$6,490 / item
Pave Heart Pendant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pave heart pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Total Carat Weigh 1.67ct The size in about 1 inch On 16" chain
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.74ct Heart Diamond Pave Ring set in beautiful14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unlock a love that sparkles: 14K white gold ring whispers timeless romance. A captivating 0.74ct heart-shaped diamond, ablaze with H color and SI2 clarity, takes center stage, its ev...
Diamond, White Gold
5.56 Carat Natural Fancy Heart & Round Cut Diamond Pave Bangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The combination of natural fancy heart-shaped yellow diamonds and round cut diamonds creates a stunning contrast that is sure to capture the eye.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Heart-Shaped Pave Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Heart-Shaped Pave Diamond Necklace Romantic and radiant, this 18K gold necklace features a heart-shaped silhouette encrusted with 0.53ct of pave-set natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet Diamond Heart Jewelry 7.5 Inch
Located in Jaipur, IN
The rarest are both simultaneously, and this Pavé Diamond Heart Link Tennis Bracelet in 14K solid yellow gold is one of those rare pieces.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Open Heart, NK5452
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold open heart pendant dripping with diamonds is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! This necklace looks beautiful worn by itself and also looks wonderful...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave Heart Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun heart ring contains 73 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 5 Metal: 18K karat yellow gold Stam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1.50ct Diamond Pavé Heart Shaped Earrings
Located in London, GB
A dazzling pair of contemporary heart-shaped earrings paved with diamonds! The glittering array of well-matched round brilliant cut diamond totals to 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 5.92ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 5.92ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Heart Pendant Necklace Pendant Design: Open Heart Diamond Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 5.92ct...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.40 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Heart Pendant Platinum Circa 2000 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This heart-shaped pendant is a true symbol of love and affection.
Diamond, Platinum
$791Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring With Solitaire Diamond Pave Heart Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$701Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Heart Ring With Solitaire Diamond Pave Heart Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Heart Pendant White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Pavé Heart Pendant in White Gold with Diamonds is a stunning emblem of grace and elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$798Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Pave Heart Ring Diamond Heart Ring Heart Ring Engagement Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid Gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, thes...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$911Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Heart Ring Engagement Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, thes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum heart Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Heart shaped ring set with a royal blue Marquise shaped Sapphire in the heart shaped diamond top. Circa 1960-1970. 1 Royal blue Sapphire 15 x 6mm Marquise, approx. total weight 2.50...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
$865Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,001Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.43 cts CS's GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Heart & Diamond Pave Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of fancy intense yellow heart and pave diamond stud earrings, with the heart diamonds nestled in a 'V' logo motif featuring collection color brilliants in a channel se...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Cut Real Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
These stud earrings, crafted in 18K white gold, showcase a pair of heart-cut blue sapphires, each set in prongs and nestled in a sweeping teardrop of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pavé-Set Diamond Heart Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The heart-shaped charm is pavé-set with 0.48 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, which are meticulously matched and graded to a desirable F colour and VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Pave Puffy Heart Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This fun and lovely pendant made in 14k white gold is a diamond pave puffy heart. With over 6.5 carats of round cut, VS2 clarity, G color diamonds, this pendent sparkles brightly and...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Massive 18K White Gold 28 Carats Citrine Heart Ring with Sapphire & Diamond Pavé
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Massive 18K White Gold Citrine Heart Ring with Sapphire & Diamond Pavé A striking and sophisticated contemporary ring centered by a magnificent heart-shaped Citrine of approximat...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$584Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace Micro Pave Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Mother Daughter Gift Diamond Heart Necklace Micro Pave Diamond Necklace 14k Gold Two Hear Necklace Gift For Wife Girlfriend.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin & GRS
Located in Roma, IT
The dramatic contrast between the deep red center and the sparkling diamond pavé gives the ring a sculptural elegance and bold sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped Pave Platinum Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dazzling Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring, crafted in Platinum and adorned with a pavé of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Pave Heart Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming heart-shaped pendant adorned with bright white round brilliant-cut diamonds from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This romantic piece has...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Pavé Set Diamond Heart Modern Bracelet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Metal: 18K White Gold (Stamped 750) Gross Weight: 24.7 Grams Style: Heart Bracelet Setting: Pavé Diamonds: Round Brilliant Cut, 1.50 CTW Diamond Color: G-H-I Diamond Clarity: VS-SI L...
Diamond, White Gold
$668Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace Micro Pave Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold and Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18k White Gold and Diamond Pave Heart pendant Necklace, the Heart measures 5/8 inch in length x 3/8 inch wide and is set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Blue Gemstone Heart Cut Charms Choker Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is handset with 2.29 carats of processed gemstone & 2.02 carats of sparkling diamonds. A wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma, your wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Open Heart Pave Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Features a romantic open heart motif, half highlighted in polished white gold and half accented with pave-set shimmering stones for a balanced two-tone look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$481Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Rose Gold Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of romantic sparkle to your jewelry collection with this Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K rose gold, the necklace features a contempo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant #14751
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This gorgeous hollow heart pendant is crafted from 14K white gold and is decorated with 146 round brilliant cut diamonds for a beautiful, sparkling finish! Approximate total diamond...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$628Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Open Heart Pave Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Features a romantic open heart motif, half highlighted in polished yellow gold and half accented with pave-set shimmering stones for a balanced two-tone look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Diamond Pave Cluster Heart Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A charming 14K white gold heart-shaped fashion ring featuring a pave-set cluster of sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$499Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Pave Cluster Heart Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A charming 14K yellow gold heart-shaped fashion ring featuring a pave-set cluster of sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$481Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of romantic sparkle to your jewelry collection with this Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, the necklace features a contem...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$481Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of romantic sparkle to your jewelry collection with this Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K white gold, the necklace features a contemp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold Pave Black Diamond Leaf Heart Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this 10K White Gold Diamond Band. This stunning piece features a beautiful combination of brilliant round white and black diamonds, ea...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
5.80 Carat Heart & Round Diamond Pavé Open Lattice 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This breathtaking 18K white gold wide cocktail ring features 7 heart-cut diamonds totaling 2.80 carats suspended within open scroll lattice loops, entirely blanketed by approximately...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Petite Heart Pave Diamond Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Sterling Silver 925 Earring shape Heart Main stone Diamond Weight 2.6gr Total Diamonds Pave Setting estimated 0.03ct-0.08cts Condition New, never worn Comes with ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Gold Diamond Pave Heart Necklace for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Timeless Diamond Gold Heart Necklace: Our diamond pave heart pendant were designed with the modern woman in mind.
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace This exquisite necklace features a stunning 18k white gold floating heart pendant meticulously hand-set with 105 diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave 0.50 Cts F/VS1 Heart Round Shape Natural Diamonds Anniversary Ring 14K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant heart shape diamond engagement ring is crafted in classic 14K yellow gold, featuring a delicate heart cut center diamond complemented by round brilliant cut side diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace, 1.75ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Heart Pendant Necklace with Diamond Pave features a beautifully crafted heart pendant adorned with numerous brilliant-cut diamonds that enhance its elegance and sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.37 Carats F/VS1 Heart & Round Diamonds Pavé Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The heart-shaped center stone brings a meaningful romantic touch to the design, while the surrounding round diamonds create additional sparkle through a refined pavé setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Pavé Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 2ct Details: Weight: 11 grams Pendant Size:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Bypass Double Heart Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning 14k yellow gold ring features a beautiful bypass design with two pave-set diamond hearts. Each heart measures 11mm wide and 10mm tall, exquisitely adorned with 18 brill...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
55 Carat Oval Emerald Pave Heart Motif Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite piece is pavé-set with sparkling round diamonds, creating a harmonious balance between the vibrant emeralds and the brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pomellato Vintage 18K Gold Four Hearts Diamond Pavé Charm Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Napoli, NA
The necklace features a delicate gold chain with a distinctive circular clasp at the center, adorned with four charming heart shaped pendants. Two hearts are crafted in polished and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.85 Carat 14 Karat Pave Set Diamond Heart Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Gold Pave Set Diamond Heart Necklace on double strand chain. 35 pieces of 1.7mm Round Brilliant diamonds with total Diamond Weight of 0.85 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Mini Heart Studs Earrings 14k Solid Gold Cluster Heart Pave Setting Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Mini Heart Studs Earrings 14k Solid Gold Cluster Heart Pave Setting Stud Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Style Stud Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening Butterfly Diamond W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver heart shape pendant diamond pendants.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver heart shape pendant diamond pendants.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.00 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Floating Heart Diamond Pendant 1.00 Carat Diamond Pave set in a durable 14 Kt Gold setting Large heart with open setting consists of diamonds with a total weight of estimated 1.00 c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,287Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 1.57 Carat Heart Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a bold statement with this breathtaking handmade cocktail ring, featuring a mesmerizing 1.57 carat heart-shaped diamond pavé set in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamond Heart Pavé Set Diamonds Dangling Down
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamond Heart Pavé diamonds set Dangling Down Diamonds: Brilliants cut diamonds together 2.54ct D/E Loupe clean/VVS Top quality Material: 18 kt sol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Love Heart Pendant 925 Silver Handmade Diamond Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Love Heart Pendant 925 Silver Handmade Diamond Jewelry.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
.87 Carat Sapphire Pave Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond heart pendant necklace. 19 round sapphires with a heart shaped 18k white gold halo of 48 round cut pave diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Hidalgo 18K White Gold Pave Diamond & Red Enamel Heart Band
By Hidalgo
Located in New York, NY
Pavé full-cut diamonds, approx. 0.55ct. t.w. at G-H/VS, accent the band between and around the hearts.
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.