Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century French Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese British Colonial Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
2010s Asian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
2010s Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century English Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Hungarian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Swiss Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s European Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Spanish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
1890s European Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl
1890s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
1890s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1850s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
1950s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.