$49,000Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Oval Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage high jewelry. Stunning oval rose cut diamonds with double rose cut diamond halo.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Oval Rose Cut Diamond Double Halo Necklace 2 Tone 18k White and Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k White and Rose Gold Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Diameter: 1.25" long and 0.50" wide Diamond Count: 124 Total Di...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.64 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Engagement White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.64 ct Total Weight Oval Rose Cut & Shield Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum is an elegant and striking piece.
Diamond, Platinum
$320,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.18 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully understated and elegant solitaire, this 18K yellow gold engagement ring features a striking 5.18 carat natural oval rose cut diamond as its centerpiece. With its broad ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.11ct Fancy Black Oval Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring rose-cut black diamonds encircled by halos of round-cut white diamonds, this pendant exudes brilliance and beauty.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
1.50ct Engagement Ring. GIA Oval Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Accent Ring H-I VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Rose Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Certificate: GIA Sec...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 20.54Ct. Diamond Chandelier Earrings w/ Pear and Oval Rose Cut Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
These dramatic hanging chandelier style earrings showcase rose-cut oval and pear shaped diamond centers surrounded by round micro pave diamond settings.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Drop Earrings with Pear and Oval Rose Cut Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The earrings measure 2" in length. Rose Cut Pear 2.88 carats Rose Cut Oval 2.07 carats Round brilliant Diamonds 2.35 carats Appraisal upon request
Diamond, Platinum
Amwaj 18 Karat Rose Gold Ear Cuff with Oval Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Designed to celebrate the iconic brilliance of oval rose cut diamonds, this 18 karat rose gold ear cuff features 0.31 ct diamond.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$8,952Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Inspired 3.86 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Halo
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center oval rose cut diamond, 1.02ct but faces up like a 2.50ct diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Georgian rose cut diamond ring. Set centrally with an oval rose cut diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with an approximate weight of 2.00 carats, to an elegant solitaire design...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
22K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings by Bracken Jewelers
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Handcrafted Greco Earrings by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California, featuring oval rose cut diamonds totaling 0.85cttw in 22K yellow gold bezel settings with symmetrical ball ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,205Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Oval Rosecut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold / Rose Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Details - - 18K White Gold / Rose Gold - Oval Rose Cut Diamonds (GH - VS-SI) Ring Size US 6 Ring Sizing and Custom Engraving can be done upon request.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Cellini Jewelers NYC Plat. 4.02Ct. Rose and Full Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed pair of platinum and diamond drop earrings. The earrings are set with 2.89 carat oval rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$5,612Sale Price|20% Off
1.38 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Art Deco style rose cut diamond ring. Center stone, 1.38ct oval rose cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.11ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 heart shape emeralds, 1.79 carats apx F2. 1 oval rose cut diamond 1.32 carats, approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 5.50 Carats Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Girandole Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring 106 Rose Cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 carats in total -- 6 pear-shaped Rose Cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats in total, 4 oval Rose Cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver pendant set with rose cut diamond total approximately 1.10ct – G/H - SI Detailed description the size of the pendant is 4.3 cm high and 1.3 cm wide to...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Brocch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds up to 1.10ct - G/H - SI - size 2.2 cm x 5.1 cm detailed description: the size of the brooch is 2.2 cm long by 5.1 cm wide, brooc...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.60ct – G/H - SI - 45cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 14k White & Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is an Antique 14k White & Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring. The Central Oval Rose-Cut Diamond & The Two Pear-Shaped Rose-Cut Side Diamonds Weigh ~1.4ctw. total. 1x ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian brooch with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k gold 13.8 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been examined for this specific object - 42 x 1.5 mm rose-cut diamonds total approx. 0.40 carat color G/H clarity SI - 3.5 mm x 5.5 mm oval rose-cut diamonds total ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian medaillion pendant with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 29.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold medallion pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the pendant is 6.2 cm long by 3.7 cm wide weight 29.8...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 1.80ct 14k gold and silver 8.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 8.7 grams set with - 1 x 7.4 mm x 6.0 mm oval rose-cut diamond total approx. 1.20 carat Color G/H Clarity SI - 60 x 1.3 mm - 2.4 mm brilliant-cut diamond total approx. 0.6...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Pearl necklace and claps with emerald and rose cut diamond 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been tested for this specific object - 2 x 6.3 mm x 5.2 mm oval rose cut diamond total approximately 1.40 carat - 2 x 6.2 mm rose cut diamond total approximately 1.20 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
This incredible ring features an oval rose cut diamond that has a GIA report. The gorgeous domed rose cut diamond is set in the middle of a stunning Victorian mounting that has black...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Stuart pink topaz and diamond brooch, circa 1700.
Located in London, GB
Stuart pink topaz and diamond brooch. Set to centre with a single oval old cut pink topaz in a closed back cut down setting with an approximate weight of 2.50 carats, surrounded by n...
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Engagement Ring. GIA 1.50ct Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Accent Ring H-I VS1
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a approx. 1.5-carats oval rose-cut diamond, graded I in color and VS1 in clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Earring with Rosecut Diamonds Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold with Intricate Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of beautiful, elegant diamond earring with 2 Oval rose cut diamonds in the centre and smaller round diamonds all around.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Engagement Ring. 2ct GIA Rose Cut Diamond Stone Accent Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a breathtaking approx 2-carats oval rose-cut diamond, certified by GIA for its exceptional quality.
Diamond, Platinum
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Accent Solitaire Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Certificate Color: G Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Center Stone Weight: Approx 1ct Stone Cut: Rose Cut Style: Ar...
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A charming antique ring, it features two curved lines set with rose-cut diamonds on the top, one ending with a round emerald and the other with an oval ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in Vannes, FR
The ring is centered with an oval rose-cut diamond, surrounded by a harmonious arrangement of additional rose-cut diamonds, forming an elegant and balanced composition.
$34,320Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Stone Accent Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: 2.00 Carats Stone Cut: Rose Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring, Stone Accent Color: I C...
Diamond, Platinum
Marcus and Co. emerald and yellow diamond ring, American, circa 1895.
By Marcus & Co.
Located in London, GB
Marcus and Co. emerald and yellow diamond ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural emerald in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.35 carats, further set ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Certified Jade Rose Cut Diamond Ring. Imperial Green Substantial Size!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The natural imperial jade has the very desirable high dome! There are 2 pear rose cut diamonds 0.73cts, 6 oval rose cut diamonds 1.93cts and 152 round brilliant diamonds 1.79cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 12.99 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold cocktail ring featuring one Pink Salmon color Morganite weighing 11.62 Carats flanked with 34 round brilliants weighing 1.37 carats. Morganite Measurements: L: 17...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
12.70 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Custom One of a Kind Earrings The earrings 18K White Gold There are 3.87 Carats in Rose Cut Pear Shaped Diamonds F VS The center stones are Tanzanite totaling 12.70 Carats The earrin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Diamond Accent Solitaire Ring Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond solitaire engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified approx 1.00-carat oval rose-cut diamond of G color and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 22 Carat Multi-Color Rose Cut & Round Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular 18K yellow gold dome cocktail ring features over 22 carats of multi-color diamonds including a rose-cut oval center, surrounded by concentric layers of fancy yellow,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval cut Aquamarine Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate your unique style with this handmade Oval cut Aquamarine Diamond Rose Gold Ring from the HH Collection!
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Anniversary Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond- $6,439 Stone Weight: 1.25CTW Stone Size: 5x3mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Band Width: Aprox. 2.2mm
Diamond
14k White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Anniversary Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond-$8,349 Stone Weight: 1.75CTW Stone Size: 5x3mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Band Width: Aprox. 2.3mm
Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Anniversary Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond-$10,479 Stone Weight: 1 7/8CTW Stone Size: 6x4mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Band Width: Aprox. 3.5mm
Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond-$99,419 Stone Weight: 10 1/6CTW Stone Size: 7x5mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 By Request Metal: 14K White Gold Band Width: Aprox. 7mm Size 7
Diamond, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond-$56,859 Stone Weight: 8CTW Stone Size: 6.1x4.5mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Band Width: Aprox. 6mm Size 7
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond-$27,475 Stone Weight: 5CTW Stone Size: 5.2x3.9mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 Metal: 14K White Gold Band Width: Aprox. 5.2mm Size 7
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamonds: 11 oval cut = 1.58cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 Size: 7 Dimensions: ring measures 4.20mm in width Weight: 3.41 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Cut Diamond and Oval Cut Sapphire Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond and Oval Cut Sapphire Flower Ring Description: A striking 14K yellow gold ring showcasing a rich oval cut blue sapphire surrounded by a unique cluster of pear and m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
70.30 Carat Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
This breathtaking 70.30-carat oval-cut morganite is encircled by a double-row halo of dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Rose Cut Diamond & Navratan 18 Kt YG Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
All stones are natural There are Two Flower motif in the necklace one on each side which are holding the three layers. Flower has a large rose cut diamond in the middle and oval Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14KT Rose Gold Oval Cut Rubellite and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14KT Rose Gold Center Stone: Pink Rubellite, Oval Cut, 3.57CT Accent Stones: Round Cut Diamonds, 0.36CT-TW, G-VS Setting Style: Halo Total Weight: Approximate (not listed, can...
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 1.74 carat Morganite, 1 pcs Fancy Cut 2.28 carat, 1 pcs Onyx 1.18 carat a...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 1.75 carat Morganite and Natural Round-cut white Diamond (28 Pcs) 0.11 Ca...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 1.03 carat Morganite and Natural Round-cut white Diamond (4 Pcs) 0.04 Car...
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band This unique band has an Oval Cut Ruby that weighs 1.00 Carats and natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00ct Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity, set on high polish 18k rose gold.
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.