Diamond Jewelry
Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s North American Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s North American Gothic Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s European Greek Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Brass, Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Portuguese Greek Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
1970s Italian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Revival Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1930s Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1860s English Holbeinesque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 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.