Rosior Turquoise and Diamond "Turtle" Pendant Necklace set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary "Turtle" Pendant set in 19.2 Karat White Gold with: - 44 G-VVS Diamonds with 0,39 ct; - 45 Turquoises with 0,90 ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
$1,051Sale Price / item|40% Off
Amethyst 14k Gold Ring, Genuine Amethyst Ring, Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 3.85 gr depends from size Central stone natural Amethyst Weight: approx 4.5 ct Cut: oval Color: purple Clarity: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct (0.01x23), G/Vs, round brilliant cut.
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
$12,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.10 Carat Round Diamond Long Necklace in 18k Solid White Gold, Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond Quality - G, VVS Diamond Weight - 4.10 cts Diamond shape - Round Diamond size - 1.9 mm Length - 16 i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Cocktail Ring White Gold Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This ring is set with 0.30ct E-F VVS diamonds. The use of white gold provides a sophisticated and contemporary backdrop that complements the cool tones of both the turquoise and the...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$43,849 / item
Eternity Band 18K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring embodies vintage charm with modern refinement, making it the perfect heirloom piece for generations to come. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 18K Go...
18k Gold, White Gold
3.03 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this 3.03 carat VVS diamond ring. Diamond Quality Color M Clarity VVS1 Cut Round Brilliant Content 3.03 carats...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Coral Putti Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 hand carved natural red salmon coral of 16 mm. x 20 mm. – 6 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx .60 CT (G/VVS) – 6 square facete...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow VVS - VS Clariy Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.530 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Trilliant Carat: 0.03 Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior one-off Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas 19.2K White Gold "Flower" Ring set with: - 237 Blue Diamonds with 1,70ct, - 211 White (G-VVS) Diamonds with 1,73ct, - 20 Yellow Diamonds with 0,21ct - 2 Emeral...
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Rhodium
$8,838 / item
Celestial Dusk 18K Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in 18K white gold, this breathtaking ring features 5 exquisite diamonds with a total weight of 0.95 carats. Each diamond is perfectly sized at 3.7x2.75mm and showcases exceptiona...
18k Gold, White Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Citrine 14k Gold Ring, Genuine Citrine Ring, Citrine Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 3.85 gr depends from size Central stone natural Citrine Weight: approx 4.5 ct Cut: oval Color: yellow to orange Clarity: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct (0.01x23), G/Vs, round brillia...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold
$1,051Sale Price / item|40% Off
Sky Blue Topaz 14k Gold Ring. Topaz Gold Ring !
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 3.85 gr depends from size Central stone natural Topaz Weight: approx 4.5 ct Cut: oval Color: sky blue Clarity: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct (0.01x23), G/Vs, round brilliant cut.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
$25,486 / item
Petite Emerald Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly crafted in 18K white gold, this exquisite piece features 21 fancy-cut diamonds totaling 2.86 carats, with superior F VVS clarity and color.
18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 6.90 Carat Diamond Pear Shape Floral Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, a very unique elegant feminine earring hand made with gorgeous pear shape D-F Vvs diamonds. Hand made in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha 42mm Automatic 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch WJ1202M9
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
NOT Cartier Original. E-F color, VVS Diamonds (Looks Original) Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior one-off Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline and Emerald Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
The ring is set with: - 355 F/G-VVS Diamonds with 4,27 ct; - 58 Emeralds with 0,81 ct; - 30 "Marquise" cut Rubis with 6,32 ct; - 113 Blue Sapphires with 1,86 ct; - 57 Pink Tourmaline...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Dawn Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 18K gold, available in both yellow and white gold, this ring features a series of diamonds that total 1.17 carats. The diamonds are 7 OCT and boast a high clarity grade ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
50 Carat VVS Quality Princess Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Make a statement with this 50 carat, VVS quality, colorless, princess cut Diamond bracelet set in solid 18K White Gold with an ostrich skin strap.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond cocktail ring Fine diamonds VVS DEF color 0.77ct 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern diamond ring made with top diamonds VVS clarity and DEF color in 18KT white gold!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro 1.70 Ct Diamond G VVS Pearl Diamond Dolphin Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Defiantly different, drawn to the unusual, stunning pair of Vintage earrings of rare Dolphin design, renaissance inspired, 1940 ca Hand crafted as unique in an extremely fine manner ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Rosior one-off Multicolor Gemstone Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary cocktail ring made in 19.2K white gold and set with: - 14 brown diamonds with 1,53ct, - 2 white (F-VVS) diamonds with 0,15ct, - 30 emeralds with 2,46ct, - 17 rubi...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Di...
GFCO Certified Fancy Yellow VVS-VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.991 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Mix Carat: 1.29 (07 Pcs ) Colour...
Diamond
14.80 Ct Kaleidoscopic Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Comes with a thin 18 kt gold chain matching same pink colour which is offered for free Very good condition Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt white and rose gold Hallmarks: assay –...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
18k White Gold E VVS 5.75tcw Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious band ring features an impressive 5.75tcw of exceptionally high-grade diamonds, all certified E color and VVS clarity, creating a breathtaking display of brilliance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.07 Carat G Colour VVS - VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.138 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Ascher Carat: 2.07 (7 Pcs ) Colou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,000Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 3.52 Cwt Emerald & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Modernist, 1970-1980. Diamonds: Mount around in pave settings, with 32 graduated round brilliant cut diamond, with a total weight of about 1.76 carats, white colorless D/E c...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with magnificent gemstones, such; eight natural Colombian emeralds, and twelve white colorless VVS diamonds. This is a magnificent ring with all the original gemsto...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Leon Mege Platinum Engagement Ring with Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Natural unheated Asscher-cut 1.30-carat pink sapphire 36 Ideal-cut natural D-F/VVS diamonds 0.77 carats total weight Four natural pink sapphires Platinum and 18K rose gold Finger siz...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Pl...
18K 750 White Gold - VVS Natural Diamond: Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Center - 0.50 Ct. / Side - 1 Ct. Diamond Clarity Grade:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.11 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.77 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.11 ct Colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Cut 0.56ct Diamond VVS–VS/RW Drop Earrings & Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Vilnius, LT
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstones: 56 Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.65 Carat Diamond Clarity: VVS–VS Diamond Color: RW–W Total Weight: 6.40 Grams Style: Diamond Dro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
12 Carat Cut Diamond Ring D/F VS/VVS Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless elegance with our breathtaking Eternity Band in platinum, adorned with 17 exquisite emerald-cut diamonds totaling a remarkable 12.11 carats. Crafted to perfection, each em...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional VVS Clarity GIA Certified 4 Carat Heart Shape Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
EXCEPTIONAL VVS Clarity GIA Certified 4 Carat Heart Shape Diamonds Earrings Excellent Polish Excellent Symmetry None Fluorescence
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Art Deco Gold Cocktail Ring Flower Design with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
At the heart of the ring is a stunning 0.40 carat old European cut E-F , VVS diamond, prong-set to maximize its brilliance and historical significance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
1950s French Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch, 5 Carats, VVS Clarity
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1950s platinum and diamond watch has approximately 5 carats of F-G colour VVS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14K solitaire diamond ring approx. 0.82 carat VVS, F, white
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic solitaire Ring with large round diamond in claw setting. Size and Quality approx. 0.82 carat (engraved in frame), VVS, color F. 14k yellow gold and white gold frame.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond earrings VVS 12.18 carats
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare find on these matching fancy intense yellow diamond studs 6.01 carats is Fancy Intense Yellow VVS2 and 6.01 radiant is fancy intense yellow VS1 both GIA certified, please inqu...
Yellow Diamond
GIA Certified 16.16 Carat Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Star Sapphire Clarity: Eye Clean Star Sapphire Color: Vivid Blue Star Sapphire Shape: Round Star Sapphire Measurement(mm): 12.29 L 12.18 W 9.78 H Treatments: No enhancement Diamonds ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid Century 17.25 Ct Diamond G VVS Platinum Dress Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Timeless Diamond Glamour Evoking the glamour and the elegance of the 50’s, this dazzling vintage bracelet possess all the charm of the timeless high end jewellery, wearable and magni...
Diamond, Platinum
AGL Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Green VVS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.598 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 3.00 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,014
Original Chopard Necklace
By Chopard
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
An exquisite Chopard necklace adorned with an astounding 200 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 2.00 carats. These diamonds, meticulously crafted with exceptional precision, display th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,098Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat VVS 1 Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 2-Round 57-1,1-4/5A Weight 1,25 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which cr...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace, 60.00ct D Color VVS Clarity
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The strands alternate in length along with the placement of the diamonds. The diamonds have a total weight of approximately 60.0ct, predominantly D colour and VVS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Cocktail Ring With 50.00 Ct. Star Sapphire & VVS Colorless Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Forged in 27.3 grams of solid, high-polish platinum, the ring is a triumph of luxury and scale, framed by a spectacular aura of 106 diamonds totaling approximately 10.00 carats. Thes...
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Art Deco Style Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Center: Gia certified marquise .80 H Vvs2 set with an addtional 1.38ct of D-f color vvs diamonds. . Han...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.41ct diamond ring modern luxury ring fine diamonds VVS DEF
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern diamond ring in 18KT white gold in size 7, made with top quality diamonds VVS-VS clarity and DEF colors.
18K 750 White Gold - 12.60 Ct Natural Diamond -VVS: Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K 750 White Gold - 12.60 Ct Natural Diamond: Necklace Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 53.3 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 12.6 Ct Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS1-V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 1.50 Ct Old European Cut Diamond VVS Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Retro Diamond solitaire ring is 1940/45 ca It has been substantially hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold The skilfully made mount is made to exalt at best the large Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 2.06 Carat Round Diamond Crossover Ring Baguettes 14 Karat VVS*
Located in New York, NY
K-color VVs-2 Clarity 1.00ct. Side baguette diamonds: Vs-2 Clarity G-color.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 17.94 Carat Natural Spessartite Diamond Ring or Best VVS
Located in New York, NY
Natural Spessartite Excellent tone The stone is flashing threads of Red-orange sparkles throughout VVS - clean clarity Brilliant and vibrant color please see certificate for de...
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, White Gold
Selected Intense Blue Tanzanite Ring White Gold with Diamonds VVS
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Selected intense blue tanzanite ring set in white gold with diamonds. A unique white gold ring with a selected intense blue tanzanite ct. 3.43 faceted oval cut and diamonds ct. 1.88...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asscher Diamond Eternity Band, 2.15ct VVS, 18k Rose Gold, Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Asscher Diamond, FG color VVS clarity, 2.15 Carat Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band in Size 6: Experience timeless elegance with our Asscher Diamond E...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Diamond Tennis Necklace 10.02 ct GH VVS-VS Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
All our necklaces have two locks for added security. Total Diamond Weight: 10.02 ct No. of Diamonds: 122 Average Diamond Weight: 0.08 ct Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VVS -...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 11.00 Carat VVS Emerald Shape Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
*💎 The Statement Diamond 💎* A _huge 11.00 carats emerald shape natural diamond in J Color , VVS Clarity GIA Certified_ set in a contemporary design in 18K white gold..
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$132,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring VVS Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite long radiant cut diamond set in solid Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Fancy yellow Three stone diamond ring, the center stone is Canary yellow diamond, weighing 5 Carats Fa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds 1.350 ct F-vvs
Located in Radolfzell am Bodensee, BW
Platinum Ring - handmade in the platinum manufactory of Henrich & Denzel in pure perfection. These jewelry pieces are stylistic – paying modernly interpreted homage to art déco – E...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Natural Round Diamond Halo VVS Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Cut Natural Diamond Halo 950 Platinum Necklace. Approx. 0.51 carat total. A beautiful platinum pendant necklace from the Tiffany & Co Soleste ran...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.