Diamond Jewelry
1910s Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Diamond Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald,...
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...
1990s European Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
2010s French Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Diamond Jewelry
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k ...
1890s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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.