Diamond Jewelry
Late 20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Lapis Laz...
2010s Belgian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
1960s American Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Diamond Jewelry
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Swiss Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s British Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.