GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Cushion Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Natural Diamond
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Loose Diamond GIA Certified This is a Natural Diamond Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut The diamond is 0.81 Carat SI1 Clarity The color is Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow The stone measures 5....
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
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...
GIA Certified .75Ct Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Green Diamond Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very special ring containing a rare Fancy Intense Green Yellow Diamond that is also VS2 in clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 26.03 Carat GIA Graded Fancy Color Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent platinum necklace composed of 4 GIA graded natural fancy yellow and brown round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.77cts with 7 round brilliant cut natural fancy brown and...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 7.16 CTTW 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant statement ring showcasing a GIA-certified 6.01-carat Fancy Light Yellow oval brilliant-cut diamond, graded VS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 6ct Cushion Fancy Yellow VVS2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graded VVS2 clarity, the stone appears exceptionally clean to the eye while offering the kind of internal purity that serious buyers and custom designers search for. The Fancy Yellow...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 10ct Cushion Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Type: Natural Diamond Shape: Cushion Carat: 10.18 Color: FY (Fancy Yellow) Clarity: VS2 Polish: Very Good (VG) Sy...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA certified natural 12.02 carat cushion cut diamond presents a vibrant Fancy Intense Yellow (FIY) hue, delivering pure brilliance and ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3ct Cushion Diamond VVS2 Fancy Yellow Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Type: Natural Diamond Shape: Cushion Carat: 3.05 Color: Fancy Yellow (FY) Clarity: VVS2 Fluorescence: Medium Poli...
Diamond, White Gold
Cutout Flower Motif Milgrain Band Ring with Diamonds in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A row of round brilliant diamonds, including a warm fancy yellow accent, is nestled within the ornate metalwork, adding soft sparkle against the detailed, vintage-inspired design.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Cushion and Pear shape Color Diamond & white diamond 4.9ct Contemporary Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extending outward from this radiant core are alternating, multi-layered petals: one set showcases warm yellow gold rays tipped with an assortment of multi-shaped fancy yellow diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 13.77ct Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting in the pictured solitaire ring available upon request. Offered loose, this GIA certified natural 13.77 car...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 6ct Radiant Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 6.03 carat radiant diamond can be mounted into the solitaire setting shown in the photos...
Diamond, White Gold
3.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamonds Platinum Daisy Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The Ring is Platinum 950 And 18K Yellow Gold. The center stone is 0.87 Carats FANCY INTENSE YELLOW VS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Flower Pin Brooch 14.5 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Nestled at its heart, 181 fancy yellow diamonds, weighing 5.5 carats, radiate warmth and grace.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Luxury Statement Natural South Sea Pearl Gold and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
The pearls are perfectly matched for their rich golden hue and luminous luster, creating an opulent backdrop for the surrounding diamonds. Accenting the pearls are 2.00 carats of ant...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, ...
1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pin brooch displays a feature 18k yellow gold collet set old cut fancy yellow 0.45ct diamond.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.07 Carat Yellow Cushion Pink White Diamond in Platinum 18K Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural and spectacular multi-shape diamond cluster cocktail ring set in platinum 950 and 18K yellow gold, featuring three fancy yellow cushion cut diamonds totaling 1.38 carats alon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ajami Diamonds 37.65ct Fancy Color Diamond Bracelet in 18K ROSE Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
The exquisite combination of fancy yellow, golden, brown, and white diamonds creates a captivating play of color and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.70ct Pear Shape GIA Fancy color Natural Diamond Ring and 2.80ct white diamonds
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring features a breathtaking 3.70-carat Pear-shaped natural GIA certified diamond with a rare fancy brownish greenish yellow color, radiating vivid fire and b...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.29Ct Marquise Diamond GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brownish Orangy Yellow Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a simple and beautiful ring featuring an exceptionally cut Marquise Shape Diamond that has the proportions of a 1.75Ct. and is accompanied by a GIA Report. The prominent col...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .37Ct Oval Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a rare Vivid Yellow Orange Oval Diamond that is both vibrant and alluring. The double halo serves to enhance both the size and color of the main stone. The color ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3ct Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 3.28 carat Radiant cut diamond is available mounted in the pictured solitaire ring upon ...
Diamond, White Gold
2.07Ct GIA Cushion Diamond, Natural Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
The prominent color of the diamond in this ring is a distinct and delicate green. The diamond is very clean and has a clarity grading of VS2. The diamond is also very clear, bright, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 6 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Diamond VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Singularly rare: this GIA‑certified natural 6.06 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow (FVY) radiant cut diamond is a timeless diamond with pure brilliance and vivid presence.
Diamond, 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
$38,500 / item
GIA Certified 2.02Ct Cushion Cut Fancy Deep Yellow Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring has as a focal point a 2.02Ct Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond. The color on this diamond is very rich and saturated.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.55Ct Cushion Modified Brilliant Fancy Light Yellow-VS1
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
When grading natural color diamonds, there is a range in the hue. Two diamonds graded as a Fancy Light Yellow will not necessarily look the same color.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval cut color diamonds 5cts Contemporary Band ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Design Highlights Centerpiece: A prominent oval-cut fancy yellow diamond serves as the radiant focal point.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A rim on both the top and bottom of the ring is adonred by princess cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.76cts. Some of the fancy yellow diamonds have a green overtone making the di...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
The sapphire has a deep saturation and glows in a royal blue color. The side diamonds are old European cut fancy yellow diamonds and they are all set in a gorgeous Art Deco mounting.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.20CT Natural Round Fancy Intense Yellow-VVS2 Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a magnificent and one of a kind ring. Yellow diamonds are not often cut to a round shape because a round shape diamond disperses more light, thereby reducing the effect of th...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .70CT Fancy Intense Yellow-VS1 5 Stone Band
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a classic 5 stone band set with a 3/4 Carat center Cut Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant Diamond graded by GIA as being Fancy Intense Yellow in color and a VS1 in clari...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 9.35ct Radiant & Sheild Shape Diamonds Size 6.5 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning vintage three-stone ring, featuring a radiant cut 8.03 carat diamond at its heart. The exquisite fancy y...
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring.
Located in London, GB
Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut fancy intense yellow diamond, VS2 clarity with a weight of 2.17 carats in an open back claw s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.82 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.94 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
GIA 12ct Fancy Yellow Cushion VS1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Whether you’re searching for natural diamonds, a loose diamond to build a custom engagement ring, or a rare Fancy Yellow center stone, this GIA diamond stands out for its scale, colo...
Diamond, White Gold
3.81 carat fancy intense yellow diamond ring.
Located in London, GB
3.81 Fancy intense yellow diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, SI2 clarity, with a weight of...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Spiral Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with a radiant twist—this one-of-a-kind spiral ring showcases a mesmerizing 1.01 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow kite-shaped diamond, GIA certified and glowing with ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Fashion Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold fancy light yellow diamond ring with center GIA cushion cut 2.01 ct FLY-VVS2 Set in double halo shank micropave setting 0.65 ct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.01 Carat Fancy Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
19 Fancy Diamonds: 6.01 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 3.92 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5ct Long Radiant Fancy Yellow SI1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this radiant cut diamond delivers exceptional brilliance and a warm Fancy Yellow presence that reads luxurious both loose and in a classic so...
Diamond, White Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Intense Fancy Yellow Colored Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Colored Diamond Bracelet. This line bracelet is designed as a line of cut cornered modified brilliant-cut white diamonds weighing a total of approximately 24.70 carats and...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Square Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary piece showcases a stunning 0.26-carat fancy squared-shaped yellow diamond at its center, renowned for its brilliant radiance and distinctive allure, rendering it a...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Emerald VVS1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA-certified, natural 3.01 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow (FVY) emerald cut diamond is available loose and can be mo...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct Fancy Yellow Cushion VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 5.01 carat Fancy Yellow cushion cut diamond is available loose and can be mounted into th...
Diamond, White Gold
Eternity Diamond ring size 5 Canary diamond ring 0.65 carats
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fancy Yellow diamond ring in 18KT gold, eternity ring with natural yellow diamonds, 0.65 carats of diamonds size 5 and cant be resized.
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Tiffany & Co *Material: Platinum *Condition: Mint *Intense Yellow Diamond: 0.82ctw *Diamonds: 0.28ctw *Clarity: VVS1 *Color: E *Pendant Dimension: *Length: 9.9mm *Width: ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA 6ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant VS1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 6.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow (FIY) radiant cut diamond is available loose and can be m...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 10ct Cushion Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Singularly rare and crafted by nature, this 10.06ct cushion cut Fancy Vivid Yellow (FVY) diamond delivers pure brilliance and an enduring presence that collectors and engagement buye...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Cross with Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features 13 fancy yellow Asscher-cut diamonds, meticulously set to form a captivating cross design.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.04ct Fancy Yellow Cushion IF Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Singularly rare and crafted by nature, this GIA-certified natural 4.04 carat Fancy Yellow cushion cut diamond combines a warm, memorable color with pure brilliance and timeless appeal.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 9.56ct Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A GIA certified, natural 9.56 carat cushion diamond with Fancy Intense Yellow (FIY) color and VS2 clarity, unmistakably rare and crafted by nature.
Diamond, White Gold
Halo studs with Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Halo studs with Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds Double edge halo with yellow pave studs totaling 2.13ct Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold Center Stones: 1.05ct Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Ev...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5ct Radiant Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this radiant cut diamond delivers exceptional brilliance and a warm Fancy Light Yellow presence that reads luxurious both loose and in a clas...
Diamond, White Gold
Fancy Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
We proudly present our magnificent Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring, a genuine work of art that exudes enduring beauty and luxury. A brilliant 0.34-carat pear-shaped diamond that is d...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Fancy Yellow Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch Yellow Gold 14K Diamond 42-Round 57-0,21-4/5А Diamond 26-Round 57-0,46-4/5А Diamond 4-50-0,83-7/6А Diamond 16-Round 57-2,51-7/5А Diamond 1-50-0,44-9/7А Weight 18,14 gram W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Fancy Yellow Cushion SI2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a Fancy Yellow (FY) color and a cushion silhouette that maximizes face-up spread, this loose diamond reads big and brilliant on the finger while remaining an exceptional choice ...
Diamond, 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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