Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Italian Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold...
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 17th Century Romantic Antique Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palla...
1960s American Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire
1980s Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century French Romantic Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s English Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.