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Angara Natural Bezel-Set Ruby and Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Ruby and Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Ruby and Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically sourced diamonds to create

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set 3.5 ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set 3.5 ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set 3.5 ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.02Closure: LobsterSetting Style: Bezel Setting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Round Brilliant Bezel Set 14 Karat Diamond By The Yard Bracelet In Stock
Natural Round Brilliant Bezel Set 14 Karat Diamond By The Yard Bracelet In Stock

Natural Round Brilliant Bezel Set 14 Karat Diamond By The Yard Bracelet In Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natural Round Brilliant Bezel Set 14 Karat Diamond By The Yard Bracelet This stunning 14-karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Alternating Bezel and Link Tennis Bracelet
14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Alternating Bezel and Link Tennis Bracelet

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Alternating Bezel and Link Tennis Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

, bezel set diamonds. 1 1/2 ct. dw. of diamonds make up this design that will bring joy to whoever wears

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Round brilliant solitaire engagement ring bezel platinum
Round brilliant solitaire engagement ring bezel platinum

Round brilliant solitaire engagement ring bezel platinum

Located in London, GB

0.35ct Diamond Ring Platinum Beautiful engagement ring. Diamond total weight 0.35ct. Diamond F

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Multishape Eternity Ring Bezel Set
18K Yellow Multishape Eternity Ring Bezel Set

18K Yellow Multishape Eternity Ring Bezel Set

By Belfiore Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

Multishape diamond ring set in a bezel set in 18K yellow gold. The ring consists of Emerald, Ovals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Oval 2.5 ct Citrine Bolo Bracelet with Bezel Diamonds in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Oval 2.5 ct Citrine Bolo Bracelet with Bezel Diamonds in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Oval 2.5 ct Citrine Bolo Bracelet with Bezel Diamonds in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

solid gold bolo bracelet, embellished with bezel-set graduated diamonds. This stunning bracelet is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Bezel-Set Oval Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Style Bezel-Set Oval Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Bezel-Set Oval Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically sourced diamonds to create

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Satin Gold Finish 3D Heart Shaped Slider Pendant w Round Bezel Set Diamond
14K Satin Gold Finish 3D Heart Shaped Slider Pendant w Round Bezel Set Diamond

14K Satin Gold Finish 3D Heart Shaped Slider Pendant w Round Bezel Set Diamond

Located in Jupiter, FL

of the piece is quite exquisite as diamonds are bezel set in the very center of the heart. Ten

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Bezel Earrings Studs in 18k YG
Baguette Bezel Earrings Studs in 18k YG

Baguette Bezel Earrings Studs in 18k YG

By M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Bezel set earrings studs in 18K YG 0.24ct each earring Total Carat Weight: 0.48ct

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring with Halo Diamonds 14K Gold
1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring with Halo Diamonds 14K Gold

1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring with Halo Diamonds 14K Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

bezel setting at its center. Surrounding the sapphire is a shimmering halo of round brilliant-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 18k Gold
0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 18k Gold

0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 18k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Minimalist diamond and gemstone flower studs earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond and gemstone studs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 14k Gold
0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 14k Gold

0.30ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Bezel Flower Studs with Diamonds in 14k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Minimalist diamond and gemstone flower studs earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond and gemstone studs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring
Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring

Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring

$970Sale Price / item|22% Off

Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring

Located in Istanbul, TR

Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring. Vintage style solitaire moissanite ring. Marquise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring
Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring

Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K White Gold Band Ring is a stunning piece crafted in 14K white gold

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring

Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring

Located in Fairfax, VA

Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring Size 7 13.82 grams

Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW

Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

brilliant-cut natural diamonds with a combined weight of 0.62 carat, each diamond measuring around 4.5 mm in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW

Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

brilliant-cut natural diamonds with a combined weight of 0.62 carat, each diamond measuring around 4.5 mm in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring

Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold Bezel Set Triple Row Ring
14K White Gold Bezel Set Triple Row Ring

14K White Gold Bezel Set Triple Row Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

of sparkling round diamonds, set in a stylish and secure bezel setting. The diamonds are carefully

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Purple Pink Rose Sapphire Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Purple Pink Rose Sapphire Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring

Purple Pink Rose Sapphire Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Multi Color Pink Ombre Eternity Patterns Ring Purple Pink Rose Sapphire Diamond Bezel Eternity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire...

18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring
18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring

18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

18K rose gold Ruby and Diamond ring. Set with natural gemstones and glistening 18k solid gold

Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring
Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring

Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bright, eco-friendly diamonds, resulting in a piece that is both modern and classic. Perfect as a wedding

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.86 Carat Bezel Set Emerald Cut Eternity Band
4.86 Carat Bezel Set Emerald Cut Eternity Band

4.86 Carat Bezel Set Emerald Cut Eternity Band

Located in Chicago, IL

This unique ring boasts 15 emerald cut diamonds weighing a total of 4.86 carats. Bezel set in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 6.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18-Karat Eternity Band In Stock
Natural 6.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18-Karat Eternity Band In Stock

Natural 6.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18-Karat Eternity Band In Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natural 6.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18-Karat Eternity Band Material: 18k Rose Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Chain Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Round Diamond Drop Earrings
Gold Chain Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Round Diamond Drop Earrings

Gold Chain Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Round Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Gold Chain Bezel 14K Gold Round Diamond Drop Earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Bezel Set Diamond Circle 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Stud Earrings
Bezel Set Diamond Circle 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Stud Earrings

Bezel Set Diamond Circle 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamonds to create an exquisite and glamorous look. Weighing 3.58 grams, these earrings feature 1.00 carat

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring
Teardrop Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring

Teardrop Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Teardrop Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring features natural diamonds set in 14K

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Topaz Diamond Ring, Swiss Blue Three-Stone Ring Bezel Set w .42 Carats
Topaz Diamond Ring, Swiss Blue Three-Stone Ring Bezel Set w .42 Carats

Topaz Diamond Ring, Swiss Blue Three-Stone Ring Bezel Set w .42 Carats

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This lovely Swiss blue topaz and diamond band ring has a stunning delicate three stone design

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bubble Bezel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Bubble Bezel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings

Bubble Bezel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bubble Bezel Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings are a delicate blend of elegance and

Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chevron Bubble Diamond Band .34ct in 18k White Gold Bezel Zig Zag Stackable Ring
Chevron Bubble Diamond Band .34ct in 18k White Gold Bezel Zig Zag Stackable Ring

Chevron Bubble Diamond Band .34ct in 18k White Gold Bezel Zig Zag Stackable Ring

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This lovely chevron bubble ring gives the illusion of an eternity ring. The bezel diamonds go 3/4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel and Original Dial from 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel and Original Dial from 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel and Original Dial from 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

with its original dial and custom made diamond bezel. The watch has just been serviced by our team and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Multi Shape 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet
Multi Shape 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet

Multi Shape 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, modern, and timeless — the Multi-Shape Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet is a true

Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Angara Natural East-West Bezel-Set Oval Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural East-West Bezel-Set Oval Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural East-West Bezel-Set Oval Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Total Diamond Weight: 0.08 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1/3 CTTW Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Natural 1/3 CTTW Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold

Natural 1/3 CTTW Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Simple and elegant natural diamond stud earrings bezel set in 14 karat white gold for long-lasting

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Huggie 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Hoop Earrings
Diamond Huggie 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Hoop Earrings

Diamond Huggie 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Hoop Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Diamond Huggie 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Hoop Earrings feature dazzling natural full-cut

Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bubble Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
Bubble Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Earrings

Bubble Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bubble Bezel 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Earrings feature a captivating blend of luxury

Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Modern Diamond Bezel For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the modern diamond bezel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2439 vintage or 4445 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a modern diamond bezel 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. Creating a modern diamond bezel has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, ANGARA INC. and VR Jewels are consistently popular. A modern diamond bezel can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5186, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our modern diamond bezel for sale are for women, but there are 2045 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Modern Diamond Bezel?

The price for a modern diamond bezel starts at $0 and tops out at $977,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,849.

A Close Look at Modern Jewelry

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Modern Diamond Bezel
  • A bezel is a type of setting style that surrounds the diamond with metal to hold it in place (instead of prongs).
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a diamond bezel has real gemstones depends on the pieces. Luxury watchmakers like Rolex and Cartier use genuine diamonds on bezels. Other watch brands frequently utilize synthetic diamonds, crystals or rhinestones. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted diamond gemstone watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Rolex does make diamond bezels. You can see gemstone-encrusted designs on timepieces like the Day-Date 36, the DateJust 3 and the Pearlmaster 34. Many watches in the Lady-DateJust collection also have diamond bezels. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Rolex watches.