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Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Diamond Bezel and Gold Roman Numeral Markers / Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather tweed, 20mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Station Bezel Set 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Round Diamonds Necklace
Station Bezel Set 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Round Diamonds Necklace

Station Bezel Set 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Round Diamonds Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant 14K gold station necklace is crafted with natural diamonds set in yellow and white

Category

2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Diamond Bezel and Gold Roman Numeral Markers / Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Factory Original

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 36" in Length 18K White & Yellow Gold
A Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 36" in Length 18K White & Yellow Gold

A Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 36" in Length 18K White & Yellow Gold

By A. Link & Co.

Located in Los Gatos, CA

long or doubled. This Necklace is so versatile. The necklace has 41 Round Brilliant Diamonds bezel

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Bezel Set Line Bracelet
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Bezel Set Line Bracelet

18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Bezel Set Line Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet. A harmonious blend of vibrant gemstones and brilliant diamonds comes together

Category

20th Century French Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Bezel set Tennis Necklace in Platinum totaling 8.17 carat
Bezel set Tennis Necklace in Platinum totaling 8.17 carat

Bezel set Tennis Necklace in Platinum totaling 8.17 carat

By M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Diamond bezel set Tennis Necklace in Platinum 950 76 round diamonds F/G Color VS Clarity Total

Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Radiant Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Tennis Bracelet
Radiant Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Tennis Bracelet

Radiant Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Tennis Bracelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Embrace timeless elegance with our 14k Gold Round Tennis Bracelet, featuring bezel-set diamonds

Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Minimalist Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Signet
Minimalist Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Signet

Minimalist Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Signet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Refined and radiant, this 14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring features a single, brilliant diamond set in a

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Diamond Markers and black and white Diamond Bezel / Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 19mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

14K Bezel Stackable Rings White, Yellow, and Rose
14K Bezel Stackable Rings White, Yellow, and Rose

14K Bezel Stackable Rings White, Yellow, and Rose

By Belfiore Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

These fashion stackable rings are set in a bezel. The rings are 3/4 of the way eternity making it

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Diamond Bezel and Diamond Markers / Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Factory original Oyster Bracelet

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Diamond Bezel and Diamond Markers / Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Factory original Oyster Bracelet

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Diamond Markers and black and white Diamond Bezel / Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Factory Original

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bezel Set 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Stud Earrings
Bezel Set 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Stud Earrings

Bezel Set 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Stud Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

polished bezel setting that enhances its sparkle and offers a sleek, modern silhouette. Designed for

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Rare White Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel O.P Date with Rare White Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Rare White Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Custom Made Diamond and Turquoise Bezel Baton Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 19mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

8.00 Carat, Oval Cut, Bubble Bezel Bracelet in 14K White Gold
8.00 Carat, Oval Cut, Bubble Bezel Bracelet in 14K White Gold

8.00 Carat, Oval Cut, Bubble Bezel Bracelet in 14K White Gold

Located in New York, NY

line of oval cut diamonds, each individually bezel-set in warm 14K white gold. The sleek, open-backed

Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.30 Carat, Emerald Cut, Bubble Bezel Bracelet in 14K White Gold
9.30 Carat, Emerald Cut, Bubble Bezel Bracelet in 14K White Gold

9.30 Carat, Emerald Cut, Bubble Bezel Bracelet in 14K White Gold

Located in New York, NY

line of emerald cut diamonds, each individually bezel-set in warm 14K white gold. The sleek, open

Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch
Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch

Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch Brand: Baume & Mercier Model:  5231

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 2.24 ct Emerald-Cut East-West Bezel Set Band Ring
Elegant 2.24 ct Emerald-Cut East-West Bezel Set Band Ring

Elegant 2.24 ct Emerald-Cut East-West Bezel Set Band Ring

By Hakimi's Gem

Located in Chicago, IL

A sophisticated band ring featuring 14 emerald-cut white diamonds, totaling 2.24 carats. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bezel Set Round-Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold
Bezel Set Round-Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold

Bezel Set Round-Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold

Located in Istanbul, TR

Bezel Set Round-CutMoissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold. 0.5 ct moissanite stacking ring. Classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.30 Carat Emerald Half Bezel East West Set 14K Gold Unisex Ring
1.30 Carat Emerald Half Bezel East West Set 14K Gold Unisex Ring

1.30 Carat Emerald Half Bezel East West Set 14K Gold Unisex Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Half bezel east west set A striking emerald cut 1.30 carat emerald is flanked by channel set round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Bezel 4.2ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Bezel 4.2ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Bezel 4.2ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.1Closure: LobsterSetting Style: Bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold

Bezel-Set Round 1.15 ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-8mm)
Bezel-Set Round 1.15 ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-8mm)

Bezel-Set Round 1.15 ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-8mm)

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bezel setting. This simple yet alluring opal pendant is designed to make an elegant style statement with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Bezel Set Cushion 3.6ct Garnet Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
Angara Natural Bezel Set Cushion 3.6ct Garnet Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women

Angara Natural Bezel Set Cushion 3.6ct Garnet Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamonds are mounted in bezel settings. Intricate milgrain details surround the intense red gemstone and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

GIA 2.00 Cts E VVS1 Round Brilliant Toi Et Moi Infinity Bezel Set Ring 18K Gold
GIA 2.00 Cts E VVS1 Round Brilliant Toi Et Moi Infinity Bezel Set Ring 18K Gold

GIA 2.00 Cts E VVS1 Round Brilliant Toi Et Moi Infinity Bezel Set Ring 18K Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This elegant infinity-style Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baume Creation Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Baume Creation Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Baume Creation Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

consisting of a modern brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting and a pear-shaped tanzanite held in place by

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
New Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

New Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

five modern brilliant-cut diamonds. A bezel-set diamond extends this motif and holds a lapis lazuli

Category

2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

displays a feature bezel set step cut natural emerald. The emerald is flanked above by five modern

Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2000s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
2000s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

2000s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

0.38 Ct modern brilliant round cut diamond bezel set to the center of the setting. Emanating from the

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Stunning modern bezel set diamond solitaire ring yellow gold. High Jewelry by Alexander Beverly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills Certified 21.75ct Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18k
Alexander Beverly Hills Certified 21.75ct Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18k

Alexander Beverly Hills Certified 21.75ct Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18k

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Sensational modern alternating multi natural yellow diamond bezel set tennis bracelet, EGL

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

2.86 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
2.86 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

2.86 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

displays a central 1.30 Ct bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamond. A further four modern brilliant

Category

Early 2000s Scottish Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, all bezel set to the design. The elevated ring shoulders

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.12ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.12ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.12ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Modern bezel set diamond bangle, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 42 round diamonds, 1.12 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.26ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.26ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.26ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Modern bezel set diamond bangle, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 23 round diamonds, 1.19 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

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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.