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Treated Pink Diamonds

14K Rose Gold and Treated Pink Diamond Dove Pendant #23592
14K Rose Gold and Treated Pink Diamond Dove Pendant #23592

14K Rose Gold and Treated Pink Diamond Dove Pendant #23592

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Rose Gold and Treated Pink Diamond Dove Pendant- This lovely dove pendant is crafted in 14K

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Round-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Round-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Round-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

2 round, color treated diamonds radiate a beautiful vivid pink sparkle as they float within the four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring
14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

2 round, color treated diamonds radiate a beautiful vivid pink sparkle as they float within the four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring
14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

2 round, color treated diamonds radiate a beautiful vivid pink sparkle as they float within the four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring
14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

2 round, color treated diamonds radiate a beautiful vivid pink sparkle as they float within the four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Multi Color Diamonds Cts 0.44 Engagement Ring
18k White Gold Multi Color Diamonds Cts 0.44 Engagement Ring

18k White Gold Multi Color Diamonds Cts 0.44 Engagement Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

This captivating engagement ring features a center Treated Pink Diamond weighing 0.17 carats

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Color Treated Pink and White Diamond Ring
18 Karat Yellow Gold Color Treated Pink and White Diamond Ring

18 Karat Yellow Gold Color Treated Pink and White Diamond Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Color Treated Pink and White Diamond Ring Size 7.5 GAI Certified- This

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Multi-Gemstone Engagement Ring Cts 1.01
18k White Gold Multi-Gemstone Engagement Ring Cts 1.01

18k White Gold Multi-Gemstone Engagement Ring Cts 1.01

Located in Hong Kong, HK

treated pink diamonds, weighing 0.17 carats, arranged in an eye-shaped setting within the radiant white

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Earth Mined 2.16CT Pink Diamond in 14k White Gold
GIA Certified Earth Mined 2.16CT Pink Diamond in 14k White Gold

GIA Certified Earth Mined 2.16CT Pink Diamond in 14k White Gold

By MJ Gabel

Located in Webster, NY

Light Pink *Treated Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA: 5232546588 Side Diamonds: .75CTW

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Gold

18K Gold 1.00ct Squared Pink Sapphire & 0.07ct Diamond Wavy Band Ring
18K Gold 1.00ct Squared Pink Sapphire & 0.07ct Diamond Wavy Band Ring

18K Gold 1.00ct Squared Pink Sapphire & 0.07ct Diamond Wavy Band Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

ring has two rows of beautiful squared pink sapphires, and one row of brilliant cut diamonds channeled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Red Diamond 7 Stone Floral Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Red Diamond 7 Stone Floral Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Red Diamond 7 Stone Floral Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Elegantly set, these earrings stand out due to its striking design of treated red diamonds in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Recent Sales

Round Pink & White Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in White Gold
Round Pink & White Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in White Gold

Round Pink & White Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in White Gold

By Kian Design

Located in South Perth, AU

earrings are featured a pair of treated pink diamonds with the surrounding white diamonds, simple and

Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Robert Procop Platinum '3.40 CT' Non Heat Treated Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Robert Procop Platinum '3.40 CT' Non Heat Treated Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Robert Procop Platinum '3.40 CT' Non Heat Treated Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring

By Robert Procop

Located in DAYTON, OH

cushion cut pink sapphire as well as ten channel set square diamonds totaling .80 carats and one hidden

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

13.5 mm Tahitian Black Pearl, Pink-Treated, and Diamond Platinum Ring
13.5 mm Tahitian Black Pearl, Pink-Treated, and Diamond Platinum Ring

13.5 mm Tahitian Black Pearl, Pink-Treated, and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in DALLAS, TX

Platinum 1.05 CTW Pink-Treated Diamond & 0.92 CTW Diamond Ring with 13.5 mm Tahitian Black Pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Diamond Pink Gold Key Pendant
Diamond Pink Gold Key Pendant

Diamond Pink Gold Key Pendant

Unavailable

L 1.56 in

Diamond Pink Gold Key Pendant

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

special gift for a loved one or a well-deserved treat for yourself, our Diamond Pink Gold Key Pendant is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Treated Pink Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Treated Pink Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace

14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Treated Pink Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

. This solitaire diamond necklace features a single, brilliant-cut .30 carat treated pink diamond in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring
14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Pink Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

2 round, color treated diamonds radiate a beautiful vivid pink sparkle as they float within the four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pink Diamond Three-Stone Ring
GIA Certified Pink Diamond Three-Stone Ring

GIA Certified Pink Diamond Three-Stone Ring

By MJ Gabel

Located in Webster, NY

GIA Certified pink and white emerald cut diamond three stone ring crafted in 14k white gold. GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold

Fancy Color Diamond Gold Floral Ear Clips
Fancy Color Diamond Gold Floral Ear Clips

Fancy Color Diamond Gold Floral Ear Clips

Located in Chicago, IL

A fun pair of natural fancy yellow and treated fancy pink diamond floral ear clips. Approximately

Category

Early 2000s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold
Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold

Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold

By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery

Located in Nicosia, CY

An array of dangling freshwater pearls in various sizes accentuated by glimmering natural diamonds hanging from a delicate chain fitted closely around the neck. A modern take on th...

Category

2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Fancy Pink Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
Fancy Pink Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold

Fancy Pink Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Introducing a work of art and elegance: a stunning cluster ring meticulously hand-set in a blend of 18 karat rose and white gold. This piece boasts the allure of Fancy Pink diamonds,...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Iconic Neutral
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Iconic Neutral

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Iconic Neutral

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in classic Gold. This neutral Hermes Birkin is the all time perfect neutral statement. Signature bone top stitch detail. Lush Togo ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

GIA Certified Natural Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring

GIA Certified Natural Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring

By HYT Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

This exclusive Engagement ring features a rare Yellow diamond at the heart of the design, by framing an ornate arrangement of delicate pear-shaped white diamonds set in 18K gold. -...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Aqua Blue Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Aqua Blue Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Aqua Blue Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of these 14K yellow gold solitaire stud earrings, featuring two natural round diamonds with a total weight of 1.0 cttw. The treated aqua blue diamond...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Adolfo Courrier Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Band
Adolfo Courrier Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Band

Adolfo Courrier Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Band

By Adolfo Courrier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Inspired by the passion for art and Italian craftsmanship, husband and wife Adolfo Courrier and Alessandra Zanchetta, creates contemporary designs that make a fashion statement and i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

These simple and classic 18K gold post earrings are stunning! Wonderful long 9 x 32 mm long flashing rose-cut faceted rainbow moonstones are suspended below 6 x 8 mm oval cabochons,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

40 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a total of 120 GIA certified diamonds. Clarity range VS-SI1, Color range I-H

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermès BNIB Birkin 30 3 in 1 Bag Gold
Hermès BNIB Birkin 30 3 in 1 Bag Gold

Hermès BNIB Birkin 30 3 in 1 Bag Gold

$42,999

H 8.5 in W 6 in L 11.75 in

Hermès BNIB Birkin 30 3 in 1 Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The HERMÈS Birkin 3 in 1 bag is one of the most valuable and collectible bags there is. It is absolutely stunning. This piece is in brand new condition. Date stamp U for 2023. Bareni...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Yellow and Pink Diamond Toi-et-moi Ring
Yellow and Pink Diamond Toi-et-moi Ring

Yellow and Pink Diamond Toi-et-moi Ring

Located in New York, NY

This Toi-et-Moi ring features a captivating dual-center design, where two distinct gemstones take center stage. The first centerpiece is a brilliant pear-shaped yellow diamond, weig...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Heart Shaped Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold
Pink Heart Shaped Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold

Pink Heart Shaped Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Introducing our stunning Pink Heart Shaped Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring, crafted in 18K white and yellow gold. The centerpiece of this breathtaking ring is a brownish-pink hea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings
Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings

Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

These stunning natural blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings are hand crafted in solid platinum. weighing 10 grams and measuring 24mm long x 11mm wide. Exposing a pair of prong-set...

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900

1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900

Located in Bangkok, TH

Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...

Category

Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.41 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 6.41 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 6.41 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 6.41 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and IF clarity*, set on a seven prong setting. Flanked by tapered baguette cut dia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Treated Pink Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of treated pink diamonds. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 171 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of treated pink diamonds to choose from, but contemporary and modern treated pink diamonds are of considerable interest. TJD, Vaibhav Dhadda and Five Star Jewelry each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 116 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, oval cut and cushion cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our treated pink diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 37 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Treated Pink Diamonds?

Prices for treated pink diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $142 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while treated pink diamonds, on average, fetch $3,340.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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