$5,619Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
By Brilliant Hearts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$6,112Sale Price|25% Off
0.47 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our Timeless style Certified 0.47 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.35 Cts Heart Shape Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Indulge in the allure of luxury with our exclusive 0.35 carat heart-shaped diamond ring, where every exquisite detail shimmers with the brilliance of sparkling diamonds and gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats Heart & Pear Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This exceptional Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 5.00 carats, composed of a 2.50 carat Heart Shape diamond paired with a 2.50 carat Pear Shape diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage F & F Felger Platinum Amethyst Heart and Diamond Offset Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage platinum ring showcases a romantic amethyst heart accented by a shimmering offset diamond. The rich purple hue of the amethyst contrasts beautifully with the brilliance ...
14k White Gold GIA 0.70ct Fancy Deep Brown Orange Heart Natural Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning heart diamond pendant is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a gorgeous GIA certified diamond weighing exactly 0.70 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,500 / item
14K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your magical love moments with this resplendent milgrain finished Twin Heart Diamond Ring. This captivating ring showcases two open hearts adorn with 2 gorgeous round cut d...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Heart Diamonds pendant in a romantic design, so elegant and refined style .
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Heart Pendant necklace 18KT 1ct of diamonds VS certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurioud heart diamond pendant in 18Kt white gold with 1ct of VS diamonds and 18" chain.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning pair of 18ct white gold diamond drop earrings. Each earring is formed of a heart diamond that sits above 8 smaller round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Heart Garnet & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Romantic in character, this 14K yellow gold pendant necklace showcases a heart-cut garnet surrounded by sparkling round brilliant natural diamonds.
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.31 Ct. Natural Diamond Heart Eternity Ring 18K White Gold Fine Wedding Band
Located in Deira, AE
Celebrate love with this breathtaking heart-shaped diamond eternity ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.16 Carat Heart Cut D Color IF Clarity Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a GIA certified 4.16 carat heart-shaped diamond as its dazzling centerpiece a rare and romantic cut that symbolizes deep affection and lastin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Cts D VVS1 Heart & Radiant Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 1.50 carats, composed of a 0.75 carat Heart Shape diamond and a 0.75 carat Radiant Cut diamond, both graded ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chrome Hearts Cross Symbol Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: Authentic Chrome Hearts bracelet crafted in luxurious 22K yellow gold and accented with brilliant natural diamonds throughout.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Express your affection with this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace. The heart-shaped pendant, meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold, sparkles with 84 round b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Diamond Pendant Set With 0.50ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Silver heart diamond pendant set with 0.50ct of sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Silver
Heart Choker Necklace Seven Hearts White Diamond Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Choker Necklace Seven Hearts White Diamond Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Heart Choker is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, a continuous chain of seven sculptural heart li...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. open heart diamond necklace in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Witch's Heart Pendant Diamond Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed witch's heart diamond pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. 12 diamonds total an estimated 0.12 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS1-SI2 clarity).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 0.25 Carat Round 18K Rose Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Heart diamond pendant necklace featuring 0.25 carat natural round diamonds in 18K rose gold, designed as a timeless symbol of love and elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chrome Hearts Tiny Fat Cross 22K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Authentic Chrome Hearts Tiny Fat Cross pendant crafted in luxurious 22K yellow gold and accented with brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
18K White Gold Large 3-D Natural Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18K White Gold 3D Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace – 8.40 Carats Total Radiant and romantic, this stunning heart-shaped pendant shimmers with exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold
$5,390Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.27 carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite modern diamond cluster bangle, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.27 carats total diamond weight. 11 heart diamonds, 0.91 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts On Fire Diamond Flower Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond boasts a Triple 0 "Excellent" Ideal Cut and is inscribed with "Hearts on Fire 2058***" on the girdle, ensuring its authenticity and superb quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Dainty Diamond Heart Shape Engagement Couples Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty Heart Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Heart Shape Engagement Couples Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$138,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.03ct GIA Certified Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Heart Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exceptional yellow heart diamond calls for a setting designed around it, whether in an intimate solitaire ring, an elegant pendant, or a bespoke jewel held close for years to co...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct F/VS1 Heart & Round Toi Et Moi Diamonds Necklace 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of a 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond paired with a 1.50 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart-Shaped 18K White Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.02ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERALD AND RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.11ct Fancy Orangy pink Pear Shape Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58603 Stone Shape: Heart Diamond Weight: 0.11ctw Fancy Color: Light purplish pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 2.72 x 3.07 x 1.93 mm Symmetry: Exc...
Pink Diamond
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats Heart & Round Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
One of the earliest recorded heart diamonds was presented by Mary, Queen of Scots, as a token of love and loyalty.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.26 carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite modern diamond cluster bangle, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.26 carats total diamond weight. 11 heart diamonds, 0.90 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Heart Pendant Necklace 18KWG 0.34 CT, +Certificate
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic Chopard "Happy Diamonds Icons" Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace, set in high polished 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace, 14k Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
RELATED KEYWORDS Delicate Necklace, Solitaire Necklace, Floating Necklace, Layering Necklace, Heart Diamond Necklace, Dainty Gold Necklace, Simple Necklace, Diamond Pendant, gifts f...
Diamond, Gold
Silver Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Puffy Heart Curb Chain Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Puffy Heart Curb Chain Choker Eight Pointed Star Chunky Chain Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery, ready to ship.
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Emerald heart cut halo diamond mini hoops earrings gold Natural heart emerald diamond earring gold Emerald heart diamond mini hoops gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Chrome Hearts Dog Tag Cut Out Cross Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: Authentic Chrome Hearts Dog Tag pendant featuring the iconic Cut Out Cross motif and accented with brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hearts on Fire Fulfillment Diamond Halo Earrings
By Hearts On Fire
Located in London, GB
At the centre, a single bright white round brilliant-cut diamond is surrounded by a halo of smaller matching diamonds, enhancing its sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chrome Hearts Baby Classic Floral Cross Pave Diamond 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: Authentic Chrome Hearts Baby Classic Floral Cross ring crafted in gold and accented with brilliant pavé-set natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Solid 18K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond Open Heart Bracelet
Located in Zurich, CH
This exquisite Open Heart diamond chain bracelet is crafted in luminous 18K white gold, embodying refined contemporary elegance with symbolic meaning.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 5.92ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 5.92ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Heart Pendant Necklace Pendant Design: Open Heart Diamond Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 5.92ct...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,940Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Heart Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a heart cut blue sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Heart Shape 3.88 CTW Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Diamond Halo Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 3.88 Carat Total Weight Natural Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, 1.48ct
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding ring. Pink...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Hearts on Fire Diamond Band 18K White Gold
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Dallas, TX
Hearts on Fire Diamond Band 18K White Gold Size 9.75 11.58 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Heart Shaped Diamond Solitaire Split Shank Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring a beautifully shaped heart cut diamond, this piece radiates a romantic charm that is both playful and deeply personal.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.78 Carat Heart Cut Pink Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These earrings bear a magnificent cluster of heart, oval, and marquise cut diamonds. Offering a stunning dance of color and geometric contrast.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 7.96 Carat Zambian Heart-Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Necklace 18K Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The extraordinary emerald is framed by a brilliant diamond halo and suspended from a classic diamond-by-the-yard chain, totaling 1.05 carats of sparkling round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Natural Heart Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace Christmas Present
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 18K White Gold Natural Heart Diamond Solitaire Chain Necklace features a delicate chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Bespoke Heart 6.17 GIA Carat Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring This bespoke diamond full eternity ring is the ultimate stunning symbol of everlasting love and exceptional c...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
$6,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.77 Carats 10 Heart Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Romance takes center stage in this captivating cluster ring featuring ten heart-cut diamonds that create a stunning cascading arrangement.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 11mm 3 Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 11mm 3 Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1719 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 0.16ct Natural Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
This romantic Open Heart diamond pendant necklace is delicately crafted in polished 18K white gold, offering a graceful expression of contemporary elegance and sentiment.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,277Sale Price|20% Off
18k Hearts on Fire Diamond Fulfillment Pendant Necklace 1.5ctw
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Austin, TX
It boasts an exceptionally radiant cluster of diamonds set in polished 18k white gold. Hearts on Fire are considered 'The Worlds Most Perfectly Cut Diamonds'.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Square Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, Unisex
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold Sapphire ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.552 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Square Carat: 0.54 Col...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.13 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.44 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 6.13 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare 49.27 Carat Heart Shape Tanzanite Diamond Pendant
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A collectors piece! 49.27 brilliant heart shaped Tanzanite, full of life with blue and purple hues. 9.20 carats of round brilliant cut F/G color VS clarity diamonds surround the he...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,924Sale Price|20% Off
0.53 Ct Heart Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace 14K Solid White Gold"16 INCHES
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 14K White Gold Natural Heart Diamond Solitaire Chain Necklace features a delicate chain.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA shy 4.0ctw HEART Shaped Diamond Halo Estate Vintage Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
There is nothing more ROMANTIC than this exquisite 3.91ctw Heart Shaped Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring! An icy-white, sleekly modeled HEART diamond is the center of attention.
Diamond, Platinum
Hearts on Fire Acclaim 18K Gold 1.77 CTW Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Ocala, FL
A sophisticated Hearts On Fire Acclaim diamond ring crafted in 18-karat gold, showcasing exceptional brilliance and contemporary elegance.
Diamond, 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.