Transitional Round Brilliant
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bangles
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A brilliant cut diamond is a diamond cut to maximize its brilliance. This diamond shape has 57 facets, round brilliant cut diamonds are among the most popular styles of engagement rings. This cut is known for, when compared to other cuts, most closely mimicking the natural contours of a rough diamond crystal.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The cost of a round brilliant diamond ring will primarily depend on the carat weight, color, clarity, shape, and cut of the diamond. The price range for these exquisite pieces of jewelry may range from around $500 to even $10,000 and above. Shop a range of antique and vintage round brilliant diamond rings 1stDibs.