$504Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond emerald 925 silver statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This stunning old Victorian finish ring is one of its kind. It consists of: Diamond- Natural Uncut and rose cut diamond Diamond color- Tinted yellow Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 s...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Three Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver gold bracelets
Located in Delhi, DL
It consists of three bracelets Metal- Solid silver Metal purity- sterling or 925 Metal color- Yellow gold plated Diamond type- Natural uncut and rose cut diamonds Diamond weight- 16...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$470Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond green jade 925 silver statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This stunning old Victorian finish ring is one of its kind. It consists of: Diamond- Natural Uncut and rose cut diamond Diamond color- Tinted yellow Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 s...
Diamond, Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Kundan Polki Rose Cut Diamond Ring Gold & 925
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Natural Rose Cut Diamond & Uncut Diamond Polki Gold 925 Sterling Silver Fine Handmade Victorian Vintage Diamond Ring Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Kundan Polki Rose Cut D...
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Ornamental Design Ring with Uncut & Rose Cut Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold 3.75g Diamond 1.1ct, Silver 4.785g US-6.75
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
18 K Gold Earclips with Cut Und Uncut Rough Diamonds Tahitian Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very unusual 18 K blackened white Gold and pink Gold omega clip post earrings featuring 2 silvery Tahitian Pearls (12.2 mm and 12.5 mm). They are accentuated by 12 rough Diamonds wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rough White Diamond Choker 16" with Snap Lock & Spacers
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold 16" Choker Necklace with Natural Uncut Rough White Diamond Nuggets (2-3 mm) Solid 14K yellow gold choker measuring 16 inches, featuring natural white diamond beads in...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Yellow Gold (1901 - 1914) A pair of Edwardian diamond cuff links; each a pierced oval mount millegrain set in platinum ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$21,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Polki Diamond Meenakari Pendant Necklace, 2.68cts Bridal Gifts
Located in Deira, AE
A double-strand gold bead chain carries a square meenakari and polki diamond pendant, enamel-worked on both faces. Every diamond is natural polki, uncut and rose-set: 2.68ct total. 1...
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Rose Cut Diamond & Navratan 18 Kt YG Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Description of the Necklace Two Layers of Pearls, and center layer of big cabochon of 9 stones which are called Navratan In between the two Pearl layer middle layer of Navratan st...
Diamond, 18k Gold
SUWA Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant. PT950 0.6ct Diamond Crucifix Pendant.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Condition: Excellent condition Details: PT950 Platinum 8.0 grams Total. Uncut 0.62ct Diamond 19mm by 27mm dimensions
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches Weight : 135 gram approx Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are cu...
Diamond
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches Weight : 135 gram approx Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are cu...
Diamond
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches Weight : 35 gram approx Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custo...
Diamond
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Rosecut Diamond polki Ring 925 Silver Diamond Ring For Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosecut Diamond polki Ring 925 Silver Diamond Ring For Wedding Gift 925 Silver Weight 10.550 Grams Approx Rosecut Diamond Weight 1. Cts Approx Antique cut diamond 1.50cts Total 2...
Diamond, Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade 2 pc
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet 2 pcs Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches Weight : 35 gram approx Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items a...
Diamond
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches ,2.6inch both Size avaliable Weight : 45 to 55 gram approx depending on size Gemst...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches ,2.6inch both Size avaliable Weight : 35 to 45 gram approx depending on size Gemst...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches ,2.6inch both Size avaliable Weight : 35 to 45 gram approx depending on size Gemst...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches and 2.6 inch both Size avaliable Weight : 35 to 45 gram approx depending on size ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inc Weight : 31 gram approx Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom ma...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
230.25 Carat Carbonado Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This uncut, museum-grade carbonado black diamond exhibits intense natural luster and an enigmatic black hue derived from graphite and carbon inclusions throughout its structure.
Black Diamond
2.05 Carat Triangle Diamond Fashion Pendant In Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Platinum
【Conchéa】Pink Flame Conch Pearl, Fancy Yellow Diamond & Diamond Pendant — 2.83ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A rare and captivating pendant featuring a 2.83-carat natural conch pearl of vivid pink hue, celebrated for its exceptional saturation and a fully visible flame pattern that shimmers...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Starburst Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Pendant Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Starburst Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Pendant Anniversary Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 1.50 Cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver Pendan...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 800 Platinum Pearl and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 800 platinum ring pairs a luminous pearl with a dramatic freeform diamond design. The large pearl has a soft, organic shape and silvery-white luster, creating a sculptur...
Diamond, Pearl
David Webb Twisted Carved Crystal and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These David Webb "Crossover" clip-on earrings showcase swirling, hand-carved fluted rock crystals wrapped in diagonally crossing bands of brilliant pavé diamonds, set in platinum. T...
Crystal, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade 2 pc
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet 2 pcs Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches Weight : 35 to 45 gram approx depending on size Gemstone: Diamond A P P R ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Lily Pendant Gift Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Lily Pendant Gift Charm Total Carat Weight 0.24 ct and Under Metal Purity 925 Diamond Weight 0.60 Cts Approx Material Diamond, Sterli...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Cushion Beads 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Beads Jewelry Findings
Located in Chicago, IL
1Pc Pave Diamond Spacer Beads 925 Silver Round Diamond Beads Findings Jewelry. Size 14mm Shape Cushion Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Beads Mat...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver heart shape pendant diamond pendants.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver heart shape pendant diamond pendants. Size 11mmx12mm approx Theme Love & Hearts Featured Refinements Silver Charm Type Pendant charm Si...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Atta Diamond Ring, 18k Recycled Gold, Champagne Diamonds by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Atta Diamond Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, champagne diamonds 0.55 carats, hand- engraved Inspired by Atta ants, famous for their key rol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Starburst Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Thanks giving Handmade Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Starburst Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Thanks giving Handmade Jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.33 - 0.49 Gross Weight 1.20Grams Approx Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Sterling S...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Initial Pendant Pave Diamond Name Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Alphabet Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Initial Pendant Pave Diamond Name Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Alphabet Charm Type Pendant Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Gross Weight 1.55 Grams Approx Main Stone Diamond Main Stone...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Cross Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Religious Charm Pendant Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Cross Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Religious Charm Pendant Gift Base Metal Sterling Silver Total Carat Weight 1.25 - 1.49 Metal Sterling Silver Gross Weight 5.62 grams Ap...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Designer Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Designer Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond pendant Main Stone Shape Round Base Metal Sterling Silver Fancy Diamond Color White Metal Purity 925 Silver Wt 5.00 gram ap...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Polki Diamond and Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Bracelet Natural Diamond Victorian Bracelet Bracelet Width : 2.4 Inches ,2.6inch both Size avaliable Weight : 45 to 55 gram approx depending on size Gemst...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Cross Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Religious Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Cross Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Religious Diamond Necklace Diamond Weight 1.78 Cts Approx Gross Weight 8.41 Grams Approx Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Sterling Silver Metal Ste...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stones: Natural Rubies Ruby Setting: Calibré Set Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Design: Alternating diamond links an...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Pearl and Diamond Slider Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This modern and elegant necklace features a luminous gray pearl set on a platinum chain. The pearl is adorned with bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds that add a touch of sparkle ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1.52ct Diamonds Halo Cluster Necklace 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Halo diamond cluster 1.52ct. Natural diamonds necklace .60ct. Center diamond I-color / Vs-2 Clarity .92ct Side Diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity. - Full cut round brilliant ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.70CTW Natural Diamond Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Gold
1 Pc Pave Diamond Fancy Shape Diamond Pendant For Jewelry Making Supplies
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Fancy Shape Diamond Pendant For Jewelry Making Supplies Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: Very Sli...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Spacer Beads Round Beads 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Roundel Beads.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Spacer Beads Round Beads 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Roundel BeadsSize 10mm Approx Shape Round Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Beads ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Heart Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Pendant Fine Jewelry Pendant Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Heart Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Pendant Fine Jewelry Pendant Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ct and Under Metal Purity 925 Diamond Weight 1.10 Cts Approx Material Diamond,...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Oval Beads 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Beads Cone Shape Beads.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Oval Beads 925 Silver Diamond Necklace Beads Cone Shape Beads. Handmade Yes Size 10x17.5mm Approx Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Beads Material St...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Beads 925 Silver Diamond Cut Beads For Necklace Jewelry Findings.
Located in Chicago, IL
1Pc Pave Diamond Spacer Beads 925 Silver Round Diamond Beads Findings Jewelry. Size 19x17mm Approx Shape oval Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Be...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1Pc Pave Diamond Spacer Beads 925 Silver Round Diamond Beads Findings Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
1Pc Pave Diamond Spacer Beads 925 Silver Round Diamond Beads Findings Jewelry. Size 7.5x12mm Approx Shape Round Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Bea...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Designer Oval Beads 925 Silver Natural Diamond Jewelry Beads Charm.
Located in Chicago, IL
1Pc Pave Diamond Spacer Beads 925 Silver Round Diamond Beads Findings Jewelry. Size 19x17mm Approx Shape oval Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Be...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Star Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Round Star Pendant Handmade Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Star Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Round Star Pendant Handmade Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 0.96 Cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver Ma...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$197,750
71.19 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This lustrous rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs a hefty 71.19 carats. Black diamonds owe their opaque color to natural impurities in the crystal lattice and make beautiful c...
Black Diamond
$699,334
251.76 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This lustrous, huge rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 251.76 carats. Black diamonds owe their opaque color to natural impurities in the crystal lattice and make beautiful co...
Black Diamond
$180,334
64.92 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This lustrous, large rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 64.92 carats. Black diamonds owe their opaque color to natural impurities in the crystal lattice and make beautiful co...
Black Diamond
$239,500
86.22 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This extremely lustrous and large rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 86.22 carats. Black diamonds owe their opaque color to natural impurities in the crystal lattice and make...
Black Diamond
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver sun star shape charm diamond pendant.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver sun star shape charm diamond pendant. Material Sterling Silver Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Type Charm Metal Sterling Silver Color Silver ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave diamond lock round lock 925 sterling silver diamond clasp jewellery finding
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond lock round lock 925 sterling silver diamond clasp jewellery finding Material Sterling Silver Featured Refinements Lobster Clasp Stone weight 1.20 ct approx Size 25x25 m...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
9.03 Carat White Diamond Crystal
Located in New York, NY
This natural white diamond single crystal out of Canada weighs 9.03 carats and displays amazing translucency and clarity. With beautiful luster and sharply-defined crystallization, i...
White Diamond
Triangle Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Triangular Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Triangle Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Triangular Pendant Diamond Weight 0.66 Cts Approx Type Pendant Total Carat Weight 0.50 - 0.74 Gross Weight 3.20 Grams Approx...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Shark Tooth Ring Pave Diamond Birthday Gift Ring 925 Silver Diamond Present Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shark Tooth Ring Pave Diamond Birthday Gift Ring 925 Silver Diamond Present Ring Diamond Weight: 0.25 Cts Approx Size : 14x15mm Approx Certification: 925 Hallmarked Gross Weight: 4....
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1 Pair Pave Diamond Spike Charm Earrings Spike Earring Diamond Ear Wire Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pair Pave Diamond Spike Charm Earrings Spike Earring Diamond Ear Wire Earring Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: Ve...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.