Diamond Jewelry
Late 20th Century Unknown Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s German Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s German Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silve...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
1980s Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Mid-19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Onyx
Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
1960s American Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Holbeinesque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k 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.