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Rare Jewels

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

D Color Flawless Gia Certified Diamonds

D Flawless Diamond Engagement Rings

Emerald Cut Diamond D Color

Trapezoid Side Stone

Modified Brilliant Cut Square Diamond

Antinori Diamond

Octagonal Step Cut

$92,000

Rolex Daytona Chronograph Yellow Gold John Mayer Green Dial Mens Watch 116508

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold John Mayer Green Men's Watch 116508. Chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18K yellow gold Oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Screwed-down case back, b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano

$308,748

$90,000

Rolex Daytona Rainbow 18K Everest Gold Watch Aftermarket

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking Rolex Daytona crafted in 18K Everose gold, featuring a customize After-market rainbow sapphire bezel, and black dial with matching rainbow sapphire hour markers, and diamo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...

Art Deco 55 ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet, One of a Kind

$137,520

Art Deco 55 ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet, One of a Kind

Located in Antwerp, BE

One of a kind platinum Art Deco bracelet fully set with round and baguette diamonds Diamonds : 3 Center round diamonds of 1.2 ct each +3round diamonds of 0.7 ct each+a huge amount o...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

$750,000

Colombian Emerald Ring, Untreated, 4.17 Carats

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 4.17-carat untreated Colombian emerald embodies the extraordinary color, clarity and rarity that have made Muzo emeralds among the most coveted gemstones in the worl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

$89,500

Platinum and Gold 8.69 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Cincinnati, OH

WOW, this is amazing, and one-of-a-kind! Approximately 8.69 total carat weight of diamonds with a round center diamond approximately 3.5 carats! This is a stunning, eye-catching de...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

$103,500

Natural Jadeite Jade, Diamond, and White Gold Ring Total Carat Weight: 19.85 ct

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Total Carat Weight: 19.85 ct Oval-shaped jadeite jade cabochon measuring 20.15 x 14.55 x 7.18 mm Enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.10 carats Set in 1...

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany and Co Pearl and Diamond necklace/Brooch With Earrings.

$85,000

$118,000

26627 Tiffany Co Enchant Platinum 2.60ct Oval Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiffany Enchant collection Center Fancy Vivid yellow oval diamond weighs 2.60ct Center diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow with VS2 clarity Diamond Crown inscription ''T&Co.''N01050211''...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.09 Ct Natural Handamde Pear Shape Diamond Grand Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold

$109,200 / item

5.09 Ct Natural Handamde Pear Shape Diamond Grand Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold

Located in Deira, AE

This is the flagship piece of the group: a single pear-shaped diamond weighing over 5 carats, held by a minimal four-prong setting on a substantial polished band built specifically t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 3733 Onyx Stone Dial 18k White Gold 1970s

$84,400

Patek Philippe Gondolo 3733 Onyx Stone Dial 18k White Gold 1970s

By Patek Philippe

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2253 Brand Patek Philippe Model Gondolo Reference 3733 Year 1970s Dial Onyx Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet Strap Diameter 29mm Length N/A Movement Manual Winding Weight 47.1g...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 6.53 Carat D/VVS1

$920,000

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 6.53 Carat D/VVS1

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring – 6.53 Carat D/VVS1 An exceptional and iconic piece by Tiffany & Co., this timeless engagement ring features a 6.53 carat round...

Category

2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Day Date 1803 Gold Khanjar Dial Asprey 18k YG

$100,000

Rolex Day Date 1803 Gold Khanjar Dial Asprey 18k YG

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2267 Brand Rolex Model Day Date Reference 1803 Year Dial Khanjar Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 36mm Length Movement Automatic Weight N/A Lug Widt...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 4700/055J Cream Dial Pave Diamond Bezel

$99,000

Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 4700/055J Cream Dial Pave Diamond Bezel

By Patek Philippe

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2248 Brand Patek Philippe Model Nautilus Reference 4700/055J Year 1990s Dial Cream Diamond Dial Case Factory Pave Diamond Bezel, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Diamond Bracelet, 18k Ye...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Haute Joallerie Lapis Diamond Dial Baguette Diamond Bezel

$130,000

Audemars Piguet Haute Joallerie Lapis Diamond Dial Baguette Diamond Bezel

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2252 Brand Audemars Piguet Model Haute Joallerie Reference Year 1980s Dial Factory Lapis Baguette Diamond Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet 18k White Gold Diameter 33mm Length ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 116520 Cream Dial SS P2 Serial 2001 Papers

$95,000

Rolex Daytona 116520 Cream Dial SS P2 Serial 2001 Papers

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2274 Brand Rolex Model Cosmograph Daytona Reference 116520 Year 2001 Dial Cream Dial Case Steel Bracelet Steel Diameter 40mm Length N/A Movement Automatic Weight N/A Lug Width ...

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI GIA Certified 14 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of exquisite Bvlgari drop earrings featuring a total diamond weight of 13.97 carats. These earrings weigh 8.4 grams and are adorned with six natural shield and square emerald-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Unavailable

12.5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White SI 14K White Gold Iconic Diamond Ring

Located in Mumbai, IN

Approximately 12.5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Brilliant White. Clarity...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

6 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring

Unavailable

$38,800Sale Price|20% Off

Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18kyg Diamond 7.50 carats approx. Open cuff bracelet About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have c...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

$4,499

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

$1,650

Size: 37

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Shoes

7.20ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

By Rick Shatz

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite three-stone diamond engagement ring is a breathtaking blend of platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a stunning 7.20-carat Radiant Cut diamond, certified as...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960s Pat Sandler for Highlight 60s Black Chiffon Beaded Paillette Vintage Dress

$985

Size: Small

1960s Pat Sandler for Highlight 60s Black Chiffon Beaded Paillette Vintage Dress

By Highlight, Pat Sandler

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960ss Pat Sandler for Highlight black silk chiffon dress, with thousands of paillettes! Layers and layers of black silk chiffon on the skirt, that looks absolutely breatht...

Category

1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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Rare Jewels For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare jewels for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and platinum. Find a collection of 3072 vintage versions or 7884 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of rare jewels includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, Emilio! and Cartier are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 8702, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare jewels and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our rare jewels for sale are for women, but there are 3965 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Rare Jewels?

On average, rare jewels at 1stDibs sell for $3,131, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $36,502,992 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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.