Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning earrings come in 18K Gold with 6 pieces of lustrous Fancy Yellow Diamonds of 3,80 carats, and white Diamonds of 0,70 carats, F color VS clarity, very sparkly .
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 4.61 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Yellow Fancy - 1.2 Ct./ White - 0.42 Ct Diamond Clarity ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tilted Fancy Yellow Pear Drop Earrings
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: 8 Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamonds, totaling 4.38 CTW 2 Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamonds, totaling 1.42 CTW 2 Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamonds, totaling 1.51 CTW All stones are n...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24 Carat Pear Shape Platinum &18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Three stone fancy yellow diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Fancy Yellow Eternity Band Ring Set in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold, showcases 18 perfectly matched Cushion shape diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 12.58 carats of fancy diamonds and white diamonds on bracelet
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent design for this incredible bracelet in 18k gold with fancy yellow diamonds and white diamonds, from Italian designer.
18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Oval Diamond Ring with Fancy Yellow Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Surrounding the trio is a brilliant halo of white round diamonds (1.81 carats) and fancy yellow diamonds (0.25 carats) that highlight the golden hues of the 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucherer Yellow diamond earrings
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in London, GB
* Unworn * With receipt and GIA certificates * Six pear-shaped fancy yellow diamonds * VVS to SI * 3 and 3.5 ct * original invoice from Bucherer for £137 000 * Yellow gold mounting ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, 0.87ct Total
Located in Miami, FL
This sophisticated contemporary ring features a vibrant fancy yellow diamond center framed by a double halo of round brilliant white diamonds.
Yellow 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.
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