Syna Yellow Gold Flower Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.15 carat approx. 18 inch chain with loops at 16 & 17th inch 18 kyg lobster lock Fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this Mogul Gemstone S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Can be worn at different angles Limited edition Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, these limited ed...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bracelet with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.55 carat approx. Openable oval bracelet Bracelet Inside wrap dimensions 66 mm by 59 mm Bracelet can be sized Solid bangle wire Limited ed...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring showcasing a central old mine diamond with a pristine white hue. Surrounding the centerpiece are additional diamonds, each set in intricate floral pattern...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a central diamond. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.65 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Post backs for pierced ears Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, these exquisite earrings feature 0.6...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.65 cts approx Hand polished satin feel on gold parts Limited edition These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz & Diamond Earrings are crafted in a beautiful...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this amethyst, diamond, and 18k yellow gold flower pendant, designed as a five-petal floral motif composed of pear-shaped amethysts surrounding a diamond-set center.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow and White Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.34 ct,. yellow diamond round with 1.14 ct. white diamond rosecut pear shapes and rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.5.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this amethyst, diamond, and 18k yellow gold flower ring, designed as a five-petal floral motif composed of pear-shaped amethysts surrounding a diamond-set center.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K brushed yellow Gold Diamonds Flower earstuds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These flower-shaped earrings are made of 18 K finely brushed yellow Gold and feature a stunning pave diamond design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Chain Length: 17" Pendant Diameter: 9 mm Diamond Count: 7 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Satin finish Jardin flower pendant Diamonds 0.30 carats approx. Chain sold separately Gracefully crafted from 18k yellow gold, this extraordinary Jardin flower pen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Post backs for pierced ears Limited edition Set the scene with these exquisite Jardin Gemstone Flower Studs. Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, the studs are adorned with an exquisi...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 137 Round Brilliant Cut = 1.61cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 9 Width: 23.6 mm Weight: 5.91 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flower Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This classic vintage bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.0 carats and cabochon round rubies weighing ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 14K Yellow Gold Expensive Earring Mom Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Petro & Tarkis 18K yellow gold & diamond flower brooch.
Located in New York, NY
Petro & Tarkis 18K yellow gold & diamond flower brooch. This vintage brooch is shaped as a blooming magnolia flower with five petals.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Flawless Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
A pair of diamond earrings in 14 carat yellow gold form the design center of the rock crystal flowers (diameter 14,4 mm ) and are also the holder for the ear stuns.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Satin Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold for a timeless aesthetic, these diamond earr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 1960s Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold flower brooch, English made. Set with sapphires and approx. 0.06ct diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 8 Marquise= 0.292cttw Diamond: 42 Round= 0.35cttw Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 6.2 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,065Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 7.62 Carat SI/H Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Two Tone Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 7.62 Carat SI/H Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Two Tone Gold features white diamonds flower and yellow diamonds flower set in a cluster making dangle earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
$8,852Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 7.62 Carat SI/H Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Two Tone Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 7.62 Carat SI/H Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Two Tone Gold features white diamonds flower and yellow diamonds flower set in a cluster making dangle earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
10.00 Carat Yellow Sapphires- Diamonds Flower Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds in original flowers design, so elegant and refined.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flower Ring Size 6.25- This sparkling ring features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold. Width: 8 mm. Shank: 2 m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Satin Flower Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.03 ct approx 18 inch chain with clasps at the 17th inch Elegantly crafted from 18karat yellow gold, this delicate Necklace is accentuated with a light sc...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intense Yellow and White Diamond Belle Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful belle flower style diamond earrings with 128 Intense fancy yellow diamonds with total weight of 4.5 carats, 161 white diamonds with total weight of 6.5 carats, 2 brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Flower Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Flower Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Bridal Wedding Ring Gold Diamond Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.40 carat approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Post backs for pierced ears Introducing the Chakra Long Necklace, crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White and Yellow Diamond Butterfly and Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous necklace features a stunning 18k white and yellow gold butterfly and flower pendant, adorned with 1.94 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Bowtie Flower Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 0.95" x 0.55" Total Weight: 10.4 Grams Total Diamond Count: 34 brilliant and 72 baguette diamonds Diamond Color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This sculptural floral brooch is crafted in rich 14K yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant arrangement of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.93 carats of 5 sapphires and 0.45 carats of 6 yellow sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.56 carats of 4 emeralds and 0.45 carats of 6 yellow sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Post backs for pierced ears Introducing the Chakra Long Necklace, craft...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Onyx Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring a floral design, crafted with white onyx petals. The center is adorned with round white diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle and sophistication. Set in...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Brown and White Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 37 round cut= 0.55cttw Color: Light Brown Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamonds: 28 round cut= 0.14cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimension...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bunch Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.18 ct approx Ring size US 7, can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edition Crafted in 18-karat Yellow Gold, this limited-edition state...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic Flower & Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ceramic Flower & Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this pendant brooch features two sculpted ceramic flowers in contrasting black and white, each...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,550 / set
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings These stunning Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings are in excellent condition and are ready to ship!
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Diamond Gemstone Flower Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a bouquet of flowers sapphire, ruby and diamond flowers, with emerald pistils and leaves, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Satin finish Jardin flower pendant Diamonds 0.40 carats approx. 18 inch necklace, can be worn at 16th and 17th inch Fashioned in 18 karat gold, this necklace presen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Flower earrings feature a large cluster of prong set Round Brilliant Diamonds surrounded by petals of Pave set Round Bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Brooch, Rose Quartz, Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Flower brooch in rose quartz, diamonds and 18 kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.45 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Formed from regal 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings boast glittering diamonds of approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.80 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings sparkle brightly with a total diamond weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 62 round brilliant cut = 2.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 6 baguette cut = 0.82cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Yello...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each flower is meticulously crafted, with diamonds forming the petals and centers.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamonds: 11 round brilliant cut = 0.32cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 5.07 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
Floral 14K yellow gold emerald and diamond flower ring. Petite in size, this ring would look great on its own or stacked with other bands.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Milgrain Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
14KT yellow gold ring with a round citrine center surrounded by eight individually bezel-set round brilliant diamonds in a milgrain flower formation.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Grace your hand with the timeless radiance of this 14K yellow gold diamond cluster ring. Designed to mimic the delicate beauty of a flower in bloom, this piece features a high-brilli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.50 cts approx These Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings are an exquisite statement of luxury and refinement. Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, each ea...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. 18 inch chain with loops at 16th and 17th inch Lobster lock Exquisitely crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Pendant with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Chain sold separately Crafted in 18-karat lustrous yellow gold, this pendant is a sophisticated...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch With Diamond Center
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Beautiful 18k gold brooch decorated with diamonds. Great addition to any brooch lover jewelry collection! Very sturdy yet delicate design. Weight: 13.6 grams Material: 18k Yellow Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Hinged Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 0.33 (center diamond) carats + 0.30 (side diamonds) Diamond Count: 30 single cut diamonds on the sides + 1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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