Diamond Jewelry
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s European Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1960s British Post-War Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, B...
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
1990s Thai Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 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.
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