IGI Certified 0.17 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.17 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold This solitaire ring presents a single 0.17 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.3 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold This solitaire ring presents a single 0.30 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visual ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.3 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold This solitaire ring presents a single 0.30 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visual ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.10 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.1 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold This solitaire ring presents a single 0.10 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visual ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.4 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold This solitaire ring presents a single 0.40 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visual ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.2 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold This baguette ring carries 0.2 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impa...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold This baguette ring carries 0.18 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual im...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold This baguette ring carries 0.32 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual im...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 18K Gold This baguette ring carries 0.29 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual im...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 18K Gold This baguette ring carries 0.23 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual im...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold This baguette ring carries 0.23 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual im...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.35 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold This ring is set with 0.35 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring is set with 0.32 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$46,496Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Ct 14 ZambiaN Emerald 5.90Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exceptional manufacturer and quality. Complete with IGI certificate.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.77 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.77 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold This ring is set with 0.77 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a powerful eagle motif surrounded by natural diamonds and vi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$7,800Sale Price|21% Off
IGI Certified 2.20ct Burma Vivid Ruby and 0.74ct Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is certified by IGI laboratory, report number: 26J4198723 For more information, please see the attached certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Old European Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centerpiece is a dazzling old european diamond weighing 1.90 carats, certified by IGI with a color grade of I and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Diamond Drop Ring 14K Gold This ring is shaped around a teardrop motif, giving the 0.30 carat diamond setting an elongated, graceful silhouette.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 15.00 Carat Oval Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamonds tennis bracelet in contemporary and essential design, so elegant and refined style. The dazzling diamonds crates a sparkling and radiant piece of jewelry that i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,900Sale Price|37% Off
GIA & IGI Certified 1.34ct Thai Ruby 0.34ct Natural Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Accented by 0.34 carats of natural diamonds, this elegant design radiates timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gorgeous Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k White Gold GIA & IGI Certified 7.50 Carats
Located in Media, PA
Item Details Total Gram Weight: 11.04 grams (7.10 dwt) Metal: 14k White Gold Total Diamond Count: 58 Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 7.50 ctw Certification: Both earrings are IG...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identic...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Classic 0.73ct Lab Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Pure brilliance, zero compromise—this sleek solitaire ring features a 0.73ct lab-grown round brilliant diamond in flawless D color and IF clarity, IGI certified.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 11.53 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 11.53 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of vivid natural emeralds and brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of vivid natural emeralds and brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Art Deco 3.90ctw Navette Diamond Platinum Ring IGI Certified 7.46g Size 6.5
Located in Media, PA
Technical Specifications Period: Art Deco Style: Navette Metal: Platinum Total Gram Weight: 7.46 Grams (4.80 dwt) Total Carat Weight (TCW): 3.90 carats Certification: IGI Certified R...
Diamond, Platinum
Dazzling 18K White Gold Necklace w/ 3.11 Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The necklace is made of 18K white gold and has a high quality polish. It comes with an IGI certificate and a nice jewelry box. Item details: Main stone: 2.56 carat heart modified b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.46ct Fancy yellow diamond IGI solitaire engagement ring 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.46ct Fancy yellow diamond IGI solitaire engagement ring 18ct white gold 0.81ct IGI certified Fancy Vivid Yellow round diamond engagement ring in 18 gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the dramatic beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sparkling 1 pc Natural Diamond with 0.65 ct H VS2, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1 pcs Diamond - 0.65 ct - Round - H - VS2 IGI Natural round brilliant diamond with a 0.65 carat H VS2 graded by IGI Laboratory with a beautiful cut and shine.
Diamond
$3,496Sale Price|24% Off
IGI Certified 3ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Specifications Center Stone Approx. 3.00ct Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald Accent Stones Approx. 0.28ctw Natural Round Diamonds (G/VS) Total Accent Stone...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.86 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.86 Carat Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.73 carat natural rhodolite garnet, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Diamond Garnet Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.80 carat natural garnet red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 0.94 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 1.02 carat natural sapphire blue, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 3.45ct Diamonds Necklace with Cross Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 3.45ct Diamonds Necklace with Cross Pendant in 18k White Gold Grace meets brilliance in this divine 18K white gold necklace featuring a stunning cross pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 8.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Captivating 3.03ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 3.03ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This captivating cocktail ring showcases a dazzling display of diamonds, meticulously set in gleaming 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified 6.72 Carat Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring Pendent 2 way
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the breathtaking IGI Certified 6.72 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring Pendant 2-way in 18K White Gold, a true masterpiece of luxury and versatility.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Mint Green Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 3.27 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #34J9517022 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 2.63 Carats (Color: Mint Green, Cut: Round, Oil: Minor) Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 7.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural sapphires and diamonds to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 22.52 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 22.52 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a natural star sapphire complemented...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.04 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.04 Carat Peridot Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.87 carat natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 1...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.5 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.5 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 1.23 carat natural Rhodolite Garnet, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.74 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.74 Carat Peridot Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.64 carat natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 0...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.36 Carat Natural Moonstone and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.36 Carat Moonstone Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 3.92 carat natural Moonstone, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 4.3...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.03 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.03 Carat Peridot Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.89 carat natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 1...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.6 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.6 Carat Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 2.44 carat natural sapphire blue, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.69 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.69 Carat Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.59 carat natural Yellow Sapphire, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Triple XXX Natural Diamonds Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive solitaire ring in essential design, so modern and elegant style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of light and sophistication on your look. Magnificent ri...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Rose and Butterfly Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Rose and Butterfly Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, 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.