French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : This ruby diamond pendant reminds us of a delicate flower that will sit elegantly on your neckline.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pendant natural 1.28ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Vintage European pendant in solid 14K Yellow Gold , openwork flower ornament decorated with natural Rosy Red Rubies and Diamonds.Bail hallmarked 585 Measures 26 mm long ( with bail...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,718Sale Price|36% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Cluster Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Ruby Flower Natural Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless radiance of 14k solid gold and natural gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
24k Gold Flower Medallion for Woman with Marquise Cut Rubies and Diaomonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Rubies (1.03 Carat) and Diamonds (0.14 Carat) Please note that it is just the medallion, the chain is not included. Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
AIG certified 2.20 Ct Diamonds 1.45 Ct Burma Rubies 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adorn your neck and adds a touch of class and charme on your look. Magnificent pendant come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby , of 1,45 carats, spectacular vivid red , extra fine...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
pendant with fancy colored diamonds rubies emeralds sapphires crafted in 14k
Located in Berlin, BE
A harmonious arrangement of gemstones—emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds, alongside rare fancy-colored diamonds—are expertly set to form a delicate floral composition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Black Onyx Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This black onyx, ruby and diamond pendant necklace, crafted in 18k white gold in an Art Deco style.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.24 Ct Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Flower Necklace in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist flower necklace/ Cluster flower necklace/ Diamond flower / Gold necklace/ Wedding necklace/ Gifts for her cluster necklace, flower necklace, Handmade jewelry, Bridesma...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Spark GIA Certified .50 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
By Spark Creations
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby Diamond gold pendant necklace. GIA certified .50cts oval red ruby center stone with a halo of 12 round cut diamonds that are framed by a flower style 18k yellow gold halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
16.45 carats of tanzanite flower petals pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exuding exquisite beauty and timeless elegance, this pendant is a stunning homage to the delicate grace of flower petals.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Ruby Gemstone 1.15 carats set in Platinum Pendant with Diamonds GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Encircling this captivating Ruby are diamonds thoughtfully positioned to create a delightful flower motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. The sweet gift box is designed with a diamond bow and diamond flower motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
This important pendant-locket has been made up in two parts, the main body crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with thin brushed finish and the flowers bouquet made in yellow g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Diamond Sapphire Flower Crucifix Pendant. 18k WG Multicolor Cross Necklace.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare 18k White Gold Crucifix Diamond Set with Sapphire and Ruby Flowers. 20in Gem Bezel set Chain Necklace 18k WG Condition: No visible damage or wear. Details: 18k White Gold 4....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby Flower Locket of 14k Rose Gold, Circa 1900-1915
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A jewel of romantic sentiment and refined craftsmanship, this antique locket (circa 1900–1915) is handcrafted in warm 14k rose gold and adorned on the front with a delicate ruby flow...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1 ct Ruby Pendant with Floral Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It features a mesmerizing oval ruby, surrounded by sparkling diamond accents that form a dazzling floral halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18KWG Ruby Diamond Floral Necklace by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Taking inspiration from Tchaikovsky’s beloved Waltz of Flowers and the contemporary ballet “Tsvetodelika,” which infuses traditional choreography with vibrant colour and modern mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Inspired by the layered beauty of blooming petals, this eye-catching necklace features an intricately...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace This exquisite Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Flower Necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases ten vibrant cabochon emer...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Coronaria Pendant with Tourmalines and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimensions: Flower diameter: 6.4 cm. Materials: 18k White Gold with Signature Hand-Textured Finish, 1 Central Rubellite Tourmaline, Pavé-set Rubies, and Multi-color Brilliant-cut Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1944 Pendant with natural 4ct. Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 5.25 mm deep / ca.4ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectacular Multi Gemstone Navratna Filigree Flower Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Navratna multi precious gemstones and diamond flower pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut gemstone studded with diamond that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are us...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Eme...
Gold Astra Pendant with Lemon Citrine and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Pendant with Lemon Citrine and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Rubellite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat rose gold, with detachable 4,84 carats rubellite in heart shape cut, and 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germany...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Necklace by MOISEIKIN Patented Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Waltz of Flower" is an iconic MOISEIKIN jewellery collection that captures the elegance and beauty of a flower in motion. Created with the finest and brightest rubies and diamonds, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
OLIVER & BLOOMFIELD 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 18Kt Gold & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by Richard Oliver & Bloomfield.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia floral pendant necklace is encrusted with oval blue sapphire, diamond, and detachable flowers part with diamonds and yellow and orang...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold,...
Rare Purpurin Egg Pendant with Diamonds by Anders Nevalainen, St. Petersburg
Located in Chesterland, OH
The pendant is adorned with a delicate flower composed of three old hand-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Heart Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable natural blue sapphire in heart cut, and 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond and pearls jewellery always suit any occasion. This necklace is made of 18K white gold, pinkish 7-7.5mm Akoya pearl (AA grade+) from Japan, and diamonds mounted in the modern...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 9k Rose GoldCoomi 20k Yellow Gold Open Flower Diamond Necklace
By Coomi
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully detailed antique Victorian brooch crafted in 9K rose gold, designed in the timeless fleur-de-lis motif symbolizing elegance and heritage. The piece is adorned with lumi...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$18,850
Egyptian Revival Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bold necklace features a colorful, intricately crafted Egyptian Revival pendant. The design artfully combines turquoise, rubies, diamonds and enamel in a stunning representation...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Eighteen Kara Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Heart Cut Rubellite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable 4,84 carats rubellite in heart shape cut, and 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
18K Yellow Gold 1.49ct Diamond and Ruby Flower Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A detailed design makes this flower pendant incredibly captivating. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, inset Diamonds totaling 1.49 carats provide plenty of sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
(The photographed chain is no longer available and is not included with the pendant.) Materials: diamond, 14k gold, silver, sapphire, pink tourmaline, glass.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$850Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.04 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Clover Necklace in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist Gemstone clover necklace/ Lucky clover necklace/ Diamond flower Gemstone/ Gold necklace/ Wedding necklace/ Gifts for her Clover necklace, flower necklace, Handmade jewelr...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$996Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.04 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Clover Necklace in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist Gemstone clover necklace/ Lucky clover necklace/ Diamond flower Gemstone/ Gold necklace/ Wedding necklace/ Gifts for her Clover necklace, flower necklace, Handmade jewelr...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Vase Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Charming 14K yellow gold pendant necklace designed as a decorative flower vase, set with vibrant blue sapphire, emerald, ruby, and diamond accents that create a colorful floral-inspi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Polki Diamond Meenakari Pendant Necklace, 2.68cts Bridal Gifts
Located in Deira, AE
Along the chain, clusters of ruby-red enamel beads and small polki diamond stations interrupt the plain gold beadwork at intervals, echoing the pendant's palette.
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
The center is applied with a ruby and diamond flower. The interior is fitted with a glazed picture frame.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ruby and Diamond Pendant-Necklace Of flower design, centering a single-cut diamond, accented by rubies, completed by a white gold chain.
Diamond, Ruby
$3,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.43TcwPrincess Cut Tanzanite Pendant With Natural Diamond Petals 14K Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.43Tcw Princess-Cut Tanzanite Pendant With Natural Diamond Petals In 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,886Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.43TcwPrincess Cut Tanzanite Pendant With Natural Diamond Petals 18K Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.43Tcw Princess-Cut Tanzanite Pendant With Natural Diamond Petals In 18K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,626Sale Price / item|20% Off
Petite Mixed Cut Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The pendant is intricately set with brilliant marquise-cut diamonds arranged in a graceful flower formation, symbolizing beauty, growth, and love.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Fiorever Large Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold with Full Diamond Pavé
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Fiorever Large Flower Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Full Diamond Pavé and Central Ruby.
Rose Gold
Flower Basket Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower Basket Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Oval Ruby and Sapphire length: Approximately 4.22 millimeters.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Appraised 14k Gold 58.5 carats Diamond Navratna Multi Precious Gemstone Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Navratna multi precious gemstones and diamond flower pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut gemstone studded with diamond that completes your look with a decent touch.
Sasportas, France Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Stylized Flower Brooch/Pendant
By Sasportas
Located in New York, NY
A Retro ruby, diamond, and gold clip brooch in the form of a stylized flower, with pendant loop, in 18k.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
22K Gold Navratna Reversible Pendant Necklace with Gemstones, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A 22K gold pendant with precious and semi-precious gemstones depicting the Navratna mythology on one side and kundan gold and enamel work depicting flowers on the reverse.
Blue Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emera...
Certified Natural Vivid Green Tsavorite Floral Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
This vivid forest green Tsavorite pendant decorated with natural diamonds, coloured sapphires, and rubies is a unique statement piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Flower Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length - green agate and green onyx 8mm beads - Diamond and 925 sterlingsilver heart tumbler bead. - Sterling silver and diamond clasp allowing f...
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver
3.25ct Ruby 2.27ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A refined and elegant floral design, this convertible pin and pendant is crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold and set with vibrant gemstones of exceptional quality and balance. The pi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price / item|50% Off
Blossom Flower 24.3ct Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Statement Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This bold 24.3 carat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond floral brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a vivid emerald cabochon accented by pavé set round diamonds total...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant engraved on front with art nouveau style flower with green demantoid stones and rose cut diamonds and ruby pendant is hall marked 56 imperial ...
Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant of 20.8 grams is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, R...
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.