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Daniel K Diamond

Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Chain Link Bracelet
Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Chain Link Bracelet

Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Chain Link Bracelet

By Daniel K

Located in Miami, FL

Weight: 37.1 Grams Measurements: 7” Length, 19 mm Width Signed: Daniel K and numbered Condition: Excellent Accompanied by a professional appraisal document.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Circle Dangle Drop Earrings

Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Circle Dangle Drop Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in Miami, FL

Weight: 20.8 Grams Measurements: 70 mm Length x 28 mm Width Condition: Excellent Signed: Daniel K Accompanied by a professional appraisal document.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Clover Pendant by Daniel K.
Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Clover Pendant by Daniel K.

Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Clover Pendant by Daniel K.

By Daniel K

Located in San Francisco, CA

From the heart of New York City comes this exquisite pendant necklace featuring a platinum clover design from Daniel K that showcases the incredible craftsmanship and fine micro-pave...

Category

Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Daniel K Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Drop Necklace
Daniel K Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Drop Necklace

Daniel K Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Drop Necklace

By Daniel K

Located in Miami, FL

Weight: 28.5 Grams Measurements: 25” Length, 28 mm WidthSigned: Daniel K Condition: Excellent Accompanied by a professional appraisal document.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Daniel K Platinum Geometrical Diamond Pendant, GIA 0.84ct F/SI, Contemporary
Daniel K Platinum Geometrical Diamond Pendant, GIA 0.84ct F/SI, Contemporary

Daniel K Platinum Geometrical Diamond Pendant, GIA 0.84ct F/SI, Contemporary

By Daniel K

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of contemporary architectural jewelry, this platinum diamond pendant by Daniel K embodies precision, proportion, and refined brilliance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K. Platinum Cross Pendant with 6 GIA Certified 4.38 Asscher Cut Diamonds
Daniel K. Platinum Cross Pendant with 6 GIA Certified 4.38 Asscher Cut Diamonds

Daniel K. Platinum Cross Pendant with 6 GIA Certified 4.38 Asscher Cut Diamonds

By Daniel K

Located in New York, NY

This platinum cross is designed with six evenly matched Asscher Cut Diamonds. Each one of the Diamonds is in a four prong setting. Each diamond has it's own GIA certificate. The plat...

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Daniel K Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Daniel K Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

Daniel K Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Total Diamond Weight 3.06ct, Hallmark "Daniel K" & Serial Numbers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

DANIEL K Diamond Necklace
DANIEL K Diamond Necklace

DANIEL K Diamond Necklace

By Daniel K

Located in NY, NY

PLATINUM CONTEMPORARY DIAMOND PENDANT , 4.76 dwt., 0.30ct. TW CTR, 0.75ct. TW MELEE RETAIL $12,500

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K  Diamond Earrings
Daniel K  Diamond Earrings

Daniel K Diamond Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in NY, NY

Platinum 14.46CT D-F VVS1-VS2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K Diamond Platinum Clover Earrings
Daniel K Diamond Platinum Clover Earrings

Daniel K Diamond Platinum Clover Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in NY, NY

Platinum, 2.11CT diamond earrings Color/Clarity I SI1 AS Clover Earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K. Diamond Pendant

Daniel K. Diamond Pendant

Located in NY, NY

A simple Daniel K. platinum contemporary pendant set with an estimated diamond weight of 1.65ct

Category

2010s More Necklaces

Daniel K Diamond hoops earrings white gold 18K
Daniel K Diamond hoops earrings white gold 18K

Daniel K Diamond hoops earrings white gold 18K

By Daniel K

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant pair of hoops earring signed Daniel K in white gold 18K. These earrings are full of round diamonds inside out and have small diamond hoops around the earlobe.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Daniel K Diamond bangle bracelets in rose, yellow and grey gold 18K
Daniel K Diamond bangle bracelets in rose, yellow and grey gold 18K

Daniel K Diamond bangle bracelets in rose, yellow and grey gold 18K

By Daniel K

Located in London, GB

Three bangle bracelets signed by Daniel K, one in yellow gold, one in rose gold and grey gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Daniel K Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Daniel K Platinum Diamond Bracelet

Daniel K Platinum Diamond Bracelet

By Daniel K

Located in NY, NY

Daniel K platinum bracelet is set with diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Platinum

Daniel K Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
Daniel K Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring

Daniel K Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring

By Daniel K

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Daniel K Eternity Band in Platinum, (15) Round Diamonds D-F Color / VS clarity, Total Diamond Weight 6.17ct, Size 5.5 US/ 51 EUR, Hallmark "Daniel K" & serial numbers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K. 1.06 Carat Square Diamond Platinum  Ring

Daniel K. 1.06 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in NY, NY

A Daniel K. platinum contemporary ring set with an estimated diamond weight of 1.06ct

Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.22 Carat Asscher Diamond Earrings
4.22 Carat Asscher Diamond Earrings

4.22 Carat Asscher Diamond Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in La Jolla, CA

Stunning platinum diamond earrings with 0.90 and 0.92ct center GIA-certified Asscher cut diamonds and 2.40cttw of round brilliant cut diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.22 Carat Asscher Platinum Diamond Earrings GIA Certified
4.22 Carat Asscher Platinum Diamond Earrings GIA Certified

4.22 Carat Asscher Platinum Diamond Earrings GIA Certified

By Daniel K

Located in La Jolla, CA

Stunning platinum diamond earrings with 0.90 and 0.92ct center GIA-certified Asscher cut diamonds and 2.40cttw of round brilliant cut diamonds. All information provided for your tru...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K Diamond Gold Necklace
Daniel K Diamond Gold Necklace

Daniel K Diamond Gold Necklace

By Daniel K

Located in Southampton, PA

Take your fashion to the next level with this simple yet stylish Daniel K. 18K white gold diamond necklace. Adorned with 2.00 ct. of the most dazzling diamonds, this necklace will ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Daniel K Fine Diamond Geometrically Stylized Platinum Necklace
Daniel K Fine Diamond Geometrically Stylized Platinum Necklace

Daniel K Fine Diamond Geometrically Stylized Platinum Necklace

By Daniel K

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A beautiful geometrically inspired necklace, utilizing space while remaining lightweight and wearable. The overall space utilized lends this piece an impactful presence, both noticea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K. 1.94 Carat GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamonds Platinum Clover Earrings
Daniel K. 1.94 Carat GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamonds Platinum Clover Earrings

Daniel K. 1.94 Carat GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamonds Platinum Clover Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in San Francisco, CA

Daniel K. platinum clover earrings features two GIA 0.97-ct H VS1 Asscher Cut Diamonds totaling 1.94-ctw for both.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Asscher Cut and Yellow Diamond Ring, Signed Daniel K
Asscher Cut and Yellow Diamond Ring, Signed Daniel K

Asscher Cut and Yellow Diamond Ring, Signed Daniel K

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A unique and creative creation, rendered in platinum and set with four asscher cut diamonds, 3.80 cttw that are intersected with 31 yellow diamonds, .44cttw. This is artful and unusu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K Diamond Earrings 1.36TCW Square Emerald & Round 18k Gold & Platinum
Daniel K Diamond Earrings 1.36TCW Square Emerald & Round 18k Gold & Platinum

Daniel K Diamond Earrings 1.36TCW Square Emerald & Round 18k Gold & Platinum

Located in San Diego, CA

Daniel K Style: Emerald Cut with Round Brilliant Diamonds Earrings *** Square Emerald Cut Diamond ( Assher Cut ) center stone is bezel set with Round Brilliant Diamonds pave set aro...

Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Daniel K Diamond Necklace
Daniel K Diamond Necklace

Daniel K Diamond Necklace

By Daniel K

Located in NY, NY

PLAT DANIEL K. CONTEMPORARY DIAMOND PENDANT, 5.89 dwt., 2.53ct.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

DANIEL K Diamond Platinum Bracelet
DANIEL K Diamond Platinum Bracelet

DANIEL K Diamond Platinum Bracelet

By Daniel K

Located in NY, NY

PLATINUM CONTEMPORARY DIAMOND BRACELET, 7.02 dwt., 4.37ct. TW CTR, 1.03ct. TW MELEE RETAIL $111,900

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

DANIEL K Diamond Open Quatrefoil Drop Earrings

DANIEL K Diamond Open Quatrefoil Drop Earrings

By Daniel K

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diamond open quatrefoil drop earrings, centering on an asscher-cut diamond, the two asscher-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.11 total carats (E-color/SI1-clarity), surrounded by...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K Asscher-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Daniel K Asscher-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring

Daniel K Asscher-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Daniel K

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diamond cocktail ring, set with seven near-colorless asscher-cut diamonds weighing 6.49 total carats (each GIA-certified: between 0.90-0.95 carats apiece, with I color/VVS1-SI1 clari...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K Asscher-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring

Daniel K Asscher-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Daniel K

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diamond cocktail ring, set with seven near-colorless asscher-cut diamonds weighing 6.49 total carats (each GIA-certified: between 0.90-0.95 carats apiece, with I color/VVS1-SI1 clari...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Daniel K Fancy Pink Diamond Gold 3-Row Band Ring
Daniel K Fancy Pink Diamond Gold 3-Row Band Ring

Daniel K Fancy Pink Diamond Gold 3-Row Band Ring

By Daniel K

Located in Greenwich, CT

3-row pink diamond domed band ring, showcasing natural fancy pink diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 total carats (VS1-SI1 clarity), mounted in 18k pink gold, the band measuring ap...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Daniel K ​Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Three Row Band Ring
Daniel K ​Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Three Row Band Ring

Daniel K ​Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Three Row Band Ring

By Daniel K

Located in Vail, CO

Yellow diamond domed band ring, showcasing three rows of pavé-set natural fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing approximately 2.41 total carats, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion-Cut Diamond Eternity Band '11.17 Carat Tw'

Cushion-Cut Diamond Eternity Band '11.17 Carat Tw'

By Daniel K

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diamond eternity band ring, featuring cushion brilliant-cut diamonds set in a shared prong, "U"-style platinum setting. Thirteen diamonds weighing 11.17 total carats (G-H color, VVS...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Vintage 1920s American Modernist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

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Located in OVIEDO, AS

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

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Daniel K Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate daniel k diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a daniel k 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A daniel k diamond from Daniel K, Daniel Brush and Daniel & John Welby — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a daniel k diamond featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also asscher cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a daniel k diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Daniel K Diamond?

The price for a daniel k diamond starts at $1,200 and tops out at $146,295 with these rings, on average, selling for $16,999.

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.