GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely crafted in platinum by the master artisans of Provident Jewelry, this enchanting ring centers a GIA-certified 1.91-carat heart-shaped diamond of exceptional D color and S...
Diamond, Platinum
Amethyst Heart Bracelet With Diamonds 6.56 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 6.44 Carats Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7.25 Inches Custom sizing...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Diamond Ring with Floral Design and Side Heart Shaped Diamonds.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision and expertise, our 18k Diamond Ring features a beautiful floral design in the center and heart-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .99 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A chic bright white heart shaped diamond, with a GIA color grade of D and clarity VS2, is set in a platinum prong setting and chain that is great for everyday wear.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 2.85 Carat Heart-Shaped Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Heart-Shaped Sapphire weighing 2.85 carats, and Tapered Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Georgian Ruby Diamond and Rock Crystal Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
The main body is then bordered by a series of sizeable rose cut diamonds before being crowned by a single row of round faceted old cut diamonds at the top.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Silver
De Beers 18K White Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond Line Tennis Bracelet
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
De Beers Heart-shaped Diamond Line Bracelet. Each diamond is 0.26 carats, 37 diamonds in total, total carat weight 9.62ct.
Diamond, White Gold
Chameleon Diamond - 1.27ct Natural Loose Fancy Green Yellow Heart GIA SI2
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,900 Item Stock Number - CH59764763719 Certificate Number - GIA 6237430852 Shape - Heart Carat Weight - 1.27ct Measurements - 5.94 x 6.79 x 3.9...
Diamond
Beauvince GIA HSI1 Certified 2.02 Ct Heart Shape Diamond Studs
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This particular pair of Heart Shape Studs features a depth of 55.2% and 53.3% enabling it to look more like a pair of 1.20 ct each heart shape diamonds.Â
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Pendant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT White Gold Heart Cut Diamond Pendant, Features Gia Certified 3.01Ct I-SI2 Heart Cut Diamond With a White Gold Chain.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Enchanting 6.21 Carat Heart Burmese Peridot and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 1 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.07 CARATS 14 MARQUIS DIAMONDS 1.56 CARATS 1 BURMA PERIDOTS 6.21 CARATS Introducing our delightful Peridot Heart Pendant, a celebration of joy...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 9.00 Carats Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Heart Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Obsessed with heart cut diamonds, are so special, romantic shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chameleon Diamond - 2.56ct Natural Loose Fancy Yellow Green Heart GIA SI2
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $28,900 Item Stock Number - CH59764763728 Certificate Number - GIA 2296259726 Shape - Heart Carat Weight - 2.56ct Measurements - 7.92 x 9.07 x 5.3...
Diamond
Chameleon Diamond - 1.27ct Natural Loose Fancy Green Yellow Heart GIA SI2
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,900 Item Stock Number - CH59764763719 Certificate Number - GIA 6237430852 Shape - Heart Carat Weight - 1.27ct Measurements - 5.94 x 6.79 x 3.9...
Diamond
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Heart Bracelet With Diamonds 6.56 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 6.44 Carats Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7.25 Inches Custom sizing...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
10.64ct Heart Shaped Diamond Floral Stud Earrings with Pink Diamond Centers
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The exquisite allure, perfect for adding a touch of unique elegance, is our 10.64ct Heart Shaped Diamond Floral Stud Earrings, meticulously crafted in lustrous 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Heart and Round Chandelier Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.39 ct. yellow diamond heart shapes and rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 1.10ct Diamond Heart Halo Ring MF10-081226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K rose gold engagement ring is set with a stunning 0.92 carat heart-shaped center diamond surrounded by a sparkling diamond halo, with additional pave-set diamonds totaling 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Moonstone Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Heart Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 Karat gold. These beautiful earrings are handmade in 3.36 carats rainbow moonstone, & .21 carats sapphire and .19 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS s...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,727Sale Price|20% Off
18 KT White Gold Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 18 KT white gold solitaire ring features a stunning 1.06-carat heart-shaped natural diamond that beautifully symbolizes love and devotion.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Heart Cut Diamond And Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
. đź’Ž A newly made pendant necklace in 18k gold, set with a natural heart-cut diamond of approximately 0.70 carats and natural brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Amethyst Heart Bracelet With Diamonds 6.56 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 6.44 Carats Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7.25 Inches Custom sizing...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined diamond cluster pendant necklace. This vintage piece has been crafted from lustrous 18ct white gold with a design showcasing a heart-shaped pendant encrusted w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.06 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and emotionally powerful three-stone ring centered by a magnificent GIA-certified heart-shaped diamond weighing 7.06 carats. Graded I color and VS1 clarity, the center st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,750 / item
Meghna Jewels Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in .53 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching heart collection pieces.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
One Carat Heart Shaped Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.00cttw Diamond Clarity: SI2/SI3 Diamond Color: G Diamond Cut: Heart Prong Material: 14k White Gold Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful contemporary diamond heart pendant. The heart has been pave set with 5.02 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct white gold with an openwork b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA .90 Carat Heart Shape Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. This piece begins with a heart shaped ruby mounted in a platinum setting with a halo of 11 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Heart Shape White Diamond Pink Diamond Ring made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Celebrate love with our Special Heart Shape White and Pink Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece is a symbol of eternal commitment, featuring a heart-shaped white diamond encircled by d...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
16.55 Carat Heart Shaped Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Unique Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet. 16 Heart Shaped Yellow Diamonds weighing 8.45 Carats. 16 Heart Shaped Diamonds weighing 8.10 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in San Antonio, TX
Platinum heart pendant with pave diamonds. Diamond weight approximately 2.75 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
18KT White Gold Heart Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire is beautifully surrounded by a halo of round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.81 carats, adding brilliance to the design.
Diamond
$4,600
Triple Heart Ring
Located in SĂŁo Paulo, BR
This openwork yellow gold ring features a charming and delicate design, with three ends highlighted by the brilliance of heart-shaped natural diamonds. The open structure gives the p...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.41 Carat Total Weight Heart Shape Diamond Bezel Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum band showcases a stunning arrangement of 16 heart-shaped diamonds, meticulously matched and weighing an approximate total of 2.41 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$712,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Pink Heart Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 3.06 carat heart modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond heart earrings. Each earring consists of a heart motif set to the centre with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.32 ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Dangle Pendant - 14k 1.04ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Heart Color: I Clarity: VS1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.44 ct Heart shape Color Diamonds and White Diamonds Contemporary Ring 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A spectacular blend of Fancy Color Diamonds with white rose-cut diamonds, At the center sits a beautiful heart shape Yellow Green Rosecut diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
UnoAErre Italian 14k Gold Diamond Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
UnoAErre 14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond heart necklace, crafted in Italy and designed with a heart shaped purple amethyst pendant accented by small round diamonds on each side.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 5.02 Ct. Natural Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT White gold 5.02 TS Natural diamond heart Belleropon gemlab certified report #R-202025118 with total 5.00 CTS diamonds around.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA 8 Carat F VS2 Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 8.02 ct. F VS2 heart shape white diamond. Handmade in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Heart Pendant Platinum & Diamond Set Pendant Approx 0.60ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds (incl bale) Size- height 15mm including bale, width 10mm *Arrow Necklace sold All of...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Red Heart-Shaped Ruby Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Vivid Red Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Ring A breathtaking celebration of romance, rarity, and timeless elegance, this exquisite three-stone ring features ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Sausalito, CA
Pair of white gold heart earrings with tapered baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. 144 diamonds Clarity SI2 Color G-H 18K 7.25 grams
$4,950 / set
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 10-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .85 carats heart shaped diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & e...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 3 ct natural heart cut diamond pendant made of solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Earrings 8 Heart Cut Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Carat Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb pair of earrings in 18-carat white gold set with 8 heart-cut rubies totaling approx. 4 carats, surrounded by a pavement of diamonds approx. 1 carat. earring size: approx. 1.60...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$7,275Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond 4.90 Cts Tennis Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant tennis bracelet is crafted in premium 14K white gold, featuring a continuous strand of brilliant-cut diamonds. Each diamond is meticulously set into a delicate, heart-sh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold, Diamond, and Heart-Form Peridot Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose Gold Peridot Diamond Earrings, featuring two prong set heart brilliant cut peridots weighing a total of approx.3.50 carats, further adorned with forty four pave set round br...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA White Diamond Heart Tennis Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 39.33 ct. HI VVS-VS white diamond heart shapes. Total of 72 stones, each stone is 0.50 to 0.60 ct.
White Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white and yellow gold natural diamond ring. Centering a GIA certified 1.39 carat Fancy Yellow heart shape diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 6.52 Carat Type IIa Heart Brilliant Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional high jewelry pendant necklace featuring a magnificent 6.52 carat Heart Brilliant diamond, accompanied by GIA Diamond Grading Report and an additional GIA Diamond Type ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$997Sale Price / item|36% Off
14 Karat Diamond Heart
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond heart containing 36 round full cut diamonds weighing .65pts. on a 16 inch box chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Heart Sapphire and Diamond Halo Platinum Convertible Earrings - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
The design features heart-shaped blue sapphires with a combined weight of 2.10 carats, each surrounded by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Halo Studs with Heart Shape Diamonds in Platinum
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic Halo studs with Heart Shape diamonds in Platinum GIA Certified 0.52ct G VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#5222535001 0.51ct F VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#7438973071 Total Carat W...
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 22.50 Carats Heart Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
*❤️ A Necklace of Pure Hearts ❤️* _💎 22.50 Carats Natural Heart Shape graduated Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Heart Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1.00cttw Heart Color: G Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Heart Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 heart cut = 0.81ct Color: I Clarity: SI1 GIA: 5151657371 Dimensions: ring top measures 2mm wide Ring Size: 6.5 (complimentary si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Infinity Light 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, FANCY DIAMONDS DIAMONDS, EMERALD DIAMONDS, PINK SAPPHIR...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$876Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace, Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 9.94 mm. x 10.04 mm. is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â