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Creator: Bulgari
Gemstone: Diamond
Bvlgari Dedicata a Venezia Torcello Round Diamond 0.30 Tcw Engagement Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI Dedicata A Venezia Torcello Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Torcello Ref. number: 343642 S49 GIA: 5191167378 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: ...
Category

2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Bulgari Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold Black Ceramic Circle Disk Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bvlgari Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold & Black Ceramic Disc Circle Necklace. This beautiful Bvlgari necklace features a dangling black ceramic d...
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari B Zero 18k White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.51TDW
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold and diamond Bulgari B Zero bangle bracelet. Stamped 750 Italy 2331 and weighs 20.2 grams. Bulgari is engraved on each side of th...
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
The juxtaposed geometric links, which evoke the unique pavements in the streets of Rome itself, lay the groundwork for this graphic Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, made in Italy i...
Category

20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
For your consideration, a fine Bulgari diamond and 18 Karat white gold cross pendant necklace, a beautiful piece of fine jewelry that features many design elements. The necklace is ...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Mini B.Zero1 Pave Diamond Spool Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Lovely contemporary diamond pendant necklace by renowned designer, Bulgari. Bulgari is an Italian high-end luxury fashion house founded in 1884 and known for its jewelry, watches, fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Seduttori Ring 352736
Located in London, GB
An entrancing 18k rose gold diamond and rubellite ring by Bvlgari from the Serpenti Seduttori collection. The ring is composed of a snake design thr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Fiocco di Neve Snowflake Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Fiocco di Neve Snoflake Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. With 31 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .75ct This necklace...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow 18k Gold and Multicolored Stones Parure
Located in Roma, IT
Bulgari Parure Material yellow gold 18k, multicolored stones, diamonds and pearls Necklace lenght 410mm - weight 54.2 grams Earrings lenght 25mm - total weight 14.2 grams Bracelet w...
Category

20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant on Cord
Located in Weston, MA
Bulgari captures a modern and easygoing glamour in this spectacular diamond pendant on black cord. The necklace features a detachable pendant drop composed of three graduated oval di...
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring, ca. 1970s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An emerald and diamond ring in yellow gold by Bulgari, ca. 1970s. The Trombino is a very popular and iconic ring model by Bulg...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond total weight approximately 2.08ct F/VS1 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1/E color total weig...
Category

2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Yellow Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Bulgari Yellow Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet, made in Italy, is a splendid double-hinge bangle in the bombé style. The domed shape is pleasing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Buglari 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Long Sautoir Necklace, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful gold and diamond long sautoir necklace by Bulgari c.1990s, the 32” necklace formed of fifty three uniform chunky round discs in 18ct yellow gold, joined by short chain li...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Diamond 0.27ct 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Round Cut Band Ring F VVS1
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Round Cut Solitaire Band Ring. A classic Bvlgari solitaire diamond ring set with a single 0.27 carat di...
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Founded in 1884 in Rome, Bulgari is known for signature sunny shades of yellow gold and vibrantly colored gemstones composed in curvaceous patterns. The muse of this Italian fine jew...
Category

20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Link Bracelet Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari Parentesi diamond link bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. From a now discontinued design in the Bvlgari Parentesi collection, the bracelet is composed of 1...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Thin Bracelet Rose Gold Set Full Pave Diamonds 353793
Located in New York, NY
In a tribute to its spirit animal, Bulgari captures the power of seduction in this Serpenti Viper bracelet, camouflaging sensuality and temptat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Marry Me Platinum 5 Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ultimate symbol of two hearts united, the MarryMe wedding band seals a love bond forever, with pure Italian style. As bold as the proposal, as decisive as the acceptance, the wed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari 4.59cts Emerald Diamond Platinum Estate Pinky Bulgari Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Bvlgari emerald ring, which can be the perfect pinky ring for a gentleman or the modern cocktail ring for a lady. This Exquisite Bvlgari Rin...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Bulgari Rubies Sapphires and Emeralds Vintage Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning Vintage Bulgari necklace includes cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires framed in eclectic yellow gold and round diamonds. Thi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Flip Ring 18k White Gold
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Reversible two-sided ring Size: 6.75 Founded in Rome in 1884 by the talented Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the brand quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Intarsio 18k Rose Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
BVLGARI 18k Rose Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace Authentic Bvlgari 'Intarsio' CIRCA 2010s Diamond and Mother of Pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Marry Me Platinum Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ultimate symbol of two hearts united, the MarryMe wedding band seals a bond of love for eternity with pure Italian style. As bold as the proposal, as decisive as saying yes, the wedding band makes a strong statement with its architectural design. A soptheticated ring with a modern sensibility: pure shapes and a contemporary look define its compelling charisma and sculpt the message of eternal love. MarryMe platinum wedding band with a diamond...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Two Pear-Shaped Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari two pear-shaped diamond gold ring Bezel set pear-shaped diamonds of 2.05 carats, 18 karat yellow and white gold; marked Bvlgari, maker's mark, ...
Category

Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dynamic beauty and exceptional color permeate the approximately 20.00-carat lightning ridge black opal in this sculptural ring from Bulgari. Displaying a kaleidoscopic range of cool green, red and blue hues, the opal is accented by glittering white diamonds totaling approximately 4.50 carats and is set in 18K yellow gold. As one of the oldest Italian luxury jewelry brands...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Roma Three Gems Ring in Platinum with 1.26 Ctw Diamonds Ceylon Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
A gem-set ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful vintage piece of jewelry, created in Rome, Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. This ring is part of the Bvlgari collection pr...
Category

20th Century Italian Modernist Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Milano 1950 Bracelet in 18k Gold with 5.88ctw in Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Flexible bracelet designed by Bvlgari. An exceptional bracelet, created in Milano Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari back in the 1950. This piece has been carefully crafte...
Category

1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bague Parentesi Openwork, En or Blanc 18 Carats Et Diamants, Taille EU54
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
The Bvlgari Parentesi Openwork Ring is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. Made from 18k white gold and adorned with diamonds, this ring features the iconic Parentesi motif, inspir...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ladies Wrist Watch Automatic with Diamonds and MOP Dial, Ref. BBL33S
Located in Berlin, DE
Bvlgari Ladies Wrist Watch Automatic with Diamonds and MOP Dial. Ref. BBL33S Bulgari remaining guarantee until 09/23. With original new unworn Bulgari strap. From first owner. Excellent condition. Including original Box and papers. Diameter without the Ruby crown.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tondo Yellow Gold Diamonds and Steel Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 2015 Bulgari Tondo Collection Necklace, 1 1/2 inch X 1 1/4 inch Circular pendant of Stainless Steel with an 18K Yellow Gold Heart with round Bril...
Category

2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Bulgari Womens Logo Pave Diamond Split Shank Disc Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 Stunning contemporary diamond cocktail ring by renowned designer, Bulgari. Bulgari is an Italian high-end luxury fashion house founded in 1884 and known for its jewe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Bvlgari Milano 1950 Bracelet in 18kt Gold with 5.42ctw in Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Flexible bracelet designed by Bvlgari. An exceptional bracelet, created in Milano Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari back in the 1950. This piece has been carefully crafte...
Category

1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Necklace in 18k Gold Elysium Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptionally stylish Bulgari diamond necklace from Elysium collection showcasing 8 carats of fine white diamonds set in 18K gold. The necklac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Ruby Gold Serpenti Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the seductive and alluring quintessence of the Bulgari Serpent, this resplendent piece sinuously curves around the neck, with scales comprise...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring 18 Karat White Gold Full Pave Diamond Set 345223
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the mesmerizing BVLGARI Serpenti Viper One-Coil Ring in White Gold adorned with Pavé Diamonds, a symbol of sophistication and allure. Inspired by Bulgari's iconic spirit ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Damiani 18k White Gold Diamond and Onyx Cufflinks
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by Damiani in collaboration with Brad Pitt, these cufflinks have a clean, sophisticated look that will never go out of style. A captivating onyx stone sits at the center of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Intarsio Diamond Mother-Of-Pearl Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Bvlgari pendant earrings from the elegant Intarsio collection feature a round geometric cutout design crafted in 18k rose gold and mothe...
Category

Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bulgari 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Diamond: 1.6ctw Size: 5.75 Founded in Rome in 1884 by the talented Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the brand quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence with exquisit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Cross Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Model Name: Lucea Metal: 18k White Gold Pendant length: 30.8mm Width:17mm Chain Length : 43cm Total Item Weight (grams): 11.7g​​​​​​​ Includes: Brilliance Jewels 2 Year Warranty Brilliance Jewels Appraisal (upon request) Bvlgari Box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari 'Serpenti Misteriosi Secret' Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Cuff-Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 'Serpenti Misteriosi Secret' Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Cuff-Watch, with 40.37 carats total weight of diamonds All diamonds are E-G Color an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Bulgari Heart Shaped Ruby Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow diamond necklace, designed as a series of links pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, set at the center with graduated ...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Brand: Bvlgari Metal: White and Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K, 750 ​ ​Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant ​ ​Diamond Carat Weight: 0.712 ​ ​Diamond Color: G ​Diamond C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible 1980s Bulgari earrings of bombe design, each centering on a vivid-red Burma ruby (approximately 2.5 carats each) and showcasing another 6 carats of...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.68 Ctw Diamonds And Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful and rare ring, created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. This colorful cocktail ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Viper White Gold Pave Diamond Two-Coil Ring 345226
Located in New York, NY
In a tribute to its spirit animal, Bulgari captures the power of seduction in this Serpenti Viper Two-Coil ring, camouflaging sensuality and temptation with a hypnotic design. Sophis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bvlgari Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold and flaunts beautiful ornamental design. The ring h...
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Cicladi Ring
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Cicladi collection. The dress ring is composed of a cluster of 5 circular spinning discs, each alte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Bulgari Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 29.8 grams Gemstone: 3.75 cts round brilliant cut diamond Measurement: 3 3/16" x 2" Hallmarks: Bvlgari A pair of Bulgari Doppio Cuore...
Category

1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Rose Gold 0.30 ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent 18K rose gold setting beautifully highlights this Bvlgari Parentesi ring’s exquisite gemstones. At the center, you’ll find a breathta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Cerchi Astrale Diamond White Gold Bvlgari Earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This Bvlgari Bulgari diamond earrings of Italian provenance are crafted in solid 18 kt gold, from the "Cerchi Astrale" collection. This dangle drop magi...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Gold Diamond Leather Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari gold diamond leather bracelet Round-cut diamonds, black leather straps, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Bvlgari, Made in Italy, 750 Size: w...
Category

1980s European Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Parentesi Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond necklace by Bvlgari from the Parentesi collection. The necklace is in a lariat style with 1 large diamond set Parentesi pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Buldari Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: 0.2 cts. round brilliant cut diamond Weight: 18.8 grams Measurement: 3/4" x 5/8 " Hallmarks: BVLGARI, MAGNA GRECIA IV SEC.A.C. A pair of Bulgari ancient coin...
Category

1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Style: Pendant Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Main Stone Cut: round shaped ​​​​​​​Diamond Count​​​​​​​: 3 Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Total Carat Weight: 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Absolutely smashing choker necklace by Bulgari with black enamel; gold and diamonds. The body of the necklace is sprinkled with 26 diamonds weighing approximately 2.5 carats. The center element has approximately 3.6 carats of diamonds encircling the enamel. The necklace is hinged in the middle and clasps in the back. It measures 4 5/8 inches interior diameter and 4 3/4 inches from the interior top to bottom. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti White Dial Leather Bracelet Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful watch to gift to your loved one or to purchase for yourself: Bvlgari Serpenti Leather Bracelet Wrap Watch. It is made in the best fashion of...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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