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Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring

Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

old mine-cut diamonds, arranged in a delicate flower-like formation, sparkles brilliantly. Each

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Old European Cut 0.42 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
1930s Art Deco Old European Cut 0.42 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

1930s Art Deco Old European Cut 0.42 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1930s Art Deco Old European-cut 0.42 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco 1930s old European-cut

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exclusive platinum cluster ring with 2.27 ct old brilliant-cut diamonds
Exclusive platinum cluster ring with 2.27 ct old brilliant-cut diamonds

Exclusive platinum cluster ring with 2.27 ct old brilliant-cut diamonds

Located in Chorzów, PL

old cushion cut (color H, clarity SI2) surrounded by 10 diamonds in an "old" brilliant cut with a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian GIA 0.92 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Late Victorian GIA 0.92 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Late Victorian GIA 0.92 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Late Victorian GIA 0.92 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA old

Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old European–Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old European–Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring

Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old European–Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

This delicate Edwardian-era cluster ring showcases a central old European–cut diamond (approx. 0.15

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.02 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage 3.02 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage 3.02 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

you get a lot of diamonds and sparkle for a reasonable price. Resembling a flower motif the ring will

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ring Flower Tulip Setting 14 Karat Gold
Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ring Flower Tulip Setting 14 Karat Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ring Flower Tulip Setting 14 Karat Gold

Located in Torrance, CA

old mine cut diamonds are estimated at 0.25 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity). The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Flower Engagement Ring. This

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum

Located in McLeansville, NC

An Art Deco style platinum, 18 karat yellow gold, ruby and old European cut diamond cluster ring

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

200 Year Old Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
200 Year Old Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

200 Year Old Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

At around 200 years old, this authentic, antique Georgian diamond engagement ring is a romantic

Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum
Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum

Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum

Located in London, GB

framed by a glittering arrangement of nine Old-European cut diamonds (totalling 0.75ct), which form a

Category

Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau gold ring with a 0.70ct old brilliant-cut diamond, Austria-Hungary
Art Nouveau gold ring with a 0.70ct old brilliant-cut diamond, Austria-Hungary

Art Nouveau gold ring with a 0.70ct old brilliant-cut diamond, Austria-Hungary

Located in Chorzów, PL

, nature-inspired setting, set with old-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10ct. Delicate details and

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Gold Flower Ring with Diamonds
Gold Flower Ring with Diamonds

Gold Flower Ring with Diamonds

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat yellow gold flower ring. The flower is set with a large old cut diamond (app. 0.67

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style 3.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Art Nouveau Style 3.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Art Nouveau Style 3.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

skill. The old European cut center diamond weighs 3.04 carats and exhibits K-L color and Vs1-2 clarity

Category

2010s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

). The old mine cut diamond is set into a hexagonal shaped mount. Embossed flowers decorate the side

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Victorian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Victorian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Victorian Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Carat

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA 0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Gold Platinum Ring
Art Deco GIA 0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Gold Platinum Ring

Art Deco GIA 0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Surrounded by a halo of 8 old cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats that are perfectly match the

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Faye Kim Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Flower Ring
Faye Kim Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Flower Ring

Faye Kim Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Flower Ring

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

The perfect diamond flower ring! Handmade in 18k green* gold handmade, each fancy shaped diamond

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Carat Natural Sapphire 3.2 Carat Old Euro Diamond Flower Ring
3 Carat Natural Sapphire 3.2 Carat Old Euro Diamond Flower Ring

3 Carat Natural Sapphire 3.2 Carat Old Euro Diamond Flower Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

8 beautiful old European cut diamonds surround a natural 3 carat sapphire to create this lovely

Category

Early 20th Century Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Located in Cape May, NJ

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring c.1910 This spectacular ring

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Art Deco 0.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring

Art Deco 0.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carats total - G color with VS

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French 18k Gold and Platinum 2.39ct Mine Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Antique French 18k Gold and Platinum 2.39ct Mine Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Antique French 18k Gold and Platinum 2.39ct Mine Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

sides of the ring are each bezel set with an old mine cushion cut diamond that completes the look of

Category

Antique 1890s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This Classic art deco design diamond and blue sapphire flower engagement ring are crafted in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950s French Flower Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Tank Ring
1950s French Flower Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Tank Ring

1950s French Flower Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

ring is made of a daisy motif set with rose cut diamonds and stepped on either side with 3 rose cut

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handmade Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Ring
Handmade Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Ring

Handmade Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

a double flower pattern with diamond shoulders. Circa 1900. 2 old European cut diamonds, approx

Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire
.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire

.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

solitaire, this gorgeous ring dates from the Art Deco Era, circa 1920’s-1930’s.The Old European Cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th Century GIA 0.69 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
19th Century GIA 0.69 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

19th Century GIA 0.69 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Featuring a 0.69 carat old European cut diamond that is GIA certified as H color, VS1 clarity. Surrounded by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Old European Diamond 18 Karat GoldCluster Ring
Retro Old European Diamond 18 Karat GoldCluster Ring

Retro Old European Diamond 18 Karat GoldCluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring an Old European Cut diamond, approximately

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring

Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Russian, circa 1900 The 14K rose gold ring is designed as a stylized ribbon-tied flower spay

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Old European Oval Halo 1.58 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Old European Oval Halo 1.58 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Old European Oval Halo 1.58 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

: Edwardian/Art Deco Year: 1908 (Diamond) 2020 (Ring) Metal: Platinum Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.58 Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 1.53 Cts Natural Burma Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold
Certified 1.53 Cts Natural Burma Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold

Certified 1.53 Cts Natural Burma Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

. There are a good amount of diamonds in this ring. The center round old cut diamond alone is 0.86cts

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Violet Flower Ring of 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Violet Flower Ring of 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Violet Flower Ring of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A Victorian violet ring set with 1.66 ctw of old mine cut and old single cut diamonds and a central

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 2.35 Carats Diamond Platinum Flower Engagement Ring
Vintage 2.35 Carats Diamond Platinum Flower Engagement Ring

Vintage 2.35 Carats Diamond Platinum Flower Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.90 carats - O/P color and VS1 clarity Set throughout by

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Retro French Made Diamond Flower Ring Circa 1940s
Retro French Made Diamond Flower Ring Circa 1940s

Retro French Made Diamond Flower Ring Circa 1940s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

as the flowers petals. An old cut diamond is the feature of the centre of the flower. To complete

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Victorian 4.0 Carat Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Victorian 4.0 Carat Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Victorian 4.0 Carat Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

oversized and features over 4.0 carats of bright white old cut diamonds. The centre stone is approximately

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.82 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Engagement
Victorian 0.82 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Engagement

Victorian 0.82 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Engagement

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

carat old mine cut diamond. Surrounded by a halo of near colorless old cut diamonds. Crafted in 18k gold

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

A platinum flower ring with diamonds
A platinum flower ring with diamonds

A platinum flower ring with diamonds

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A platinum and 18 carat white gold ring with an asymmetrical ribbed shank set with an old cut

Category

Vintage 1950s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Flower Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Flower Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Flower Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

old European cut diamonds. The two largest diamonds are approximately 0.53 ct (5.2 x 3.1 mm) and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds an amazing old European cut diamond that

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring with Crimped Gold Bolder
C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring with Crimped Gold Bolder

C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring with Crimped Gold Bolder

Located in Baltimore, MD

We love this fanciful Georgian diamond cluster ring and the way the flower cluster is shaped like

Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring
Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring

Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring

By Orange Blossom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carats total - J color with VS2

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring

Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

crafted in 14k white gold. The top has old european cut diamonds set in a flower pattern and sits low on

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Late Art Deco 1.14 Carats Diamond Palladium Flower Engagement Ring
Late Art Deco 1.14 Carats Diamond Palladium Flower Engagement Ring

Late Art Deco 1.14 Carats Diamond Palladium Flower Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.14 carat - G/H color with SI2 clarity Set by tri

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium

Late Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pansy Flower Gold Ring
Late Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pansy Flower Gold Ring

Late Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pansy Flower Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

, two blue sapphires and 8 old cut diamonds. The approximate diamond weight is 0.20 cts. The shoulders

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

gorgeous Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum top

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum Wedding Band Flowers
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum Wedding Band Flowers

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum Wedding Band Flowers

Located in Torrance, CA

platinum. Single & old European cut diamonds total an estimated 0.30 carats (estimated at H-I color and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Diamond Set Flower Ring Circa 1940s
Retro Diamond Set Flower Ring Circa 1940s

Retro Diamond Set Flower Ring Circa 1940s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This Retro diamond set flower ring comprising of a five wire shank that blooms into a domed fine

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Belle Époque French GIA 0.84 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Belle Époque French GIA 0.84 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring

Belle Époque French GIA 0.84 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

color diamond is enclosed by a flower shaped array of nearly colorless old European cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.17 Carats Old Mine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage 2.17 Carats Old Mine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage 2.17 Carats Old Mine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

old mine cut diamond weighing 1.93 carat - M color with SI1 clarity. Surrounded by transitional cut

Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Old Cut Diamond Ring Flower For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact old cut diamond ring flower you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect old cut diamond ring flower may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an old cut diamond ring flower, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is an Old Cut Diamond Ring Flower?

On average, an old cut diamond ring flower at 1stDibs sells for $5,200, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.