Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Belgian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, T...
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gol...
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Malagasy Classical Roman Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
1940s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Italian Artist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Quartz, Green Beryl, Sapphire, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
2010s Dutch Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Artist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.