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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

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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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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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

Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings
Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings

Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings
Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings

Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely crafted in platinum and showcase 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Platinum

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

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Mind blowing perfect matching pair of Gia Certified Natural Fancy Intens...

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

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Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning design from Tiffany & Co. approx 0.53ct diamonds TW, most about E-G and VVS-VS range An exquisite natural ruby Necklace 16 inches long. Pendant 11 x 10mm Marked: Tiffan...

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Victoria Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Large
Tiffany Victoria Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Large

Tiffany Victoria Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Large

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamonds: Marquise VVS E-F Total Carat Weight: 1.62ctw Material: 18k Yellow Gold Earrings Dimension: 9.2mm X 9.2mm Earring Backs: Screw backs 8.7mm Diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat

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By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938

Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....

Category

Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Important Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Important Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Important Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, A glorious jaw dropping necklace featuring all large important diamonds and a large pear shape at t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag
HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 is crafted from Rouge de Coeur (bright red) Taurillon Clemence leather, featuring elegant Palladium hardware. It closes with a strap and lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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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.