Diamond Jewelry
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Greek Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White ...
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal
Early 20th Century Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s North American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
1950s Greek Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
1870s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver
1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Renaissance Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
1770s European Baroque Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1950s Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Renaissance Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Ukrainian Russian Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Revival Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 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.