Diamond Jewelry
Early 2000s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.