Diamond Jewelry
2010s Italian Baroque Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century English Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s European Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s British Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Onyx, Diamond, 9k Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Steel
20th Century Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Turkish Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Thai Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Early 19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Thai Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Indian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.