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 refined expression of sculptural design and meticulous craftsmanship.
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
Stamped and Hallmarked. About the Maker - Jo Hayes Ward lives and works in London, where she studied at the Royal College of Art and the Camberwell College of Art.
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 gold showcasing four princess-cut white diamonds totaling 0.45 carats.
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 signature-finished reflective 18k yellow gold featuring 12 round, brilliant-cut white d...
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 yellow gold featuring four shimmering 0.05 carat brilliant-cut white diamond baguett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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-finished reflective 18k yellow gold featuring two princess-cut white diamonds.
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
Stamped and Hallmarked. About the Maker - Jo Hayes Ward lives and works in London, where she studied at the Royal College of Art and the Camberwell College of Art.
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 an intricate cluster of hexagonal elements with an optically-phenomenal reflective...
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 reflective 18k yellow gold featuring five bezel-set round brilliant-cut white diamo...
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 1.30 carat bluish green tourmaline custom-cut baguette (10mm x 4mm), two white dia...
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-finished reflective 18k yellow gold featuring seven white diamonds baguettes totali...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,227Sale Price|53% Off
Aquamarine silver, 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: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 16 g. depends from ...
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$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
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$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...
$778Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.6 g depends from size Gemstones: Colo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold and silver ring set with a large central rose diamond framed by 18 smaller old mine diamonds Made circa 1900 Ring Size: 6.5 Resiz...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$89,193
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for 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,...
$1,061Sale Price / item|40% Off
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from si...
Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,350Sale Price|34% Off
H 0.28 in W 0.62 in D 0.24 in L 1.42 in
Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings
By Lilly Fitzgerald
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Earrings hand-fabricated by master jewelry maker Lilly Fitzgerald featuring an exceptional quality, very rare pair of faceted rose-cut rainbow moonstones totaling 16.5 ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500Sale Price|28% Off
Flashy Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Important Cast Ring, Lola Brooks 2023
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring hand-fabricated by award-winning jewelry maker Lola Brooks showcasing a 6.86 carat flashy glowing oval rainbow moonstone cabochon cast in the maker's signature-fin...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$5,950Sale Price|31% Off
1925 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stunning platinum Art Deco engagement ring. The ring is solid platinum and has been around for nearly a century, and is ready to by a symbol of true love for ye...
Diamond, Platinum
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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