Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary European Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
20th Century North American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Tanzanite, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
1960s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces and Other Diamond Jewelry and Watches 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.