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Modern Diamond Gold Stars Pendant and Earrings Set
Modern Diamond Gold Stars Pendant and Earrings Set

Modern Diamond Gold Stars Pendant and Earrings Set

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

This unique set of star shaped pieces is composed of very precisely cut kite shape diamonds set

Category

Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 81.80 Carat Diamond Kite Shape Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 81.80 Carat Diamond Kite Shape Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 81.80 Carat Diamond Kite Shape Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

Fifth Avenue, A fantastic one of a kind layout of Kite shaped diamonds Gia Certified, in a custom made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Retro 3.89 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Retro 3.89 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified

Retro 3.89 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

, ravishing kite shape diamonds weighing a combined 1.75 carats that sparkle with a captivating shine. Due to

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

11 Carat Oval Yellow Diamond, Engagement Three Stones Halo Ring, GIA Certified.
11 Carat Oval Yellow Diamond, Engagement Three Stones Halo Ring, GIA Certified.

11 Carat Oval Yellow Diamond, Engagement Three Stones Halo Ring, GIA Certified.

Located in New York, NY

diamond, GIA certified as SI1 in clarity in its center. Elegantly flanked by two Kite-shape diamonds with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Fancy Cut Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch
Art Deco Fancy Cut Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch

Art Deco Fancy Cut Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

). DIAMOND WEIGHT: kite shape diamond weighing 1.28 carats, additional smaller diamonds totaling

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Hancocks 0.62ct Rare Kite Shape Fancy Gray-Blue Diamond & Pink Diamond Ring
Hancocks 0.62ct Rare Kite Shape Fancy Gray-Blue Diamond & Pink Diamond Ring

Hancocks 0.62ct Rare Kite Shape Fancy Gray-Blue Diamond & Pink Diamond Ring

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

kite-shape step-cut diamond weighing 0.62cts and of Fancy Grey-Blue colour and SI1 clarity rub over set

Category

2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Earrings 7.67 Carat Kite Shapes
Pink Tourmaline Earrings 7.67 Carat Kite Shapes

Pink Tourmaline Earrings 7.67 Carat Kite Shapes

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique 7.67 carats total Kite shaped Pink Tourmaline drop earrings, decorated with a total of 1.37

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.64 Carat Diamond Kite Shape Gold Engagement Ring
1.64 Carat Diamond Kite Shape Gold Engagement Ring

1.64 Carat Diamond Kite Shape Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A beautiful white gold engagement ring featuring a finely cut 1.64 carat kite shaped diamond, with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Kite Shape Emerald with Baguette Diamond Curve Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Dainty Kite Shape Emerald with Baguette Diamond Curve Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Dainty Kite Shape Emerald with Baguette Diamond Curve Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Osprey, FL

very unique kite shape. The emerald also comes from Swat Valley, Pakistan, which produces very high

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Kite Shape Milky White Diamond with Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Kite Shape Milky White Diamond with Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Kite Shape Milky White Diamond with Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a gorgeous shield-shape rose cut diamond ♥ The center stone

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

2.23ct Kite Shape Morganite with Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
2.23ct Kite Shape Morganite with Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring

2.23ct Kite Shape Morganite with Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a pink kite-shaped morganite, complemented with a beautiful diamond

Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold

Kite Shape Red Spinel with Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Kite Shape Red Spinel with Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Kite Shape Red Spinel with Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Osprey, FL

white diamonds ♥ The setting measures 11.3*10.5mm ♥ Low-profile ring setting ♥ Material: 14K rose

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold

2.94ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6288
2.94ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6288

2.94ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6288

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 2.94ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring ♥ Solid 14k white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1.04ct Kite Shape Teal Sapphire Diamond Band Engagement Ring 14K Gold AD2402
1.04ct Kite Shape Teal Sapphire Diamond Band Engagement Ring 14K Gold AD2402

1.04ct Kite Shape Teal Sapphire Diamond Band Engagement Ring 14K Gold AD2402

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a kite-shaped sapphire held with diagonal claw prongs

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.48ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold AD2274-2
1.48ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold AD2274-2

1.48ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold AD2274-2

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a beautiful kite-shaped salt and pepper diamond ♥ The diamond

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.13ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14k Gold Engagement Ring AD1896-8
3.13ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14k Gold Engagement Ring AD1896-8

3.13ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14k Gold Engagement Ring AD1896-8

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a beautiful kite-shaped salt and pepper diamond, held with v

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kite Shape Coral Pink Diamond with Half Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Kite Shape Coral Pink Diamond with Half Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Kite Shape Coral Pink Diamond with Half Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a diamond-shape rosecut diamond, then 7 white diamonds are bezel

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.28ct Kite Shape Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring AD2230-2
1.28ct Kite Shape Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring AD2230-2

1.28ct Kite Shape Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring AD2230-2

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a beautiful blue green kite-shaped Montana sapphire, surrounded by

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band
18 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band

18 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band Designer: Custom Material: 18K rose gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Pear Shape and Kite Shape Drop Pendant
18k White Gold Pear Shape and Kite Shape Drop Pendant

18k White Gold Pear Shape and Kite Shape Drop Pendant

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

clarity), one kite shaped diamond totaling 0.28 carat (K color, VS clarity) and 45 round, brilliant-cut

Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Kite Shape Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 27 round rose cut = 1.07cttw Color: G Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 0.83 Carat J SI2 3D Kite Cut Natural Diamond
Stunning 0.83 Carat J SI2 3D Kite Cut Natural Diamond

Stunning 0.83 Carat J SI2 3D Kite Cut Natural Diamond

Located in New York, NY

ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: 57263 Stone Shape: 3D Kite Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.83 Ct Clarity: SI2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

6 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire & Kite Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
6 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire & Kite Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

6 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire & Kite Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 6.33 ct. blue sapphire oval with white diamond kite shapes and rounds. Handmade in 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

49.02 Carat Kite Step Cut White Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Massive
49.02 Carat Kite Step Cut White Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Massive

49.02 Carat Kite Step Cut White Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Massive

Located in Hong Kong, HK

is the size impressive, the diamond shaped / kite shape step cutting is also spectacular. The natural

Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ruby Kite Shape Cowned On 13.6 mm South Sea Pearl 18K Designer Ring
Ruby Kite Shape Cowned On 13.6 mm South Sea Pearl 18K Designer Ring

Ruby Kite Shape Cowned On 13.6 mm South Sea Pearl 18K Designer Ring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

utmost precision. A 13.66 mm south sea pearl is crowned with a unusual kite shape ruby and accented with

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

11.91 Carat Diamond Bracelet
11.91 Carat Diamond Bracelet

11.91 Carat Diamond Bracelet

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

A very unique bracelet, with custom cut kite shape white diamonds, making the perfect star shapes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald & Diamond Reversible Drop Earrings
Emerald & Diamond Reversible Drop Earrings

Emerald & Diamond Reversible Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

suspended from a framed kite shape and round brilliant diamond top. On one side, the emerald has a pave

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Michael Beaudry Cushion Diamond Platinum Ring
Michael Beaudry Cushion Diamond Platinum Ring

Michael Beaudry Cushion Diamond Platinum Ring

By Michael Beaudry

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

. There are two kite shape side diamonds with rounds accents weighing a total of 0.45cts, and the natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate Lugano Opal and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Estate Lugano Opal and White Diamond Ring in Platinum

Estate Lugano Opal and White Diamond Ring in Platinum

By Lugano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamond kite shapes and rounds. Ring size 5.75. Handmade platinum mounting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Trilliant-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Art Deco Trilliant-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum

Art Deco Trilliant-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

kite-shapes, in a round-cut diamond surround, in platinum.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings

By HYT Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

scintillating white diamonds, and Kite-shape white diamonds arranged in stream motif. Perfect as a gift for a

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ring, C. 1930
GIA Certified Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ring, C. 1930

GIA Certified Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ring, C. 1930

Located in Aspen, CO

excellently matched pair of kite shapes of the period. These diamonds are estimated to have a color of F/G

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oval Multicolor Gemstone Bracelet, 14K Gold, Birthstones Dec Jan Aug Feb Nov
Oval Multicolor Gemstone Bracelet, 14K Gold, Birthstones Dec Jan Aug Feb Nov

Oval Multicolor Gemstone Bracelet, 14K Gold, Birthstones Dec Jan Aug Feb Nov

Located in Austin, TX

shapes with diamond cut patterns for plenty of sparkle. The bracelet measures 6.75 inches long and 8.3 mm

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Peter Suchy Kite Shape Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy Kite Shape Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy Kite Shape Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Unique unusual kite shaped Art Deco step cut diamond from an estate circa 1910. The ring is brand

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

4.14 carats F VS Kite Diamond Drop Earrings
4.14 carats F VS Kite Diamond Drop Earrings

4.14 carats F VS Kite Diamond Drop Earrings

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous and unusual diamond drop earrings in classic tailored Kite Shape diamonds feature 1.54cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Michael Beaudry 6.82 Carat Peridot Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Michael Beaudry 6.82 Carat Peridot Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring

Michael Beaudry 6.82 Carat Peridot Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring

By Michael Beaudry

Located in Stamford, CT

full cut and kite shape Diamonds, in a platinum halo setting. 1 Emerald cut green Peridot, approx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Peridot Earrings 9.37 Carat Kite Shapes
Peridot Earrings 9.37 Carat Kite Shapes

Peridot Earrings 9.37 Carat Kite Shapes

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique 9.37 carat Mint Peridot kite shaped earrings, decorated with a total of 1.61 carat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.32ct Kite Shape Madagascar Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring R6389
1.32ct Kite Shape Madagascar Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring R6389

1.32ct Kite Shape Madagascar Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring R6389

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 1.32ct Kite Shape Madagascar Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring R6389 ♥ Solid 14k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.47 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
GIA Certified 3.47 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

GIA Certified 3.47 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

certificate #6177449676 2 round diamonds, approx. total weight .60cts, G, SI2 2 kite shape diamonds, approx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fei Liu 18 Karat Kite Shape Small Drop Earrings with Diamonds Mother of Pearls
Fei Liu 18 Karat Kite Shape Small Drop Earrings with Diamonds Mother of Pearls

Fei Liu 18 Karat Kite Shape Small Drop Earrings with Diamonds Mother of Pearls

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, .

Nova Collection. The beautiful asymmetry in this kite shape drop earrings are perfect for that

Category

2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Gold and Diamond Ring
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ring

Cartier Gold and Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold ring set with thirteen brilliant cut diamonds in kite shape with ribbed to the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A fine example of Art Deco style, this ring holds four kite shape sapphires and nine diamonds all

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pair of Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Pair of Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Pair of Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

pearl with a simple kite-shape diamond surround is typical of the ‘white’ theme of the period and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

3.02 Carat Kite Shape Ruby, Diamond and Garnet Rose Gold Pendant with GIA Report
3.02 Carat Kite Shape Ruby, Diamond and Garnet Rose Gold Pendant with GIA Report

3.02 Carat Kite Shape Ruby, Diamond and Garnet Rose Gold Pendant with GIA Report

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

3.02 carat Kite Shape (Burma) Ruby Set in hand made in rose gold with 40 brilliant cut diamonds

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Handmade Art Deco Style Spear Point and Kite Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
Handmade Art Deco Style Spear Point and Kite Shape Diamond Drop Earrings

Handmade Art Deco Style Spear Point and Kite Shape Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Melbourne, AU

small brilliant cut diamonds on a railed gallery articulated and suspended below a kite shaped diamond

Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kite Shape GIA Certified 3.0 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Kite Shape GIA Certified 3.0 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Kite Shape GIA Certified 3.0 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

a unique yet clean and timeless look by taking a custom cut linear kite shape diamond and pairing it

Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Kite Shape Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact kite shape diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 36 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a kite shape diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a kite shape diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gad & Co., J. Birnbach and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a kite cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a kite shape diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Kite Shape Diamond?

Prices for a kite shape diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $548 and can go as high as $196,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,690.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About Kite Shape Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A pear-shaped diamond is unique and it often symbolizes independence, strong will, and empowerment. A pear-shaped diamond can also represent wedding tears or tears of joy. It makes for a great choice of stone for an engagement ring.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular diamond earring shape can vary from season to season based on trends. However, some shapes have timeless appeal and always remain in style. Examples include stud earrings in brilliant round, oval and princess cuts. Explore a large selection of diamond earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A triangle shaped diamond is called a Triangular brilliant or a Trilliant or Trillion. They are cut so that there are three equally straight sides and are often cut from shallow double crystals.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    There is no single most popular diamond stud shape, as trends change from season to season and people's tastes vary. When comparing diamond studs, choose a shape that appeals to you. There are many options to choose from, including round, oval, pear and heart. Shop a large collection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    The best shape for diamond stud earrings is the one that appeals the most to you. If you want to maximize sparkle, consider earrings with brilliant cuts like the round brilliant, the princess cut, the pear cut or the oval cut. To show off the color and clarity of a diamond, opt for stepped cuts like the emerald, the baguette or the Asscher. Find a large selection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The most popular shapes for diamond stud earrings include round diamonds and princess cut diamonds. But stud earrings, no matter the shape, generally add a bit of glam to any ensemble. Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place. Find stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Although trends in bridal jewelry change over time, pear-shaped diamond engagement rings tend to remain popular. Jewelry makers have produced pear-shaped diamonds since the 15th century, when a Flemish diamond cutter named Lodewyk van Bercken first mastered the technique. Many people love the sparkle of the cut and find its mix of curves and points to be visually appealing. Find a diverse assortment of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.