Diamond Jewelry
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Quartz, 24k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold...
2010s Colombian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Colombian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamo...
1940s European Renaissance Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 18th Century Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s European Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
17th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst...
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Tsavorite, Ruby, Pearl, Eme...
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Renaissance Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.