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Gemstone: Diamond
Style: Romantic
Cufflinks White Gold White & Black Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cuffliks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace Gold White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Amethyst Topaz Tourmaline Peridhote
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold,...

Stylish Butterfly Ring White Diamond White Gold Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage circa 1935 .50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond engagement ring is very special and vintage, CIRCA 1935. The vintage diamond engagement ring is a 14k yellow gold ring with a unique diamond design on top. In the center...
Category

1930s American Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Charm Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Amethyst Hand Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Earring Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel HandDecorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stylish Earrings Gold Black Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Stylish Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Blue Japanese Akoya Pearls NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jovane 18 Karat Gold, 3.91 Carat Rose and Brilliant Cut Diamond Lace Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold and Diamond bracelet. The bracelet is set with Rose Cut & Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The combination of the two cuts of Diamonds wor...
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cufflinks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Automatic Watch White Gold White Diamonds Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Amethyst Garnet Hand Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Necklace Yellow Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bracelet White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Handdecorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Ring Gold Titanium White Diamonds Onyx Handdecorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium

Necklace Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stylish Butterfly Ring White Diamond White Gold Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Earring White Gold White Diamonds Enamel Handdecorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Stylish Automatic Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Cuffliks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Ruby HandDecorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cuffliks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Tsavorite Handdecorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stylish Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of cluster earrings featuring a fine quality pear shaped ruby weighing approximately 0.55ct each in a three claw open back setting. The rubies are accompanied by a c...
Category

2010s Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cocktail Ring White Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Virgin Mary Medal in Silver with a White Diamond set in a ...
Category

2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver

Stylish Earrings Rose Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stylish Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stlish Earring Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel Handdecorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Charm Pendant White Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires HandDecorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stylish Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Amethyst Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This gorgeous diamond engagement ring showcases a 0.95 SI 1 H color round diamond set in die struck platinum. It displays tremendous brilliance due to its t...
Category

2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.50 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamonds Heart Pendant 18 Karat
Located in US
This 2.12 carat heart shape untreated Burma ruby with a rich pinkish red color, set in 18 karat gold with 15 round white diamonds totaling approximately 1.38cts H-SI1. This beautiful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant Diamond Soliaitre Ring 1.29 Carat with Baguettes 0.32c in 18K Gold
Located in Bilbao, ES
Very unique statement piece, very sober mounting, discrete and elegant for every day wearable look.... Brilliant Diamond Soliaitre Ring 1,29Ct with side tapered baguettes 0,32c in 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.84 Carat Interchangeable Diamond Earrings Set with Heart Shape Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition Interchangeable Floral Diamond Earrings 2.84 Carat Total Diamond Weight in style of the Romantic Era. EGL Certified. Those exquisite earrings combine the beauty or fl...
Category

2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Australian Pearl Shell Ring in 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Very unique statement piece, very sober mounting, discrete and elegant for every day wearable look.... READY TO SHIP *Resizing may be possible. Send us a message to inquire.* *Ship...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Articulated Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful articulated floral grouping of diamonds with a center stone approximately .95 cts along with a variety of sizes forming petals and leaves. This is an amazingly lovely ...
Category

1940s French Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Amethyst Hand Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charm Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold these romantic and sophisticated double articulated butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Stylish Quartz Watch Necklace Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Decorated Nanomosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant Made in Bronze with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond Hand made in Los An...
Category

2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Black Pearl, Bronze

Aquamarine, Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Located in Berkeley, CA
These beautiful statement earrings are an array of subtle color and light. The moss aquamarine and diamond centers are delicately framed in apatite beads and natural pink pearls.
Category

2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Charm Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Bracelet Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel Hand Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stylish Quartz Watch Necklace Gold White and Black Diamonds Decorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cuffliks White Gold White Diamonds Black Diamonds Handdecorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zorab Creation, the Madam Butterfly Fluttering Ring in Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in San Diego, CA
When you possess this ring, something more than your heart will be a flutter. This artfully designed ring offers interactivity within its glowing amethyst 16.80 carats, Peridot 0.72 carats and 3.93 carats of citrine quartz faceted butterfly wing perched perfectly on your finger. Delightful details include an outline of bright yellow diamonds 0.15 carats at playing with cappuccino diamonds 1.81 carats gracefully suspended in 18-karat gold. Naturally white palladium complete the look. Palladium, unlike white gold, is never plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Brown Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, P...

Amwaj Jewelry Pear Shape Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A Classic Beauty. This 18 Karat white gold ring by Amwaj Jewelry features 4.78 carat pear shape diamonds that sit ever so beautifully and are enhanced by the round diamonds. Diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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