18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Diamonds and Multi-Color Pendant Necklace
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Diamonds and Multi-Color Pendant Neclas 7 Diamonds 0.35 Carat GVS 1 Amethyst 1.26 Carat 8 Amethyst 1,58 Carat 4 Peridot 3,45 Carat 4 Amethyst Navet 2...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Pink Sapphire and Diamond Teardrop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Teardrop earrings Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Stones: Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Total Item Weight (grams): 9.2 Dimensions: 15 mm x 13 mm
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Diamond, Multi-Color Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Brooch
Located in Pikesville, MD
A substantial and stunning 18 karat gold flower design brooch featuring high quality diamonds, white south sea pearls, pink, yellow and blue sapphires. Brooch has a total diamond wei...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Le Vian Ring Multi-Color Fancy Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics® Ring featuring 1/15 cts. Red Diamonds, 1/6 cts. - Diamonds, 1/10 cts. Green Diamonds, 1/4 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™ Ring Size: 5.75 Ring may or...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Long Multi Color Pearl in Motion Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long 18k white gold necklace by Mikimoto with multi color 9.5mm to 10mm pearls. Length can be adjusted up to 44".
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold|$759 / item
Le Vian Ring Multi-Color Fancy Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics® Ring featuring 1/15 cts. Red Diamonds, 1/6 cts. - Diamonds, 1/10 cts. Green Diamonds, 1/4 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™ Ring Size: 5.75 Ring may or...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Multi-color Pink Sapphire Pave and Diamond Peony Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18k White Gold (Black Rhodium Plated) Light to Dark Diamond- Cut Pink Sapphire Pave and Diamond Earrings. Hinged Post with French Clip. Marked (18k)
18k Gold
Multi-Color Garnet Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, UK
This 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring features Amethysts, Garnets and Diamonds. This Cocktail Ring is truly an impressive piece of jewellery. Produced in Italy, with attention to a very small...
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow and White Gold Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Columbia, MO
This unique pendant is full of color & sparkle! It is simple yet elegant & beautiful. It features 6 natural, oval cut sapphires: 2 yellow, 2 pink, 1 blue, & 1 green. These multicolor...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Jacob & Co. Multi-Color Dial Stainless Steel Diamond Five Wristwatch 40 mm
By Jacob & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A perfect piece of accessory to pair with both your daytime casuals as well as smarter and chic looks, this Five Time Zone wristwatch by Jacob & Co. is designed to flatter. Made from...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Turmaline Multi-Color and Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k Gold on Sterling Silver
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Turmaline= About 80 ct total Diamonds= Single Cut Black about 0.20 ct total Diameter= 2.5 inches Width= 1 1/4 inches Weights= 117gr Hinged With lock and safety lock as well.
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
LeVian Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Levian Multi Color Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian Multi Color Opal And Diamond Ring In 14K Rose Gold Size 7
LeVian 14K White Gold Multi Color Gemstone & Diamond Disco Ball Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring Passion Ruby™, Forest Green Tsavorite™, Blue Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, 1/4 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold® Diamonds Breakdown: 1/4 cts Wh...
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Pavé Multi-Hued Fancy Color Diamond 18" Pendant Neckalce
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics® Pendant featuring .10 cts Red Diamonds, .20 cts Fancy Diamonds, .30 cts Vanilla Diamonds®, .08 cts Green Diamonds set in 14K Honey Gold™ Diamonds Breakdown: .30 ct...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Sapphire Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl Quartz Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in London, UK
Unique Earrings combine Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphires and Diamonds set in 18 Karat Rose Gold. In addition, Quartz is placed on top of Mother of Pearl and Lapis Lazuli to provide a gla...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
1960s Tutti Frutti Multi Color Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire, emerald, peridot and tourmaline cabochons along with 0.36ctw of H/VS diamonds. The ring is a size 6, ring top is 24mm x 28mm, sits approx....
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Stambolian 18K White Yellow Gold No Heat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K White Yellow Gold No Heat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Band Ring This band by Stambolian is crafted in solid 18k white gold with diamonds and five, no-heat, Emerald c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
12.2 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Full Finger Floral Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Designed in the shape of a flower, Butani's 18-karat white gold full-finger ring features a multitude of stunning gemstones. A 0.42 carat oval emerald is centered with multicolor sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian 14K Rose Gold Domed Pavé Multi-Hued Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics® Ring featuring .12 cts Green Diamonds, .13 cts Blue Diamonds, .28 cts Fancy Diamonds, .26 cts Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Strawberry Gold® Diamonds Breakdown: .28 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Le Vian 14K Rose Gold Domed Pavé Multi-Hued Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics® Ring featuring .12 cts Green Diamonds, .13 cts Blue Diamonds, .28 cts Fancy Diamonds, .26 cts Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Strawberry Gold® Diamonds Breakdown: .28 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Rosecut and Full Cut Diamond Rose Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold ring set with five multicolor Rose cut diamonds and one full cut cognac colored diamond, 2.10 total carat weight. this ring was desinged and made by llyn strong. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Levian Multi Color Spessartine Diamond Ring In 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian Multi Color Spessartine Diamond Ring In 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Excuisite Large Coral, Gold and Multi Color Stone Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Over the top amazing large 18K gold bracelet / clamper with a spectacular carved natural coral floral group at center, with multi color saffire and vaious color carved cabochons, fre...
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi-Color Pearl, Colored Stone and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique necklace in 18kt. yellow gold has three 9mm freshwater pearls (1 tan, 1 cream, and 1 pink) which dangle from white diamond and multicolored sapphire sections. The pieces ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphir...
Sold|$69,300
BULGARI Pave Color Stone Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
18KY BVLGARI CONTEMPORARY PRESTIGE DIAMOND PAVE, COLOR STONES NECKLACE, MSRP $90,000.00
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Dazzling Pair of 18K White Gold & Multi Color Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
#Dazzling pair of 18K white #gold dangle / chandelier #earrings set with 160 multi color #sapphires, 71cts and 102 black #diamonds 1,27cts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Heart Shaped Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
A fun multi-color sapphire ring, heart shaped and set in 5 grams of 18 karat white gold, and inside a 15 point diamond halo. (0.15ctw)
18k Gold
Le Vian Multi-Color and White Diamond Earrings Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Earrings featuring 1/5 cts. Cornflower Ceylon Sapphire™, 1/6 cts. Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire™, 1/15 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™ It...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, ...
Jacob & Co. Multi-Color Mother of Pearl Diamond Five Women's Wristwatch 40 mm
By Jacob & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A fine accessory to pair with your daytime casuals and chic looks, this Five Time Zone wristwatch by Jacob & Co. is designed to flatter. Made from stainless steel, it features a roun...
Jacob & Co. Multi-Color Dial Diamond Five Time Zone Women's Wristwatch 40 mm
By Jacob & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A perfect piece of accessory to pair with both your daytime casuals as well as smarter and chic looks, this Five Time Zone wristwatch by Jacob & Co. is designed to flatter. Made from...
Jacob & Co. Multi-Color Dial Stainless Steel Diamond Five Time Zone Women's Wris
By Jacob & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A perfect piece of accessory to pair with both your daytime casuals as well as smarter and chic looks, this Five Time Zone wristwatch by Jacob & Co. is designed to flatter. Made from...
Stainless Steel
18 K Gold Earrings with Multi-Color Sapphires 78.68 Carat and Diamonds 0.15 ct
Located in Milan, IT
18 k Rose Gold Earrings with Multicolor Sapphires (ct. 78.68) and Diamonds (ct. 0,15). This earrings are very sparkly , very comfortable when wear. The ear attach is safe, comfortab...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,120
Gurhan Multi Gemstone Gold Bracelet
By Gurhan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal 24k Yellow Gold Gemstones/diamonds Multi Color Gemstones (citrines, Garnets, Peach Moonstones, Etc.)
Multi-gemstone, 24k Gold
Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Knoxville, TN
Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet Details: 58- Princess Cut Sapphires- 11.60ct Total Weight- Multi-Color Sapphires 232- Round Diamonds- 1.50ct Total Weight- GH in...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Multi Gemstone Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning Bulgari earrings from the Allegra collection featuring multi color gemstones accented with diamonds all set in 18K yellow gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$55,000
Natural Fancy Color Diamond Feather Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum vintage feather motif pin consisting of 60 fancy shape multi natural fancy color & colorless diamonds having an approximate total weight of 25 carats and set with 9 custom c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sethi Couture Natural Fancy Color Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Sethi Couture
Located in Louisville, KY
18K White Gold MULTI-COLOR NATURAL FANCY DIAMOND WIDE BRACELET 17.69CTW.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Other, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamo...
Multi-Colored Sapphire Diamond Platinum Longchain Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Platinum, Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Longchain • 16 mix fancy cut diamonds weighing 5.56 carats • 85 mix cut multi-color sapphires weighing 36.18 carats • Handmade, 36 inches i...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$7,400 / item
Earrings of multi sapphire and diamonds in 18karat gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
It is embellished with fine quality multi color sapphires and diamonds. It makes a great wear during the day and night.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Bulgari Allegra Gold Diamond Multi Gemstone Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pendant necklace, crafte by Bulgari for Allegra collection, decorated with pearl, diamonds and multi color gemstones. Necklace is 17" long, pendant is 73mm long.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,237
J Rossi 18 Karat Multi Gem and Diamond Ring
By J Rossi
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a unique J Rossi 18kt gold ring with multi color gems and diamonds. The ring looks like a flower garden in a basket.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.90 Carat Fancy Diamond Tri Color Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive large 18k tri color gold flower brooch with 27.90 carats in white and multi color fancy Vs-I1 diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,700
Cartier Multicolor Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier ring containing Multi Color Natural Diamond,Champagne,pink, white,yellow and greenish diamonds make up the unique dome design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning 14K Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring - Size 7 Vintage Sapphire & Diamond
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications of Ring * Brand: jeweltique * Sku: DR01335MS * Stock ID: LALIJ22690 * Country of Origin: India * Gender: Women * Jewelry Category: Ring * Metal: 14k Gold * Stone Sett...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$9,900
Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Bracelet with Multi-Color Sapphires and Diamonds 7.04ct multi-color sapphires.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Sold|$17,000
Pomellato Sabbia Gold Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retail: $34,800 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Multi Color Sapphires, Diamonds (10.66ctw) Dimensions: Bracelet 7.5" Long, Gemstone Stations 17.4mm In Diameter Weight: 81.0g
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro, Diamond Embellished Butterfly Pin, 18kt
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold butterfly pin embellised with diamonds & multi color stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Stambolian Multicolor Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Earrings w/ Multi-Color Tourmalines & Diamonds 16.00 ct.'s of Multi-Color, Cabochon Tourmalines Diamonds set between each 4 tourmaline flowers, 0.25 ct.'
Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold
H. Stern Gemstone Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pendant set with approximately 0.80ctw of H/VS-SI diamonds and multi color gemstone briolettes. Crafted by H.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$33,000
CARTIER South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum multi color South Sea pearls and diamond drop earrings, signed Cartier.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Sold|$3,800
H Stern Gold Gem Set Diamond Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage H Stern 18k gold necklace with multi color gemstones and diamonds. Necklace is 17" long, gemstone center part is 78mm x 20mm.
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Pearl Diamond Aquamarine Gold Bubble Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of brand new 18k gold Bubble earrings, crafted by Seaman Schepps, set with approx. 0.26ctw in G/ VS diamonds and multi color gemstones. Earrings are 21mm x 20mm, weigh 13.5 grams.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Impressive Wood Green Garnet Sapphire Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive unusual large 18k gold and wood ring, with diamonds,multi color sapphires and green garnet. Ring size 7, ring top is 19mm x 25mm.
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbardt Gold Diamond Inlay Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold bangle bracelet by Asch Grossbardt with diamonds and multi color inlay gemstones,featuring lapis,onyx,mother of pearl,malachite,coral.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold
Temple St. Clair Moonstone Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Temple St. Clair, featuring multi color orange sapphires, diamonds and moonstones.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Sapphire & Diamond Pendant - Elegant & Timeless Gemstone Statement Piece
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications of Pendant * Brand: Jeweltique * Sku: DP00623MS * Stock ID: LALIJ22670 * Country of Origin: India * Gender: Women * Jewelry Category: Pendant * Metal: 14K Gold * Ston...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
