17.5 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Pear Cut Diamond Layered Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 17.5 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Multi Strand Necklace features three layers of diamonds one with marquise cut, second with pear cut diamonds and third...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,345Sale Price / item|20% Off
20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Pear Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Pear Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold This breathtaking piece features seamless mixed cut diamonds in studded in multi strand necklace.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$37,689Sale Price / item|20% Off
20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking piece features seamless mixed cut diamonds in studded in multi strand necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
25 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Tennis Necklace G/H Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 25 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkly e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.49 Carat Tri-Color Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A pretty pendant necklace, showcasing three rows of multi-color diamonds, set in a heart shape design.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karen Melfi Collection 20KY Natural Colored Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This easy to wear necklace is an everyday wearable necklace. 20 karat yellow gold tubes between natural color diamonds. Multi-color diamonds in bead and cube cuts, ranging from appro...
Diamond, Gold
Green, Orange, White and Champagne Diamond Flower Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning multi-color diamond flower pendant on 18K white gold, 16 inch cable link chain.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,940Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander GIA Certified 2.82ctt Fancy Intense Pink & Yellow Diamond Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning multi color diamonds earrings. From Fancy Deep to Fancy Intense, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...
"Swirling Waters" Ring by Alex Sepkus
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 8.1 grams STONES: .50 carats total weight of multi-color diamonds HALLMARKS: ALEX SEPKUS and 750 for 18k STOCK NUMBER: 27685 Jewelry acquired from this dealer mus...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The butterfly design is further brought to life with a graceful arrangement of multi-color diamonds, beautifully complemented by natural white diamonds that add contrast and sparkle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 22 Carat Multi-Color Rose Cut & Round Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular 18K yellow gold dome cocktail ring features over 22 carats of multi-color diamonds including a rose-cut oval center, surrounded by concentric layers of fancy yellow,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Emerald Shapes - 14 Carats Multi Color Diamonds - 1.50 Carat Colors : Gray, Black, Whi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1.34 Carat Pear Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Perfect for those seeking an alternative to the classic engagement ring. 1 pear rose cut natural multi-color diamond, approx. total weight 1.34 cts, 9.2 x 7.20 x 2.69mm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiger Print Diamond Cufflinks in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning designer multi color diamond cufflinks in tiger print. These cufflinks are very well crafted in 18k rose gold and set with white, yellow and black diamonds in a tiger print ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
50 Carat Briolette Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Dazzling Elegance
Located in Chicago, IL
Multi-color diamonds often include shades such as yellow, brown, blue, or even pink, adding a unique flair to the necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace 07.1 CTTW 18KT Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold pendant featuring multi color gemstones with round brilliants in between each stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,175Sale Price / item|25% Off
South Sea Multi-Color Tincup Chain Necklace
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14k White gold chaim 12-15mm South Sea Multi color tincup
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
0.54ct Pave Diamond & Multicolor Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Metal Color : Yellow Gold Stone Color : Multi-color Diamond Carat Weight : .54ttcw Lead Time : 4-8...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful piece is perfect for the Fall season and will be great throughout the year with any outfit! 14 karat yellow gold cable chain- 16 inches long. Three colored sapphires w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
Multi Color Opal & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Bracelet Features 109 Opal stones in multiple vibrant colors totaling 70.69 cts and 307 diamonds totaling 8.84 cts. set in 18k Yellow Gold Length: 7' inc...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$2,055Sale Price|25% Off
Zigzag Multi Color Tourmaline and Pink Fresh Water Pearl Dangle
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold Fresh Water Pearls 11-12mm 2.01 cts Multi Color Tourmaline 3.24 Grams Gold
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond bracelet 12 floral sections with 96 round diamonds approx 8.55 ct and 4 oval yellow sapphires app 5.44 ct and 4 oval sapphires app 5.93 ct and oval ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bellarri Citrine Multi-Color Gemstones Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adding uniqueness to it are 4.15 carat total weight multi-color gemstones and 0.21 carat total weight diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique piece featuring 38.60 carats of cabochon gemstones which include multi-colored tourmalines as well as other gemstones. They are accented by 0.33 carats of round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Pearl Bracelet with Diamonds
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with golden, gray, and brown Pearls, as well as Round Brilliant cut white, yellow, and brown Diamonds. Signed by Yvel Size 7 1/2 inches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bellarri Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They feature 4.51 carats of multi-color gemstones that are channel-set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace features a stunning array of multicolored tourmalines, each on carefully selected for its vibrant hue and natural brilliance. The stones are delicately arrang...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Chopard Multi Color Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Multi Color Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings A pair of earrings featuring pear shaped blue, pink, orange, yellow and green sapphires accented with round and rose cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,950 / item
Multi-Color Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A multi color enamel bangle bracelet handmade in 18K gold & sterling silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Sterling Silver
Chopard Multi Color Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Multi Color Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings A pair of earrings featuring pear shape blue, yellow, purple, green, pink, orange and green sapphires. accented with r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed in 18k white gold, this unique and elegant bracelet satisfies the pink and blue lover alike! With two rows of 101 round brilliant diamonds, weighing a total of 2.61 carats, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Color Enamel Bar Anklet Bracelet 2.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian made, this 14 karat yellow gold anklet bracelet features multi-color enamel bars weighing 2.7 grams. Available in other colors & shapes.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi Color Gemstone 1.50ct Diamond Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by multi color gemstone accents.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Multi-Color and Multi-Shaped 38.00 Carat of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Tri-row multi colored diamond bracelet featuring multi-color and multi-shaped diamonds, totaling 38.00 carats of diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18K gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
4.00ct Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature lovely oval cut multi color sapphires that weigh approximately 4.00ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi color pearl neckalce
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold South Sea Multi-Colored Pearl Single Strand Necklace Diamond Clasp Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 83.7 grams Pearls: South sea cultured pearls 10-12.5mm each Diam...
Diamond, Pearl
2.70ct Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is set with lovely oval cut multi color sapphires that weigh approximately 2.70ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Shaped & Multi Color Multi Sapphire Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are further accented with sparkling diamonds, adding a touch of luxury. Perfect for adding a touch of color to any outfit, these earrings are a must-have for lovers of f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Color Gemstone and Round Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Multi Color Gemstones: fancy cut: 2.57cttw Diamond: 56 round cut: 0.40cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Weight: 6.2 grams
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
7.26 carats of blue/violet, green and pink sapphires set with 3.52 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Approximately 2 inches in length. All set in 18k white gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.80ct Diamond 0.70ct Multi Color Gemstone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of 18k yellow gold earrings. The earrings feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.80ct. The color of these diamonds is E-F with VS cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and Multi-Color Sapphire Square Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Multi-Color Sapphire Square Pendant Necklace A yellow gold necklace with long bar links spaced by textured gold bead accents, suspending a square pendant pavé-set with r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi-Color Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern Italian ring is made in 18k rose gold and set with a stunningly colorful array of natural faceted oval sapphires - 20 sapphires of an estimated 14.5 carats, 1 center sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.08 Carat Natural Multi Colour Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.13 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.08 ct Colour: Mu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.08 Carat Natural Multi Colour Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.13 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.08 ct Colour: Mu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Swirl Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and colorful brooch featuring 3.25 carats of oval shaped fancy-colored sapphires. The colors include blue, pink, green, yellow, and orange, all matching in size and shape. Alon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with four Emerald cut non-heat treated multi-color Sapphires weighing a total of 4.50 carats and accenting Round Brilliant cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi Color Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
Multi-Color Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant Vibrant yellow and orange tourmalines radiate warmth in this handcrafted 14k yellow gold pendant.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.72ct Multi Color Sapphire 0.97ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is set with lovely oval cut multi color sapphires that weigh approximately 1.72ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
29.00ct Multi Color Gemstone 2.00ct Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 14k white gold necklace. The necklace is set with pear and marquise cut citrine, blue topaz, amethyst and peridot that weigh approximately 29.00ct. The colored st...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Kt Multi Color Pearls & Diamonds Beaded Bracelet
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Multi Color Pearls & Diamonds Beaded Bracelet Size : to fit max 18 cm wrist ( size can be adapted by adding some links ) Weight : 58.9 Gram
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, set with round multi color sapphires (stones are approx. 3mm to 5mm in diameter) and approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2.40ct Multi Color Sapphire 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 14k white gold ring. The ring is set with lovely oval cut sapphires that weigh approximately 2.40ct. The sapphires are accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Topaz & Rainbow Sapphire Tennis Necklace 14K White Gold & Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Multi-Color Topaz, Blue Topaz Amethyst Green Topaz Yellow Topaz 14 Karat Diamond A wonderful necklace full of life and color.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quar...
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Multi Fancy Shape Multi Color Gemstones 14K White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fairfax, VA
Multi Fancy Shape Multi Color Gemstones (Sapphires, Amethysts, Tsavorites) 5.07 CTW Round Diamond 1.2 CTW of white & black diamonds 14K White Gold 60 x 50 mm length width ratio of in...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 28.10Ct Total Weight Natural Multi Color Round Sapphires Bracelet
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an absolutely beautiful bracelet with a rainbow array of colors of Natural Round Sapphires. These sapphires are very clean and the colors are vibrant, rich and highly brillia...
Sapphire, White Gold
Multi-Color Montana Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite tennis bracelet is set with 42 natural round multi-color sapphires mined in Montana totaling 9.67 carats interspersed with 9 natural round diamonds totaling 0.97 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.42Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.42Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bands Beautifully curated Stackable Bands with Multi Color Sapphires and Diamonds!
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold,...
Multi Color Sapphire Diamond White Gold Stacked Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Inspired - on trend Multi Color Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacked Band There are 12 Round Cut Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh approximately a total weight of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer is presenting 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet with a row of an invisible set Rainbow color Princess Cut Sapphires of the total weight of 8.80 Carat and 1.80 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.