$42,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT 105, 000 Gorgeous 18KT Gold South Sea Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Fancy Large Golden Pearl and Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
3.00 Carats Octagon Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings with Rubies in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings feature 3.00 carats of octagon-cut fancy yellow diamonds. Surrounding these stunning center stones are 24.92 carats of vibrant rubies, 0.86 carats of marquise-cut diam...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.57 CT Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Their timeless design makes them perfect for elevating both everyday looks and special occasions, from modern bridal styling to evening wear. Diamond & Metal Details Metal: 18K...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
$9,374Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 1.62Ctw Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Stud Earrings, 18k White Gold
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
Each earring showcases a GIA-certified 0.50-carat pear brilliant-cut natural fancy yellow diamond at the center, surrounded by a double halo of colorless and yellow round-cut diamond...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 50 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Chandelier Necklace in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These fancy yellow radiant-cut diamonds weigh 19.63 carats TW and exhibit a range of “VVS1-VS2” clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings Pave Diamond Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold Omega
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fancy yellow diamond earrings, made with excellent craftsmanship.
Fancy yellow diamond eternity ring 18KT yellow gold matte finish rare complex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A very complex diamond ring to make! Made with fancy yellow diamonds all throughout except for top stone a white diamond, this is extremely popular right now to make one diamond in ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.11 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
This elegant piece focally features an impressive 2.11 carat natural fancy yellow pear shaped diamond. This principal stone is accompanied by a smaller bright white pear shaped diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning engagement ring style showcasing a Natural Fancy Yellow diamond 2.37 carat cushion cut certified by GIA as SI2 clarity- eye clean.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and Halo Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The breathtaking ring features a sparkling radiant cut 1.41 carat Natural Fancy Yellow diamond 4 prong set at the center of the piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite ring features a natural fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond center stone, weighing 0.55 carats.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring, I Flawless
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of rarity and refined balance, this exceptional three-stone ring is centered by a GIA-certified natural Fancy Yellow diamond weighing 3.05 carats. Cut in a cus...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Hoops
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Total Diamond Weight Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cuts 46 Diamonds Total Click-in Safety Lock Closure Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold Handmade in NYC At Rare Colors, you can exper...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
8.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind diamond ring, designed by Diana M. Jewels combines three natural colored diamonds, Fancy Pink, Fancy Yellow and White diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This sculptural floral ring features an avant-garde cluster of natural fancy yellow diamonds in emerald and cushion cuts, each framed by a radiant yellow diamond halo.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
$6,880Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Cocktail Diamond Ring 1.28ct 14kt Gold Wide Dome Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautifully crafted fancy yellow diamond cocktail diamond ring in 14KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond Soleste 18k Gold Platinum Cluster Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Soleste Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Emerald Diamond 4.10ct, Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: Solid 18K Gold Emeralds: 3.23 carats total, natural Zambian emeralds Diamonds: .85 carats total, Fancy yellow diamonds/ Natural brown-yellow diamonds Cuts Featured: Marquise, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow diamond ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
The central diamond is described as fancy light yellow and has a clarity grade of VS2, as certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond Gross Weight 110.42 gms 18k Gold 8.09 gms Looks Stunning worn!!
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond Gross Weight 110.42 gms 18k Gold 8.09 gms Looks Stunning worn!!
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring -South Sea Pearl and Fancy Yellow Diamond in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
It is nested within multi-tiered, overlapping ribbons densely pavé-set with 71 natural round brilliant-cut Fancy Yellow diamonds totaling approximately 6.50 carats, casting a warm, s...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.75 Carat Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing a very special and rare Gia certified natural oval fancy yellow diamond. Gorgeous elongated sha...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 12 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a spectacular GIA certified 12 Carat Natural fancy yellow diamonds with excellent saturation throughout.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A striking year-end highlight, this GIA-certified Fancy Yellow diamond ring features a commanding 2 ct center stone with sparkly clarity!
18k Gold
Scarselli 31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring VS1 Clarity in Platinum GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
This 31+ carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond is perfectly finished all-around in platinum with micro-pave white diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring showcases a dazzling GIA-certified 8-carat radiant-cut Fancy Yellow diamond as its centerpiece. The diamond's vibrant color and exceptional brilliance are bea...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Halo Two-Finger Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This avant-garde two-finger ring showcases three distinct natural fancy yellow diamonds: a central heart-shaped stone flanked by two elegant emerald-cut diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
【Conchéa】Pink Flame Conch Pearl, Fancy Yellow Diamond & Diamond Pendant — 2.83ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with a fancy yellow diamond and brilliant-cut white diamonds, totaling 0.76 carats, arranged in an elegant vine motif...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$9,528Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Vivid G. Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Complementing the emerald is a dazzling 1.13-carat fancy yellow oval-shaped diamond, set in contrasting 18K yellow gold prongs to enhance its warm brilliance and radiance.
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning engagement ring style showcasing a Natural Fancy Yellow diamond 2.57 carat radiant cut certified by GIA as VS1 in clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$19,250 / item
Sunflower Inspired Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the captivating contrast of white and yellow diamonds in these luxurious 18k gold earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant pair radiates brillia...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rachel Koen 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 1.13 Carat
Located in New York, NY
A cushion diamond double halo ring with a light fancy yellow round cut center stone, certified by GIA, center stone weighting 1.13 carat.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,502Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.51 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond in 18 Karat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Surrounding the center stone is a halo of natural fancy yellow diamonds, totaling 0.15 carats, enhancing the yellow diamond's brilliance and adding a touch of vibrant elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Oval shape Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite GIA Certified Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings crafted in 18K Gold, beautifully surrounded by white pear-shaped diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Pradera D'Art 14k yellow gold diamonds and fancy yellow diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pradera D'Art 14k yellow gold diamonds and fancy yellow diamonds Cuff Bracelet ◘ Gold Weight 6,55gr. ◘ Silver Weight 39,47 gr. ◘ Diamonds aprox 5,86ct ◘ Fancy Diamonds aprox. 23,50c...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
3.28 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkable piece features three radiant-cut fancy yellow diamonds elegantly positioned side by side, complemented by two rows of princess-cut white diamonds and two additional m...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.706 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Welcome to the epitome of elegance—the 18 Karat Gold 2.706 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Flower Ring. Our skilled artisans have meticulously crafted this piece, ensuring tha...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.91 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your style with our 18 Karat Gold 2.91 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Fashion Ring—a true embodiment of sophistication and modern design.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 6.6 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular engagement ring features a GIA certified 6.60 carat fancy yellow radiant cut diamond surrounded by white diamonds in luxurious 18K two-tone gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring This impressive intense yellow diamond solitaire double cluster and the two-tone ring is exquisite.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Late Art Deco French Certified 1.91 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Plus Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Late Art Deco one off French Diamond ring This outstanding pool of light has been mounted on a for ever tasteful designed Platinum mounting with gorgeous Diamond motifs on sides Rare...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 1.48 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.48 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring At the heart of this cocktail ring, you'll find a carefully curated ensemble of diamonds, totaling 1.475 car...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
GIA Certified 2.00ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, US
Centering a yellow diamond. - Diamond weighs 2.00 carats - 18 karat yellow gold - Total weight 2.64 grams - Length 16 inches - Accompanied by GIA report no. 1102947532, dated 13 Marc...
Yellow Diamond, Gold
1.26 Carat Heart Cut, Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold, GIA.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning double Halo Pendant Necklace featuring a centerpiece of a GIA-certified 1.26 Carat Heart-shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond. This timeless design highlights the elega...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
44 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning piece features 55 vibrant Fancy Yellow cushion-cut diamond center stones, with a total diamond weight of 44.08 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1.41ct GIA certified fancy yellow diamond loose
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA certified diamond, beautiful fancy yellow, comes with box and papers!
Yellow Diamond
0.04 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 1.690 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Trillion Carat: 0.04 ct Colour: F...
Yellow Diamond, 18k 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
GIA Certified 5 Carat Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 5.05 carat Fancy Yellow, VS2 center diamond. Set in a custom, platinum mounting with .85 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds.
Yellow Diamond
6.91CT Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
6.91 carat Princess Cut, Natural Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Clarity, with two 1.15 CT F Colors VS2-SI1 Clarity is accompanied by a GIA certificate.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Diamond Wedding Band. 5.10 TCW Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band VS
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a continuous row of stunning fancy yellow diamonds, this piece radiates warmth and brilliance.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring. Pear Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The fusion of platinum and yellow gold enhances the visual depth, making the fancy yellow diamond even more vibrant.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Cert 1.01 Carat Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in 18KW Multi Stone Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 1.01 carat fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamond center stone ring, set in 18k solid gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
1.31 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
6 Yellow Fancy Diamonds: 1.31 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 2.35 Grams
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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.