Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century British Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1840s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Coral, Platinum
2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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.