Andreoli Orange Sapphire Carnelian Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Orange Sapphire Carnelian Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold.
Carnelian, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 2.01 Carat Emerald Natural Fancy Intense Orange Yellow Diamond SI1 Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Deal on GIA Certified 2.01 carat Emerald Cut, Natural Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Even Diamond Ring, SI1 clarity. GIA CERTIFICATE # 1172209756 .
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.46 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Custom 14 Karat Gold Setting
Located in New Orleans, LA
Oval Cut Orange Sapphire = 4.46 carats 32 Diamond = .15 carats total weight
White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$23,200
Pink and Orange Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Set in Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Geneva, Geneva
Modelled as pavé-set orange sapphire feet on points in pavé-set pink sapphire dance shoes, wrapped in diamond-set ribbon and bow Mounted in silver and 18K white gold - Round pink a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$2,575 / item
Ring Yellow Gold 18 Karat White Diamond VS color G Yellow and Orange Sapphires
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
Playful and fun, this gorgeous ring was inspired by Pollicino. 18k yellow gold, this ring is dainty and echoes the magic seen in fairytales. This ring has whimsical 0.65k yellow sapp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Georg Spreng - Ufo Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold orange Mandarin Garnet and Diamonds
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
Gorgeous "Ufo Ring", a statement piece, very comfortable to wear, set with a natural oval Mandarin Garnet Cabochon and surrounded by 14 Diamonds. This wonderful ring is designed and ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Debra Navarro Orange Garnet and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stack Band Ring
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The Gee ring, from our Watu Collection, is hand-crafted with 18-karat recycled yellow gold, and features one untreated, Tenda Cut, natural orange color spessartine garnet (also calle...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.20 Carat No Heat Orange Sapphire 1.20 Old Cut Diamond Shield Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: none/worn – assay on the chain Gems: 1 triangular cut natural VIVID Orange Natural NO HEAT Sapphire of approx 1.20 Ct (5.91 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,497 / item
Tsavorite Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Barnsley, GB
This is a very unique Tsavorite ring with Orange Sapphires with diamonds too around the ring in the pattern.
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,999
Orange Quartz, 45 Carat Midcentury Ring with 1.50 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 karat yellow gold diamond and Orange Quartz, Edwardian ring. The center is a 45 carat orange Quartz and is accented by approximately 1.50 carats of single-cut diamonds in a whimsi...
Citrine, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold HAN HORSE Earrings with Orange-Red Diamonds by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. Orange-Red Diamonds. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was cast, one at a time, using the lost wax process.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Own Your Rare Self with One of a Kind Orange Yellow Rosecut Diamond Band Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
This Ring is Hallmarked and features: Orange Yellow Rose cut Diamond weight- 1.18 carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight- 7.500 grams Ring size- 16.65 mm About Rohit : “Can we imagin...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,700
1.59 Carat Orange Sapphire and 1.01 Carat Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 1.59 carats of vivid Orange Sapphires surrounded by numerous brilliant diamonds, these drop earrings are perfect go-to pieces for all occasions.
18k Gold, White Gold
Orange Neon Blaze Evil Eye ID C Initial Diamond 14K White Gold Charm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
* 14K White Gold Enamel Initial ‘C’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White Gold Cable Chain * 16.5″ Length With Nazarlique Symbol * Ha...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$12,500
18K WG Reddish Orange Spinel Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- Net Weight: 14.29 gram / 1 pc. - Stone Type: Spinel - Stone Wt. : 16.34 ct. - Stone Shape: Cushion - Stone Origin: Burma (No Heat)
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
CDC Certified 4.16 Carat Natural No Heat Orange Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.16 Carat Natural No heatoval shape orange sapphire set in 18kw ting with 0.49 carat pave set diamonds arround and ha;f way on the split shank .
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,495
Marquise Orange Garnet and 1 Carat Diamond Ring, 14 Karat OLAM design
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
OLAM, 14 karat ring features a prong set marquise cut orange garnet. enhanced by 6 princess cut invisibly set diamonds and 16 prong set round brilliant diamonds Orange garnet measur...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$13,700
One of a Kind 23.27 Carat Orange Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Pampillonia
Located in Richardson, TX
Brand New: One of a kind 18K yellow gold orange tourmaline & diamond ring. Prong set with one oval orange tourmaline weighing 23.27 carats of fine color and clarity, surrounded ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$65,000
Sunset Splendor GIA Certified 19.95 Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Duluth, US
Gemstone Certified Orange Sapphire: 19.95 Carat Diamond: 2.95 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold Illuminate your collection with the Sunset Splendor Sapphire Ring, an embodi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Orange Fire Opal Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Halo Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Orange Fire Opal Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Halo Ring
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$21,892 / item
Sabbadini Bee Bracelet in Titanium, Orange Sapphires & Gold
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
Titanium orange sapphire bangle, yellow gold, diamond and orange sapphire bee motif.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$24,999
GIA Cert Reddish-Orange 4.73 Carat Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Bellevue, WA
This amazing reddish-orange sapphire engagement ring is one of a kind.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$72,115
GRS Certified 5.30 Carat Neon Reddish-Orange Spinel Ring
By Schullin Wien
Located in Vienna, Österreich
A GRS certified (Gemmological Research du Suisse), neon reddish-orange 5.30 carat cushion-cut Spinel is the centrepiece of this ring.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,899
3.31 Carat Orange Spessartite Garnet Ring Set in Platinum
By Michael von Krenner
Located in Austin, TX
3.31 Carat Orange Spessartite Garnet Ring Set in Platinum Orange Spessartite Garnet 3.31 ct. platinum and diamonds .53 ct. 5.6 grams of gold Ring will be sized free of charge after...
White Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,000
GIA Certified 3.46 Carat Unheated Yellow-Orange Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast yellow-orange sapphire and diamond ring with a bright polish finish.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,140
18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Stone Star Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Orange Stone Cocktail Ring 16.39 Penny Weight 1.18CT.APR Ring Size: 6 Center Stone: No Gemstone: Stone Count: Stone Shape: Color Grade: G-H Clarity Grade: SI1-SI2 Pol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$103,000
GIA Certified 6.88 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Deep Brown Orange VS2 Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Natural Fancy Color Diamond is set in a handmade Platinum Ring. The center diamond is a 6.88 carat Fancy Deep Brown Orange VS2 (GIA Certificate Number 2125937409).
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$11,260
Steven Kretchmer Platinum Tension-Set FF8 Ring with 2.68 Ct. Orange Sapphire
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2.68 ct. round cut sapphire is a vibrant, fiery orange color (beryllium treated). The "lips" of the setting are paved with F/VS round brilliant diamonds (0.10ctw.).
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,100
White Gold and Multi-Color Orange Sapphire Stylized Gothic Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This unique 18 karat gold stylized gothic cross pendant is mounted with multi-color orange sapphires: 18.51 carats, decorated with round brilliant cut diamond trim weighing 1.65 cara...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Nikos Koulis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Orange Sapphire Tourmaline Bracelet
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Eden Collection one-of-a-kind 18K yellow gold bracelet with 4.78 cts emeralds, 7.13 cts orange sapphires, 3.45 cts pink tourmalines, 2.85 cts yellow beryls, 1.54 cts whi...
Beryl, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Stackable Ring Featuring .12 Carat Intense Yellowish-Orange with Argyle Pink
Located in Whippany, NJ
Make a bold and dazzling statement with this exquisite stackable halo ring featuring a mesmerizing 0.12-carat fancy intense yellowish orange cushion diamond. The fiery brilliance of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Kretchmer Hard Omega ring 18KW with a Tension-Set 2.27ct Orange Sapphire
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2.27 ct. emerald cut sapphire is a deep and fiery citrusy orange. The setting features five F/VS diamond pave along each side of the "lips" of the ring (0.9 ctw.).
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold 3 Karat Orange Spessartine 8 Karat Blue Sapphire Earrings "Classic"
Located in Moscow, RU
White gold 750, 37,07 gr 758 round full cut diamonds, 3,82 ct, 2 heart cut spessartine, 3,33 ct, Orange 560 round full cut sapphire, 7,98 ct, blue
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Nikos Koulis 18 Kt Yellow Gold Rubellite Yellow Beryl Orange Sapphire Earrings
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Eden Collection one-of-a-kind 18K yellow gold earrings with 3.57 cts rubellites, 1.60 cts yellow beryls, 1.48 cts orange sapphires, 1.34 cts pink beryls, 1 ct green bery...
Beryl, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,908
3.93ct Natural Ceylon Orange Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in LA, CA
18K Yellow Gold Ring / 3.93ct Natural Ceylon Orange Sapphire / 0.67ct Diamonds #AV9431828
Unavailable|$13,920
Piranesi Reverse Set Rhapsody Ring with 12.88 Orange Sapphire
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Piranesi reverse set Rhapsody ring with 12.88 orange sapphire Round Orange Sapphire 12.88 Round Diamond 1.05 18K White and Rose Gold Size 6 1/2 Disclaimer Please note: all carat we...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,525 / item
22K Gold Initial 'R' Orange Floral Enamel Reversible Charm Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 'Rosebush' Girih Reversible Initial Mohur Charm is a modern heirloom that encapsulates the power of self-expression, a tangible representation of your individuality, and a preci...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Monseo Rose Gold Peridot, Ruby, Orange Sapphire, Tsavorite and Quartz Band Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19,2 Kt. pink gold ring with 98 brilliant cut diamonds with 0,28 ct. 1 peridots with 0,24 ct. 1 quartz with 0,20 ct. 4 rubies with 0,22 ct. 2 orange sapphires with 0,10 ct. and 2 tsa...
White Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,960 / item
22K Gold Initial 'A' Orange Floral Enamel Star Charm Bracelet Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The 'Jasmine Garden' 8-Point Star Reversible Initial Charm Bracelet is a modern heirloom that encapsulates the power of self-expression, a tangible representation of your individuali...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$444
1980s Yves Saint Laurent orange and green half hoop earring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT (Made in France) Pair of half hoop earrings, chiseled gilded metal and green and orange enamel with criss-cross diamond shape pattern.
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage orange blue green heart pendant top necklace, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Golden gorgeous chain jeweled statement necklace with small and large heart motifs and logo pendant tops in orange and green enamel. The diamond shape blue crystal stone at the cente...
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$18,575
Natural Colored Diamond Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
The ring holds a .42 ct orange-brown diamond with a .30ct yellow- green diamond on one side and a .32 ct yellow-orange on the other side.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond
Unavailable|$49,500
Hofer Certified 1.33 Cognac Diamond and Intense Pink Diamonds Ring
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Spectacular 1.33 carat brilliant cut natural diamond Fancy Deep Orange Brown color set in platinum with 1.17 carat total of natural intense purplish-pink brilliant-cut diamonds in a ...
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,360
Hublot Big Bang Tutti Frutti Orange MOP Dial Watch 361.SO.6010.LR.1906
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case of 38mm with orange baguette diamond bezel. Push-down crown. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Unavailable|$9,100
Slice Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Slice Diamond Earrings accented with Natural Burnt Orange and White Diamonds with 6.09cts. total diamond weight set in 18K Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,350
Slice Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Slice diamond pendant accented with natural burnt orange and white diamonds with 3.21cts. total diamond wight set in 18k gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.47 Carat Diamond and 1.08 Carat Brown Diamond White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
These floral inspired earrings feature 2.47 carats of round and baguette Diamonds in the shape of four delicate petals. The center stones are 1.08 carats of uniquely colored brown Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...
Unavailable|$257,086
Perfect Diamonds Portfolio. 40 excellent, natural Diamonds with GIA Certificate
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$3,550
Yellow Slice Diamond Gold Paisley Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Slice Diamond Paisley Earrings accented with Natural Burnt Orange and White Diamonds with 1.63cts. total diamond weight set in 18K Gold
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,300
Yellow Slice Diamond Gold Floral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Slice Diamond Floral Earrings centered with Natural Burnt Orange and White Diamond with 8.45cts. total diamond weight set in 18K Gold
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,100
Slice Diamond Earrings in Gold
Located in New York, NY
Slice Diamond Earrings accented with Natural Burnt Orange and White Diamonds with 6.09cts. total diamond weight set in 18K Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,699
Slice Diamond Gold Paisley Ring
Located in New York, NY
Slice Diamond Paisley Ring accented with Natural Burnt Orange and White diamonds 0.50cts. total diamond weight set in 18k gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,699
Slice Diamond Gold Paisley Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Yellow Slice Diamond Paisley Ring accented with Natural Burnt Orange and White diamonds 0.50cts. total diamond weight set in 18k gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with 3.08 Carat F.BN-Y. Diamond and Colored Diamond
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1 Pear Fancy Brownish-Yellow Diamond/VS2 – 3.08 ct - 138 Round Canary Diamonds – 0.81 ct - 94 Round Purple Diamonds – 0.58 ct - 74 Round Orange-Cognac Diamonds – 0.44 ct - 45 R...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
Earrings Diamonds and Blue and Red Sapphire
Located in ประเวศ, TH
VOTIVE Jewellery unveils a remarkable selection in 18k yellow gold, showcasing purple and orange sapphires paired with white diamonds. Among these creations, the Purple Heart Pendant...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$850 / item
Gemstone and Diamond Solitaire Ring Stack, Natural Citrine and Diamond Rings
Located in New York, NY
Orange Sapphires are in the halo of the ring Diamonds are on the shank
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$300,000
34.67cts Fancy Colored Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
34.67cts Fancy Colored Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold. Tiers of mixed colored diamonds: yellow, green, orange, red, and pink diamonds certified with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k 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.