Champagne Diamond Prismatic White Gold Hex Crescent Necklace, Jo Hayes Ward
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
The striking Hex Crescent Necklace, by acclaimed European jewelry artist Jo Hayes Ward, is a
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,610Sale Price|40% Off
Brilliant White Diamond Reflective Yellow Gold Hex Stratus Ring, Jo Hayes Ward
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Hex Stratus Ring hand-fabricated in London by acclaimed jewelry maker Jo Hayes Ward showcasing an
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,950Sale Price|26% Off
Princess Cut White Diamond Reflective Gold Chaos Cube Ring, Jo Hayes Ward
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Chaos Cubes Ring handcrafted in London by jewelry artist Jo Hayes Ward in reflective 18k yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jo Hayes Ward Gold Diamond Double Hex Hoop Earrings
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Double Hex Hoop Earrings (14mm) handcrafted in London by jewelry designer Jo Hayes Ward in her
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jo Hayes Ward White Diamond Baguette Reflective Gold Curve Ring
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Curve Ring handmade in London by jewellery artist Jo Hayes Ward in highly-textured reflective 18k
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.26 in D 0.09 in L 0.45 in
Jo Hayes Ward Princess Cut Diamond Reflective Gold Parquet Stud Earrings
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Parquet Stud Earrings handcrafted in London by jewelry maker Jo Hayes Ward in her signature
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond White Gold Reflective Hex Bracelet, Jo Hayes Ward
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Hex Elements Bracelet handcrafted in London by trailblazing modern jewelry artist Jo Hayes Ward
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
Jo Hayes Ward White Diamond Hex Dome Structures Reflective Gold Ring
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Hex Dome Structures Ring handcrafted in London by acclaimed jewelry artist Jo Hayes Ward showcasing
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jo Hayes Ward White Diamond Reflective Yellow Gold Curved Bar Necklace
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Curved Bar Necklace handcrafted in London by jewelry maker Jo Hayes Ward in her signature-finished
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jo Hayes Ward One of a Kind Green Tourmaline Diamond Reflective Gold Ring
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Tapered Deco Ring created by London-based jewellery artist Jo Hayes Ward showcasing a
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jo Hayes Ward Cornflower Blue Sapphire 3D Printed Reflective Gold Earrings
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Princess-Cut Cornflower Blue Sapphire Earrings in 18k yellow gold. Made with a 3D Printer, the 18k gold has an incredibly detailed texture that captures light in a mys...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Baguette Crescent Parquet Yellow Gold Necklace
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Crescent Parquet Necklace handcrafted in London by jewelry designer Jo Hayes Ward in her signature
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aquamarine and diamonds 18k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Aquamarine and diamonds 18k gold ring. Aquamarine statement ring. Oval aquamarine ring. March birthstone ring. Metal: 18k gold Weight: 16 g. depends from size Ring size - 6.75 US (...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
$980Sale Price / item|30% Off
Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.031 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style.. April birthstone diamond brings ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$4,990Sale Price|34% Off
Flashy Fancy Blue Zircon White Diamond One of a Kind Gold Ring, Pamela Froman
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
Crush Ring handcrafted by award-winning jewelry designer Pamela Froman in intricately-finished 18k yellow gold showcasing a spectacular natural 4.28 carat fancy-cut Cambodian blue zi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k G...
Dalben Magnificent Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 10,35 carat bezel-set oval shape magnificent Coober Pedy Australian crystal opal . This wonderful Australian Opal have a kal...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,430Sale Price / item|30% Off
Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Granat Brothers Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This stunning vintage diamond engagement ring will absolutely take your breath away. Exquisitely designed with multiple shapes of diamonds in a luxurious platinum se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$6,982Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashion Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 117-RND-1,43-G/VS1A Weight 8,02 grams Size 16.8 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$5,390Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Watch Australian Opal White Diamond Blue Sapphire Gold Ring, Just Jules
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring by jewelry designer Julie Romanenko (Just Jules) showcasing a magnificent violet-hued natural round Australian opal cabochon with primary red and green fire, bezel...
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
$89,730
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
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.
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