1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold...
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sapphire, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Bridal Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Agate, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k G...
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1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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.