Unavailable|$79,000
Betteridge 3.39 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Accompanied by a copy of the GIA lab certificate for the orange-yellow diamond. Size 6 (resizable to most ring sizes).
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,395
Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
The band of the ring has 3 channel set Diamonds on each side. Total Diamond weight is .15ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,880
14k Yellow Gold Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Size: 6 / can be sized Stone: Orange Sapphire 0.89 ct Diamonds: 1.00 ct total weight Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,248
South Sea Pearl Orange Fancy Diamonds Gold Earrings
Located in Turin, IT
South Sea pearls earrings with orange fancy and white diamonds. Pearls size: 16.9 mm, 16.7 mm Diamonds 2.10 ct circa Total length : 40 mm
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
18k Ring by Votive with White Diamonds, Black Diamonds and Orange Sapphires
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Embrace the charm and ingenuity of this Ladybug Ring, a unique and playful addition to your collection, elevating your style with a touch of whimsy and brilliance. White Diamonds - ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,680
3.02 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Natural Pear Cut Orange Sapphire that weighs 2.14 Carats. It has 74 beautiful Round Cut Diamonds adorning the orange sapphire and they weigh 0.88 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$14,400
Orange Moonstone 2-Sided Pear and Diamond Necklace
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This necklace consists of Cabochon Cut Pear Shape Orange Moonstones and Diamonds in between the Pear Shaped Orange Moonstones.
Diamond, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$14,560
Dunay Orange Moonstone and Diamond Pendant
By Henry Dunay
Located in Jamestown, RI
It has a diamond accented bale set with 35 white diamonds.
Unavailable|$41,091
Chandelier Earrings Orange Fire Opal Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
The warm color of the orange briolette cut sapphire are underlined by sparkling diamonds in these charming earrings.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,860
1.92 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has Natural Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire that weighs 1.03 Carats and is surrounded 64 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.89 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$25,170 / item
Orange Sapphires and White Diamonds Goldfish Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
About the gemstones: Black diamonds: 0.18ct White diamonds: 1.39ct Orange sapphires: 8.77ct Yellow sapphires: 1.13ct
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,500
4.97ct Orange Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
The 4.97 carat orange sapphire is accented by two diamonds weighing 1.03 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,050
Orange Mother of Pearl Citrine Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stemming for the citrine are 4 bars of orange mother of pearl. The citrine and mother of pearl are all surrounded by gorgeous diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$12,850
GIA Certified Brownish Yellowish Orange Pear Shape Diamond Pendant
Located in Saint Louis, MO
18K two tone gold pendant featuring a stunning Pear shape 1.01 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Brownish Yellowish Orange color Si2 Clarity GIA #1156280891 and a magnificent 0.14 carat vivid...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Oval Natural Orange-Brown Diamond in Diamond Pendant
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Check out this amazing 1.60 carat oval diamond that is a GIA certified Natural Fancy Orange-Brown in color!
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Orange Enamel Diamond Earrings
By Tadas Deksnys
Located in Kaunas, LT
These luxurious 18-karat gold earrings with 0.03-carat diamonds and orange enamel pleasing the eyes with their delicate lines and shine with true elegance and exceptional beauty.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$150,000
18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange and Yellow Diamond Cross
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold, 10 GIA certified diamonds weighing 12.44cts. 126 yellow round diamonds 2.10cts
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$495,000 / item
15 Carat Radiant Brilliant Statement Fancy colour yellow brown Diamond brooch
Located in Mumbai, IN
Zendaya · Hollywood styling leans into dramatic mixed cuts / design ring silhouettes and luminous fancy yellow diamonds; collectors who follow red-carpet moments will recognise the s...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,039
Orange Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, UK
Gorgeous and rare variety of Tourmaline set with Diamonds in 18 karat Rose gold. Tourmaline 10.88 Carat, Diamonds 0.45 Carat.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,960
2.68 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$71,500 / item
3.64 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow A Crown-Worthy Rarity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Alex Rodriguez · From tunnel walks to press conferences, this fancy brown-orange diamond and diamond ring brings a composed presence, its pear angles and fancy yellow reflections ech...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,094,500 / item
7 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Gold Rare Fancy-Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
Huda Kattan · Clients who negotiate major decisions prefer jewellery that signals composure, not noise; the precise cushion geometry and controlled fancy yellow light of this 7 carat...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,980
Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Natural Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire that weigh 1.22 carats as well as 22 Baguette Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.56 carats Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
The Stats: 4.43cttw cushion orange spessartite pair unheated 2.81cttw orange sapphire melee heated & unheated mix 4.8cttw E/F VS1 Pear & Marquise diamonds .2cttw E/F VS1 diamond mele...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,045
Contemporary 3.72ct Peachy-Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The captivating 18 carat yellow gold Angelita ring holds a 3.72 carat square emerald cut orange tourmaline with a trio of scintillating round brilliant cut diamonds of exceptional cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Spessartite Spessartine Garnet Medley Diamond Orange Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Spessartite / Spessartine Garnet Ring with a Medley of Orange Sapphire and Diamond in 18K White Gold Spessartite: 11.63 ct Orange Sapphire: 5.55 ct Diamond: 0.70 ct Gold: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$1,377
Arman Suciyan Orange Saphhire and Brown Diamonds Silver Ring
By Arman Suciyan
Located in Paris, IDF
This ring is not just a piece of jewelry; it is a tribute to the adventurous spirit and the divine force of creation." Arman Suciyan Orange sapphires : 1,58 ct Brown Diamonds ...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Unavailable|$144,000
Mintabie Opal, White Diamonds, Orange Sapphires, 18k White Gold
Located in Naples, FL
MIntabie opal with flashes of green orange blue and yellow. This oval shaped stone is a statement ring set with Approx. 2,70 CTS of brilliant cut orange sapphires -bht- and accented...
White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,452
White GVS and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
The main element is an adorable flower with petals set with white round brilliant diamonds color G clarity VS for 0,06 carat, brown round brilliant diamonds for 0,13 carat, pistil wi...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Italian Orange Sapphire Fancy Diamond Navette Diamond 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Beautiful Italian orange sapphire (1.07 carats), fancy diamond (0.45 carats), brilliant and navette cut diamond (1.09 carats), 18 carats yellow gold ( 4.6 grams) ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$22,243
Choker Necklace in Yellow Gold, Orange Quartz, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Monaco, MC
Semi-rigid choker necklace made in yellow gold with large oval-cut quartz (Citrines) alternating with intertwined links centered by two cabochon-cut rubies and two brilliant-cut diam...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Important 5.80 Carat Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Boasting a large amount of Diamond content, starting from the largest set at the very bottom which are 3.0 Ct for both Diamonds,round brilliant cut Natural Orange Brown 1.50 Ct each ...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,629
Little Fish, Diamonds and Orange Sapphires in Red Gold Brooch
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very unique piece of art, this lovely little fish brooch is made with black diamonds 0.39ct, and white diamonds 0.12ct. Its beauty enhanced with orange Sapphire 0.88ct make the origi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,920 / item
18ct Yellow Gold Yellow and Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Yellow Sapphire Weight: 1.83ct Orange Sapphire Weight: 0.72ct Diamond Weight: 0.17ct Item Weight: 3.24g Ring Size: N, 54
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$36,818
G. Minner 9.23 Carat Orange Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
By G.MINNER
Located in Colmar, FR
A white and yellow gold necklace set in the middle with an exceptional orange sapphire, origin Ceylon, surrounded by 8 brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
Unavailable|$24,200
18k Yellow/White Gold, Diamonds, Orange Sapphires, Peridots, Citrine, Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
White and Black Diamonds 0.95 cts, Orange Sapphires 2.43 cts - Citrine Madeira round checkerboard cut 5.07 cts - Peridots briolette bullett 6 pcs 19.68 cts Ophiura Rin...
Citrine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k G...
Unavailable|$1,707
18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Stone and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Orange Stone and Diamond Cocktail Ring 10. Penny Weight Ring Size: 10 Center Stone: Yes Gemstone: Stone Count: 128 Stone Shape: Pear Color Grade: G-H Clarity Grade...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,200
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Orange Sapphires
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 220 Round Diamonds – 2.03 ct F-G/VVS - 144 Round Orange Sapphires – 3.21 ct - 18 K Yellow Gold - Weight: 24.69 g This amazing orange slice pendant from Caravaggio collection is de...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,950
2.02 Carat Natural Fancy Dark Orange Brown Cushion Shape Diamond
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
2.02 carat Natural Fancy Dark Orange Brown Cushion Shape Diamond with GIA lab report numbered: 1156585739.
Diamond
Unavailable|$33,189
Fashion Ring Briolette Cut Orange Sapphires, Diamonds Pave, White Gold
Located in Milan, IT
Bright briolette cut orange sapphires swing from an elegant structure in white gold, studded with a diamonds pave Diamonds pave total ct. 1,43 Sapphires total ct. 20,87 Ring size: EU...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .56 ct Orange Yellow Oval Diamond In 18kt Two Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Presenting a stunning .56 carat, eye clean natural color Fancy Deep Orange Yellow oval diamond set in a classic 18 karat bezel in an 18 karat white gold and diamond ring!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,389
5.00 Carat Opal, Pink, Yellow, Orange Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18 Karat rose gold 26,2g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant cut 0,62Ct (VVS/DEF quality) one natural, opal in oval cabochon cut 5.00Ct, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapp...
Unavailable|$60,000
Platinum GIA Certified 25.56 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Kothari
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum ladies ring with milgrain detail featuring one four prong-set 25.56 carat cushion modified brilliant-cut orange sapphire, flanked on either side by twelve bead-set single-cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,024
9 Karat Gold Light Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unusual and beautiful light Orange Sapphires with a Diamond in spray style dress ring hand made in 9ct Gold. ring size N AVAILABLE
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$220,000
David Rosenberg 2.05 Carat Cushion Fancy Intense Orange GIA Diamond Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 2.05 carat Cushion cut Fancy Intense Orange Yellow SI1 clarity is accompanied by a GIA certificate.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...
Unavailable|$5,894
Arman Suciyan Brown Diamonds, Orange Sapphires, Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Paris, IDF
These exquisite earrings are crafted from sterling silver and are set with brown diamonds and orange sapphires, evoking the richness and diversity of life that the goddess inspires.
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold 12.44 carats Vivid Reddish Orange Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite 18K White Gold Diamond and Reddish Orange Sapphire Bracelet radiates timeless sophistication with a modern twist.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,360
2.80 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has Natural Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire that weighs 1.16 Carats and is surrounded by 50 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.64 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,399
Cert. 18k Gold Emerald Cut Fancy Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified 18k Gold Emerald Cut Natural No Heat Fancy Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring 7.00 Carats of Natural No Heat Fancy Orange Sapphires 1.51 Carats of Genuine Diamonds 18 Karat W...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,864
Brilliant Cut Diamond Orange Sapphire 18 Carats White Gold Bangle
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Exceptional and elegant brilliant cut diamonds (0.63 carats), orange sapphires (13.38 carats) and 18 carats white gold (99.6 grams) bangle.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,512
Italian Orange Sapphire Fancy Diamond 18 Carats Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Beautiful Italian orange sapphire (1.14 carats), fancy diamond (0.51 carats), brilliant and navette cut diamond (1.35 carats), 18 carats yellow gold (6.2 grams) earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti Cocktail Rainbow of Cognac Diamonds and Yellow and Orange Sapphires
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
An exquisite cocktail ring with a diamond pavé-set marquise-shaped motif finishing off with a rainbow of cognac diamonds and yellow and and orange sapphires.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Orange Tourmaline, Hessonite, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This magnificently colorful cluster brooch contains Orange Tourmaline, Hessonite, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire and approximately 10.00 carats of White diamonds on a delicate pavé wire.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,377
Ring featuring Orange Sapphire, Vanilla Diamonds set in 14K Honey Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Orange Sapphire, Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Unavailable|$1,377
Ring featuring Orange Sapphire, Vanilla Diamonds set in 14K Honey Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Orange Sapphire, Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Unavailable|$1,400
18K White Gold 1.17 CT Brown-Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold 1.17 CT Brown-Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds 1 Brown-Orange Sapphire - 1.17 CT Diamonds - 0.06 CT 18K Gold - 2.28 GM
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$55,000
8.04 Carat Fancy Deep Orange Brown Heart Shaped Diamond Ring GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Fancy Deep Orange Brown Heart Shaped Diamond is set in a 18 karat Rose Gold Ring, weights 8.04 Carats and is GIA Certified (#2121795365).
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
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