Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond pendant has 0.39 total carat weight of F/G col...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,046 / item
Moi Indra Vintage Gold and Diamond Ruby Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 3.05g Rose-cut Diamonds: 4.00ct Gemstones : Ruby, Chinese Cultured Pearls 925 Silver Bringing back the old world charm of rose-cut diamonds that were first found in India...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Heart Motif Diamond Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond pendant has 0.94 total carat weight of F/G col...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: Diamonds 0.15 ctw Total Length: 30 mm *Chain n...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond pendant has 1.44 total carat weight of F/G col...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald 18K White Gold Grain Cocktail Snake Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Preserved in excellent vintage condition, this ring is an exceptional collector's item, ideal for anyone looking to wear a magnetic, highly sophisticated piece steeped in old-world c...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Fancy Light Green VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Cushion cuts are especially popular for engagement rings, offering a romantic, elegant appearance with a touch of old world charm. Our 0.80 carat diamond is a beautiful, versatile c...
Diamond
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Cameo and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The carved portrait stands out with impressive detail, giving the piece an elegant old-world character. A small diamond accent adds a touch of sparkle, complementing the warm glow of...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Fancy Yellow & Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: Yellow Diamonds 0.41 ctw ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
The rose-cut diamonds add an enchanting touch of old-world glamour to this already stunning brooch.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: Diamonds 0.16 ctw Cross: 18 x 18 mm Total Lengt...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one-of-a-kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstone: Diamonds 0.21 ctw Initial Rope Coin: 20 x 20 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstone: Diamonds 0.16 ctw Initial Rope Coin: 18 x 18 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Diamond Heart and Bezels
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: White Diamonds 0.49 ctw, Fancy Yellow Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Lemon Citrine Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Above each drop, an ornate cluster of old mine and round cut diamonds forms a lush, intricate crown that frames the citrine with sparkling, old-world charm.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Naturalistic Leaf Berries Brooch White Gold Portuguese 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
The curving stems and leaves—subtly ridged and gracefully contoured—add both volume and movement, while additional diamonds twinkle along their sinuous lines. Whether pinned to a la...
Diamond, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Set Diamond & Onyx
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond locket has 1.19 total carat weight of F/G col...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Flanking the center stone are rose cut pear shaped diamonds totaling 0.30 carats. Their soft, antique inspired shimmer gives the ring texture, romance, and old world charm.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided Diamond Set Circle: 1.12 total carat weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided Diamond Set Circle 1.12 total carat weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided Diamond Set Circle: 1.12 total carat weight of...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring with Blue Sapphire Center Stone
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: Diamonds 2.12 ctw, Blue Sapphire 0.90 ctw Ring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided Diamond Set Circle: 1.12 total carat weight of...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$17,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Dangling Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold 11.59 Carats Total Round Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Luxurious, Old World style diamond chandelier earrings are bursting with undeniable sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.70tcw Baguette & Round-Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The interplay of baguette and round diamonds evokes old-world glamour while maintaining a contemporary, timeless aesthetic
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.58tcw 18K Rich Green Asscher Emerald & OEC Diamond 3 Stone Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The diamonds showcase old-world glamour and really add to the overall allure of the design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Hammered Link Bracelet with Brilliant Cut Diamond Charm 0.72 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Step off the unassuming Notting Hill backstreet and into the world that is Malcolm Betts. A world where centuries-old diamonds, rare rubies and sapphires are reborn, and where the mo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Silver-Topped Gold Rose Cut and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The wings and body are set with glittering rose-cut diamonds, their old-world sparkle beautifully complemented by richly hued blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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.
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