18 Karat White Gold 0.78 Cttw Diamond Drop Earrings by Antonini, Milano Italy
Located in Troy, MI
Winner of the prestigious “Diamond International Award”, ANTONINI continues to bring its sought-after jewelry collections to clients around the world.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blythe and Beck Coloured Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
It features an array of rare multi coloured diamonds and a large citrine in the centre. Ernest Blythe worked in partnership with Frances Beck in a small studio in Shepherds Market f...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Diamond Chair by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s Early production Diamond chairs in white and black painted metal with rust-orange velvet pads.
Metal
Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Brooch and Pin from the Soroptomist International Society with an image of a woman with outstretched arms in front of a blazing sun.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,600 / set
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
During that time, he was the recipient of over 50 National and International Awards and is the four time winner of the Diamond International award.
18k Gold
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available Sold par piece 1250€.
Chrome
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available Sold par piece 1200€.
Chrome
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available Sold par piece 1200€.
Chrome
Sedia Diamond, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International, 1970 circa
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La sedia Diamond di Harry Bertoia è un’icona intramontabile del design moderno, celebrata per la sua eleganza e la sua straordinaria leggerezza visiva. Progettata da Bertoia nel 1952...
Metal
Julia-Plana Diamond, Textured 18 Karat Gold, Organic Design Bracelet c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
They are utterly captivating in their beauty and mix of high with ostensibly low-value materials." Winner of four Diamond International Awards, Julia-Plana died tragically at the he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Set of 2 Diamond chairs, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an ind...
Metal
BORIS LEBEAU 18K Gold Enamel Day and Night Earrings with Diamonds
By Boris Lebeau
Located in Aventura, FL
He would go on to have a prolific career, gaining accolades such as the DeBeers Diamond International Award. In addition, for over 40 years he created and sold jewelry in a Palm Beac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Rotary International Vintage Tie Tack - 10k Diamond Club Member
Located in Greensboro, NC
Organization: Rotary International Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIN ROURE 1970 Escalator Geometric Ring 18K White Gold With 2.60 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The Ring steps won first prize in 1964 in a very Diamond's International Award. It combines a sublime style with hints of sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antonini Milano 'Tropez' Diamond Sectioned Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Antonini
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
They are also winners of the prestigious “Diamond International Award”, ensuring a high quality product with stunning fine details in every piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Asprey Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Band
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Asprey round brilliant cut diamond ring in platinum with matching wedding band. The rub over set round brilliant cut diamond weighs 0.32ct is H colour and VS1 clarity. The...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry BERTOIA (1915–1978) for KNOLL INTERNATIONAL, publisher. 4 "Diamond" Chair
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Harry BERTOIA (1915–1978) for KNOLL INTERNATIONAL, publisher Set of four "Diamond" chairs, featuring bent and welded white lacquered steel wire frames.
Steel
Asprey Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Dice Motif Cufflinks .34 Carat
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold pair of diamond and lapis cufflinks by Asprey. The cufflinks are in a design of two dice both set with round brilliant cut diamonds one with a lapis lazuli backing....
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Clip-On Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Great Neck, NY
Over his illustrious career, he fulfilled custom orders for Harry Winston and achieved international acclaim after winning the prestigious De Beers Diamond International Award.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 13.70 Cttw Collar Necklace by Award Winning Designer Jose Hess
By Jose Hess
Located in Troy, MI
Jose Hess’ professional accomplishments include numerous prestigious awards from the likes of DeBeers Diamonds International, American Gem Trade Association, and Japan Jewelry Design...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Asprey of London 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wide Openwork Bracelet
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Feminine, lacey ,romantic, and just plain beautiful this bracelet by Asprey of London is crafted in 18k white gold, and set with 13.25cts of fine diamonds. This regal bracelet is fit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gilbert Albert Agate, Pearl, Diamond, and 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant, c. 1965
By Gilbert Albert
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Albert was the most awarded jeweler in the history of the Diamonds International Awards. He received ten: three for Patek Philippe creations, two for Omega, and five for his ...
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Collectible 90 Carats Chrysoberyl 18K Gold Ring by Andrew Grima
By Andrew Grima
Located in Paris, FR
Namely, he was the only jeweller to win the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design and won 13 De Beers Diamonds International Awards; more than any other jeweller.
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver Cufflinks by Theresia Hvorslev Made 1976
By Theresia Hvorslev
Located in Stockholm, SE
Did you know that Theresia Hvorslev has won the jewelry world's Oscar, the Diamond International Award, three times and that she is the only one in Scandinavia to have won the award ...
Silver
Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...
Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
Edwardian Birks of Canada Aquamarine, Pearl, Diamond and Gold Bangle, circa 1905
By Birks
Located in London, GB
In 1998 they were awarded the Diamond International Award for their "La Plume de Cyrano" feather brooch.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Large Silver, Vermeil and Diamond Model of a Lion by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey English, c. 1980 Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm Case: Height 19cm, width 49cm, depth 23cm Superbly crafted by ...
Vermeil, Silver
$15,880Sale Price|20% Off
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
He won several awards during his career, including multiple German jewelry awards, and four Diamonds International Awards. The De Beers Diamonds International Awards, which began in ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Large 18K Gold, Silver Gilt, Diamond and Hardstone Bird Model by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large 18K gold, silver gilt, diamond and hardstone bird model by Asprey English, c. 1980 Height 22cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm Made in around 1980, by the renowned British firm of Asp...
Stone, Gold, Vermeil
18K Gold Ring by Theresia Hvorslev
By Theresia Hvorslev
Located in Stockholm, SE
Did you know that Theresia Hvorslev was a Swedish jewelry designer who began creating jewelry as a young teenager and won the jewelry world's "Oscar," the Diamond International Award...
18k Gold
ERWIN PEARL 1970 Modernist Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 1.66 Ctw Diamonds
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Honored with many prestigious international design awards, his most coveted is the diamonds international award which he won for five consecutive years.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$11,160Sale Price|20% Off
JOSE HESS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.64 Ctw In VS Diamonds
By Jose Hess
Located in Miami, FL
A winner of numerous jewelry design award competitions including the prestigious DeBeers Diamonds International award, Hess has been frequently recognized for his talent.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver Necklace by Theresia Hvorslev Made 1999
By Theresia Hvorslev
Located in Stockholm, SE
In 1967, Hvorslev won the jewelry world’s equivalent of the Oscars—the Diamond International Award—for the first time, an honor she would go on to receive three times.
Silver
Sapphire Ring by Asprey Jewelers to the Queen in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful sapphire and diamond ring was manufactured by Asprey of London, Jewelers to the Queen. The ring features an oval cut blue sapphire with an approximate weight of 2.30 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AMSTERDAM SAUER Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With SANTA MARIA Aquamarine & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
In 1966, Amsterdam Sauer was the first South American jeweller to win the Diamonds International Award - the most prestigious recognition in international jewellery - for its Constel...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dramatic Gubelin 1960's Gilbert Albert 18K Yellow Gold Abalone, Pearl Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
In addition to Patek, Albert collaborated with Omega SA watchmakers and went on to become the most decorated Diamonds International Awards jeweler, winning the title 10 times, 3 for ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare LEO DE VROOMEN 18K Yellow AMETHYST, CHRYSOPRASE and ENAMEL SUITE , ca. 1984
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive from the start, the renowned company is simply known as de Vroomen. To win the Diamonds International Award was the dream of every jewelry designer and De Vroomen won it ...
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel
LEGACY 180 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Tennis Necklace Natural Diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
⸻ Worn by Icons, Desired by the World 💎 Queen Rania, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez have all embraced Fancy Yellow diamonds as a symbol of sovereignty, sensuality, and presence. 💎...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Round Diamond 0.51 Carat TW Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.51cts Length x width: 16 x 12.1 mm Natural round yellow diamonds Natural round white diamonds 18K yellow and white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural Inte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold, 1...
Natural Yellow Round Diamond 0.42 Carat TW Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.42cts Length x width: 25.7 x 25.2 mm Natural round yellow diamonds Natural round white diamonds 18K yellow and white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural In...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
Rutillated Quartz, Onyx, Brown Diamond, Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rutillated Quartz 3.45 carats, Onyx 23.80 carats, Brown Diamond 0.54 carat, Diamond 0.44 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.0 cm Weight: 20.67 gra...
Brown Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.74 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 1.74cts Length x width: 20.5 x 21.1 mm Shank thickness x shank width: 1.45 x 1.6 mm Natural cushion yellow diamonds Natural round white diamonds Natural round yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Rolex Datejust SS White Diamond Accent Dial Jubilee Diamond Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Attached to the appraisal is our 1 year mechanical warranty and our lifetime diamond replacment warranty. Please note: International import duties, taxes, and charges are not inclu...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Natural Radiant Diamond 2.21 Carat TW Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 2.21cts Natural radiant diamonds 18K yellow gold Size 6.50 Free sizing upon request All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please note that ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.59 Carat Yellow Diamond & 0.27 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
IGI Certified: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.00 Carat Yellow Diamond & 0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
IGI Certified: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 0.97 Carat TW Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.97cts Natural radiant yellow diamond Natural round white diamonds 18K yellow and white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please n...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 12.05 Carat TW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 12.05cts Natural pear yellow diamonds Natural round white diamonds 18K yellow and white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please no...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural Brown Round Diamond 8.18 Carat TW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 8.18cts Natural round brown diamonds Natural round white diamonds 18K yellow and white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please not...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Natural Yellow Round Diamond 1.63 Carat TW Gold Band
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight: 1.63cts Natural Round Yellow Diamonds Natural Round White Diamonds 18K Yellow/White Gold Size 6.5 Free sizing upon request All diamonds are guaranteed natural In...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural White Emerald Diamond 11.10 Carat TW Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 11.10cts Natural emerald cut white diamonds 14k yellow gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please note that customers are responsible ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Round Diamond 0.62 Carat TW Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.62cts Natural round yellow diamonds 18K yellow gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please note that customers are responsible for al...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 0.64 Carat TW Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.64cts Natural round white diamonds 18K white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please note that customers are responsible for all ...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 0.99 Carat TW Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.99cts Length x width: 27.2 x 14.38 mm Natural round white diamonds 18K white gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International shipments: Please note that c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 0.77 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 0.77cts Natural round white diamonds Natural round white diamonds 18K white gold Size 6.75 Free sizing upon request All diamonds are guaranteed natural Internati...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Round Diamond 0.95 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight: 0.95cts Length x Width: 21.0 x 12.1 mm Shank Thickness x Shank Width: 1.4 x 2.4 mm Diamond Measurements: 1.24 - 1.99 mm Natural Round Pink Diamonds Natural Round Y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.88 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 1.88cts Length x width: 20.6 x 13.5 mm Shank thickness x shank width: 1.1 x 1.5 mm Natural cushion yellow diamonds Natural round white diamonds 18K yellow gold Si...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
