Estate Platinum 27.00cttw Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with over 300 dazzling round diamonds, this brooch captures the timeless beauty of a blooming rose.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Crescent Moon Brooch, Antique Rose Diamond and Natural Sapphire Jewel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Presenting one of our most sentimental jewels in the collection, this crescent moon brooch is crafted from solid 14K rose gold and set with foiled rose-cut diamonds and natural blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian rose cut diamond brooch in crescent design centered with pear shape rose cut diamond made in st Petersburg 1880.c unfoiled back in 14k gold setting and 4.5cm...
Diamond, 14k Gold
CARTIER 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Cartier flower brooch from the 1940s, crafted in warm 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Peony Petal Brooch with 12 Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 12 round natural diamonds, 0,15 carats, VS, F-G.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold and Silver 2.50ct Diamond Brooch MF01-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Opulent 18K Rose Gold and Silver come together to create this delicate brooch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Insect Bar Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in Altrincham, GB
Its body is set with a dreamy pearl, while its wings are silver-set with glistening rose cut diamonds. The bar is crafted in 15k gold, and at each end is a single pearl with rose cut...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 10k Rose Gold Diamond & Pearl Sunburst Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A radiant antique 10K rose gold diamond and pearl sunburst brooch, designed as a dramatic celestial motif with flowing, sculptural rays.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch 4 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 41 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.50 CT 2 Rubies - 0.04 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.80 GM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Retro Green Rose Gold & Platinum Old Diamond Stem Rose Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.05ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Rose & Green Gold w/ Platinum Stem To...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Guilloche Enamel Portrait Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Two rose cut diamonds adorn the angelic image of her dressed in finery.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold, encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a removable cabochon amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold enamel brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful French Victorian brooch is a refined jewel from the 1900’s, centered by a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Seven Diamonds Sapphire Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 7 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural dark blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Multi Gemstone Beetle Brooch #25486
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Gemstone Beetle Brooch JAGi Certified- Celebrate nature with this captivating 14K rose gold beetle brooch, exquisitely crafted with vibrant gemstones and d...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Bow Brooch with Fancy Briolette and Bead Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This graceful bow design is set with approximately 1.69 carats of rose-cut diamonds and accented with a striking display of briolette and bead-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Silver Topped Gold Rose-cut Diamond and Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 13-carat amethyst at its center, beautifully framed by a halo of shimmering rose-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate
Rose Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut emerald.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Brooch/Pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver sturcture mounted with a carved coral surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Branch Brooch with Pearls & Rose Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.7 cm long and 2.6 cm wide Weight: 8...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Floral Brooch in Gold and Silver
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Floral Brooch in Gold and Silver The most beautiful diamond floral brooch, with a centre that spins!
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Sapphire, Diamonds, Spinel, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò butterfly brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire and a diamond on the body, a diamond on the head.
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold and features a removable cabochon lemon quartz drop encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
A wonderful Georgian diamond deer brooch! Beautiful pair of sweet reindeer with rose cut diamonds and little ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Pearl and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.52 carat aquamarine, 0.16 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat rose gold and platinum brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
“Antique 10k Gold Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Brooch, Circa 1850, 8ct”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large rose cut diamond brooch in tremblant design with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats back foiled centered with a large rose cut diamond (1.5) carat (7.5mm) diameter ...
Diamond
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand set with 147 Antique Rose-cut Diamonds approx. 1.07 total Carat weight.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Jadeite Yellow Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Their faceted teardrop shapes add a dynamic sparkle, reminiscent of drops of sunlight, which gently illuminate the deep green of the jade petals. The brooch is further adorned with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold and features a removable cabochon lemon quartz drop encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940's Diamond, Ruby and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This exquisite Retro 1940's brooch features a striking 1.65-carat marquise-cut diamond of K color and VS2 clarity as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch /Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò boorch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral in the central part representing a lady motif in a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Rose Gold Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Turn of the century, Antique cushion cut diamond natural pearl brooch pendant. 1 old mine cut center diamond set in 14k rose gold with 66 white and gray accent pearls. circa 1900's ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Sterling Topped 14k Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Victoria, CA
Details: Antique clover brooch Sterling silver topped 14K rose gold Three heart-cut amethysts 54 rose cut diamonds No maker’s markings Professionally tested for metal content Elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Rose Gold Silver and Ol Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as oval plaque, set with fold European-cut diamond. Lenght: 6cm
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold brooch with rose diamond total 0.50ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.7 cm long by 2.6 cm wide weight 8.9 grams set with -...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Silver Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large silver and 18k gold dragonfly brooch, set with rose cut diamonds (center stone is approx. 5.3 x 5.4mm), sapphire eyes, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
14k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch with Blue Sapphire & White Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This late Victorian-style brooch features a central blue sapphire surrounded by a radiant array of white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 15k Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Enamel Cherub Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in Altrincham, GB
Rose Cut Diamonds 2.9 x 2.7cm
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold Silver Cannetille Rose-Cut Diamond Oval Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The oval-shaped brooch features a radiant cluster of nine rose-cut diamonds, each individually bezel-set in silver to enhance their brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 19k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, & Onyx Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking oval composition gives this Victorian mourning brooch a bold and richly symbolic presence. Crafted in 19k yellow gold, the design centers on a glossy black onyx panel set ...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Zorab Creation 18K Rose Gold Brooch, 3.75ct Diamond & 23.15ct Spinel
By Zorab Creation
Located in istanbul, TR
The brooch is hallmarked by the maker and contains diamonds as the main stone, set in a brilliant cut shape and he secondary stones are spinels, adding a touch of elegance to this u...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium
Antique 1.01 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Rose Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.01Ct demantoid garnet and 0.35 carat diamond, 14 karat rose gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 3.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A romantic and richly detailed vintage brooch, crafted in warm 14k rose gold and designed in the shape of a blooming bouquet.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Platinum Brooch with Old Mine and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At its center lies a stunning 0.95-carat rose-cut diamond, bezel-set and framed by a symphony of antique-cut stones.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Vintage Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Silver Large Star Pin Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
Antique Vintage Estate 18k Gold And Silver Rose Cut Diamond Large Star Pin Brooch. Authentic antique vintage from Georgian time period 18k Gold and Silver Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, Silver
Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, 12 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò flower brooch in 12 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by leaves studded with rubies and diamonds, Diamonds 0.40 ct Rubies 0.30 ct Pearl ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Nineteenth Century enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival of a beautiful lady adorned with an elaborate headdress of enamel set, in silver, with rose diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14k Gold & Silver Brooch with 0.50ct Rose Cut Diamonds, 1870
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with 925 silver brooch set with rose cut diamond to. 0.50ct G/HSI Detailed description the brooch is 1.5 cm high and 6.3 cm wide total weight: 7.1 grams occupied with: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold, Opal and Rose-Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional antique opal and diamond brooch crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, centered with a large rectangular opal weighing approximately 52.07 carats.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x9.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "89 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 362 Fancy Diamonds 3.31 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 23.43 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Hortensia Floral Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia floral brooch is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and adorned with seven round natural diamonds (VS, F-G).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival Inspired Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Silver Tarantula Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: South Sea Pearl Size: 11.89mm Accent Stone: 33 Diamonds Cut: Rose Cut Weight: Approximately .60 Carats Color: I Clarity: I Accent Stone: 2 Emeralds Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Edwardian mother of pearl and pearl diamond cameo 18k rose gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the cameo, numerous pearls and seed pearls create a soft halo that enhances the brooch’s graceful character. Seven rose cut diamonds add subtle antique sparkle, their gen...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The brooch and fitting are 18k rose / pink gold. The approximate diamond weight is 1.55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in silver, ram head hallmark, and 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Rose Flower Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,500 / item
Hand Carved Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning antique style brooch cast in 18 karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 9.13 carats emerald and 1.16 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires 32 Diamonds - 0.78 CT 56 Green Garnets - 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline - 7.48 CT 535 Rubies/Pink Sapphires - 9.97 C...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl & Rose Diamond Flower Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 An elegant 18ct yellow gold Edwardian bar brooch centred with a single pearl encircled by eight rose‑cut diamonds, each set in i...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Green Garnet Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Leaf Frog Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.10x9.70x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Brown Diamonds 0.37 CT 47 White Diamonds 0.50 CT 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.91 CT 124 RU/GG 4.44 CT 6 PE 2.46 CT (3.4-4.4MM...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.