Judith Ripka 18k Gold Heart Checkerboard Citrine w/ Diamond Enhancer Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Heart Checkerboard Cut - Prong Set - Rich Yellowish Orange Color - 21.5x19mm (approx.) (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
H. Stern 11.7 Carat Heart-Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet with Original Papers
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare and beautifully preserved diamond bracelet by H. Stern, crafted in solid platinum 950 and set with an extraordinary suite of natural heart-cut diamonds totaling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,253Sale Price|30% Off
Exclusive Ct 4, 41 of Heart Cut Sapphire and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exclusive design in 18k gold with heart cut sapphire ct 4,41 and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 0,97 F/VS.
Diamond, Sapphire
Chopard Diamond 18k White Gold Diamond Heart Necklace
By Chopard
Located in istanbul, TR
The design is formed by the interlocking of open-work heart loops of varying sizes, crafted with exquisite workmanship, and features striking diamond pavé settings on the hearts at t...
Diamond, White Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Graff 4 Carat Pendant Necklace Heart, Oval and Pear Shape Diamonds
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
The pendant is composed of three perfectly matched white diamonds, arranged in a graceful vertical drop. At the top sits a heart-shaped diamond, followed by an oval-cut diamond, and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard 5.80 Carat Diamond Heart Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Happy Diamonds heart-shaped pendant necklace Crafted in 18 karat white gold, the pendant features Chopard’s signature floating diamonds, accented with pink sapphires, enclosed within...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.43ct Heart Shaped Mosaic Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pendant features a heart-shaped diamond design. A 0.43ct solitaire heart shape is invisibly set, creating a shimmering effect.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00ct Heart Shaped Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design features 1.00ct heart-shaped diamonds, showcasing stunning G color brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Heart Shaped Pearl and Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Large Heart Shaped Pearl and Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Diamond Heart Shape Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 7.36 ct. yellow diamond heart shapes (total of 14 stones) handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat E/VS1 Heart Shape Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Heart Shape Diamond ring, in a romantic cut, so elegant and refined design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional GIA Certified 3 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GIA certified 3 carat diamond with internally flawless clarity the highest grade of pureness and e color practically the best you can get. Diamonds like this are consi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Natural Ruby Heart Shape Pendant Necklace with Bezel Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Bezel-Set Ruby Heart Pendant with Diamond Station Chain Center Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Cut: Heart Cut, Bezel Set Ruby Weight: 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Top color ruby with romantic heart shape to make you want to call the dibs! The glorious ruby is surrounded by tapered baguette and brilliant diamonds split on either side making 2 s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Large Early Victorian Opal & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Framed by a dazzling array of natural diamonds, the pendant’s opal is beautifully complemented by a further delicate halo of opal and diamond flowers, creating a luxurious bouquet of...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Heart Ring in 18k Gold with Pavé Diamonds and Enamel
By IO Collective
Located in Beaverton, OR
A one-of-a-kind aquamarine heart ring set in 18k gold with pavé diamonds, designed around a natural heart-shaped aquamarine measuring approximately 10.00 × 9.55 mm.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pink Sapphire Heart Snake Ring Sterling Silver Emerald Diamond Eyes Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire Heart Snake Ring Sterling Silver Emerald Diamond Eyes Serpent Jewelry J DAUPHIN The Toujours Mon Coeur ring is an elite sculptural masterpiece from J DAUPHIN, featurin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Unheated Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring showcases a magnificent natural unheated blue sapphire masterfully cut in a romantic heart shape. The sapphire displays an intensely saturated blue color with...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Platinum Heart Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 1.73 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds which are set inside the heart shaped ring design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Cupid's heart pendant and brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century diamond convertible pendant to brooch designed as an open heart pierced by an arrow, in 14k gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2.71 Carat Heart Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 2.02 Carat Heart Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire in the center of the ring and is surrounded by a halo 30 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.69 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond heart pendant 18KT gold yellow gold heart love pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sweet heart pendant made in 18KT yellow gold with natural diamonds, chain is 18" comes with box and certificate!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Vivid Pink Tourmaline 8.3mm & Natural Diamond Stud Earrings.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a fantastic heart shaped vivid pink tourmaline diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Elegant 2.02ct Heart Brilliant Diamond Duo Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace captivating elegance with these breathtaking earrings, featuring a mesmerizing 2.02-carat heart brilliant diamond duo complemented by shimmering pear-shaped side stones, all ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.10 Carat Amethyst 0.32 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 18.10 carat amethyst and 0.32 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set heart pendant; part of our heart shaped jewelry collection.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Ring with Pink and Blue Heart Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 1988 - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Weight: 11.6 grams - Top Width: 12 mm - Gemstones: - 1 Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire - 1 Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire - 34 Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edward Elise 1.59 Carat GIA Heart Shape Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Pendant
Located in Tampa, FL
This new and finely made solitaire pendant necklace features a 1.59 carat G color VVS2 clarity heart brilliant cut natural diamond accompanied by an original GIA report.
Diamond, Platinum
2 Pcs Natural Diamonds, 1.00 Ct, Heart, D 'Colourless' VS1, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Pair of natural heart brilliant diamond in a 1.00 total carat weight D VS1 graded by GIA Laboratory Oval with beautiful cut and shine.
Diamond
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron 5.55 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and distinctive diamond band by Boucheron, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and set with a captivating row of heart-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 5.55 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite diamond heart shape pendant necklace. This dazzling heart shape diamond weighing 2.01 carat is graded by the GIA H in color VS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D Color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Some diamonds are beautiful. A few are unforgettable. This heart-shaped natural diamond 3.00 carats, D color, flawless clarity, and rare Type .
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Ruby and Baguette Diamond Swirl Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Each ruby is framed by a radiant halo of baguette-cut diamonds and suspended from a sculptural swirl of 124 channel-set baguette diamonds totaling 6.36 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Heart Modified Fancy Pink Brown Si2 Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC57370 Stone Shape: HEART MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 0.43ct Clarity: SI2 Color: Fancy Pink Brown Cut: Excellent Measurements: 4.57 x 5.40 x 2.49 mm ...
Diamond
$48,369Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold features heart cut emeralds and diamond set alternatively in a chain with drop.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$60,462Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold features heart cut emeralds and diamond set alternatively in a chain with drop.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent 4.01 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring Romance meets timeless luxury
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center rests a magnificent 4.01 carat heart shaped diamond, admired for its brilliance and its deeply symbolic shape that represents love and devotion.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
New Platinum 2.27ctw Heart Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Heart Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Fine Rich Blue Color - 2.06ct (exact) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco style 1.14 carat heart sapphire diamond platinum bombe ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemporary ring channels the elegance of Art Deco design with a 1.14 carat heart shape sapphire at its center, radiating rich color and charm.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,385Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Diamond Heart Necklace
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat diamond heart necklace, containing 22 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .66pts.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Hearts White Gold Pendant
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond Hearts 18 Karat White Gold Pendant featuring 45 round cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .40 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gia certified 2.20 carats Heart shape natural diamond K- Vvs2 Vg VG None Gia
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
2.20ct Heart Brilliant K / VVS2 GIA #1236874803 A heart-shaped diamond carries something the other shapes don’t — intention.
Diamond, White Diamond
Vintage Gold Heart Madeira Citrine w/ Diamond Sapphire & Pearl Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Madeira Citrine - Heart Cut - Bezel Set - Orange Color - 13.6x15.5mm (7) Natural Genuine Sapphires - 6 Square Step Cut & 1 Round Cabochon Cut - ...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k Rose Gold Crafted in 18k rose gold, this pendant necklace features a 0.31 carat pink sapphire suspended beneath a di...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.40 carat Heart Shaped Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful and elegant diamond solitaire ring showcasing a heart shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
36.00 Carat Heart & Round Brilliant Diamond Statement Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Title: 36.00 Carat Heart Shape 4.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace Style: Statement Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 4 Carat Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$59,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Heart-Cut NO HEAT Ruby and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Romantic and refined ring centered by a GIA-certified natural ruby cut suggests a heart shape, weighing 2.36 carats, with a rich red color and excellent transparency.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.05 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pendant necklace, showcasing a 1.05 carats heart shape diamond, set on a three prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with Fancy Light Yellow Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold &Platinum with double pave halo Center stone: 4.05ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Heart Shape Diamond ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold This exquisite necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a vibrant heart-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Thread 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bracelet Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Rose Gold Stone Type : FULL CUT DIAMONDS, HEART DIAMONDS Size : 45MM*55MM Full Cut Dia...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Heart Shape Diamond Drop Earrings 3.50 Carat 18K White Gold G SI1 Elegant
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a graceful vertical composition, each earring is adorned with a sequence of carefully selected diamonds totaling approximately 3.50 carats. At the top and bottom, striking...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning pendant come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Diamond of 3,00 carats , in perfect heart shape , Flawless clarity , D color , very very sparkly !
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS/ D color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning pendant come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Diamond of 3,00 carats , in perfect heart shape , Flawless clarity , D color , very very sparkly !
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats FLAWLESS clarity D color Heart Shape Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Diamond of 3,00 carats , FLAWLESS clarity , D color , in perfect Heart Shape , so sparkly and bright.
Diamond, Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Heart Cut D Color VVS1 Clarity Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined ring is centered by a GIA Certified 3.00 carat heart-shaped brilliant diamond, set in platinum and chosen for its exceptional purity and brightness.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold, Large
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold - Large 0.35 Cts of Natural Ruby & 0.33 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.9 Grams of 18K Yellow/Rose/White Gold A...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold, Small
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold - Small 0.35 Cts of Natural Ruby & 0.33 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.9 Grams of 18K Yellow/Rose/White Gold A...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k 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.