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White Gold Onyx Diamond Art Deco Link Bracelet 6 1/2" - 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Filigree 14K White Gold Quartz 0.03ctw Round Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite Art Deco–inspired bracelet is finely crafted in 14K white gold, showcasing a
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Concave Very Wide Engraved 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Vintage Concave Very Wide Engraved 14k yellow gold bangle bracelet. The Very Wide Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pave 280 Diamond and Gold Link Line Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Pave Diamond and Gold Polished Link Line Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Statement Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Gemstones: blue star sapphires Sapphire Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers 4.20 carat diamond and ruby 14k yellow gold bracelet
By Hammerman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious and captivating, this vintage bracelet by Hammerman Brothers exemplifies the brand’s
Category

20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Revival 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Bracelet, 3.00 Ct Diamonds, 7”
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and beautifully detailed, this Art Deco–inspired diamond bracelet is crafted in 14K white
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond and Pearl Grape Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage clasp is crafted in 14k white gold and designed in the shape of a grape
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Portrait Mesh Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
earring. The bracelet itself is a flexible, wide mesh bracelet in polished 14 karat yellow gold. This
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Gold Wide Woven Link Bracelet with Diamond Leaf Clasp
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Wide Woven Link Bracelet with Diamond Leaf Clasp - The bracelet
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3-Row Pearl Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Vintage Year: 1970's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamonds: 73 Carat Weight: 0.25 Total Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Design Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Line Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
geometric patterns feature with emerald and diamonds. 14K White Gold. Bracelet Information Width: 8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Platinum Case & 14k White Gold Bracelet Case Overall Height: 39.8mm (1.5") (measuring from both ends of
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

14K White Gold 3.0 Carat Round-Cut Treated Blue Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Say it vintage-styled, glamorous, or sparkling - this fabulous diamond tennis bracelet has it all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Blue Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

JE Caldwell Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Date Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tests as 14 karat gold Some charms have maker's mark for J.E. Caldwell & Co. Charms test as platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

0.10ctw Diamond Filigree Bracelet Done In 14K White Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 14k white gold bracelet showcases the refined craftsmanship of the Art Deco era
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Vintage bracelet in white and yellow gold 14KT
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Vintage bracelet with diamonds in white and yellow gold. Comes with free shipping, box and
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14KT yellow gold tennis bracelet features an alternating pattern of round-cut blue
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3.75ct H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond Tennis Bracelet 7”
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant 14K white gold tennis bracelet features 3.75 carats of sparkling H SI1 round
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and RBC Diamond Gold Bit Link Vintage Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bit Link Gold Bracelet. Hand set with 0.85tcw Rubies and
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Halo of Pave Diamonds and Brushed Gold Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Halo of Pave Diamonds Brushed Gold Bracelet Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Halo of Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet with Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order Featured
Category

2010s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

15.90tcw Opal Emerald Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold Bangle Queen Emerald Jewelry
Located in Jupiter, FL
. A strong locking clasp with the original 14k yellow gold safety chain is intact. A stunning bracelet
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold

14kt Pink Gold, Silver Vintage Bangle Bracelet With Old Cut Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink Vintage 14kt Gold Bracelet With Rose Cut Diamonds with two dangling flowers with diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful bracelet crafted from a combination of 14ct yellow gold platinum. This
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine Gemstone and Diamond Gold Statement Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Statement Bangle Bracelet. Securely Hand set
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Bangles

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
. Encased in luxurious 14k gold, the watch features a silver-toned case that is beautifully framed by a
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tanzanite Gemstone and Diamond Gold Vintage Tennis Line Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oval Multi Tanzanite Gemstone Gold Vintage Tennis Line Bracelet. Featuring 21
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K white gold round diamond bracelet. Showcasing 55 round brilliant cut diamonds, each four
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Slim Geometric Victorian-Revival 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet BG4309
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
by itself on your wrist and also perfect in a bracelet stack. The bracelet is solid 14 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 14K White Gold 0.10ctw Diamond 0.20ctw Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 14k white gold bracelet exemplifies vintage charm with its delicate filigree design
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond Ankle Bracelet 14KT gold 0.75 Carats Diamond Bracelet Extension Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Virtually fits all ankles diamond bracelet with natural diamonds in 14KT yellow gold, stunning on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Baume Mercier Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K yellow gold Diamond Baume & Mercier womens watch. Designed with a triple gold rope
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slim Geometric Victorian-Revival 14K White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet BG4309
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
by itself on your wrist and also perfect in a bracelet stack. The bracelet is solid 14 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Multicolor Cluster Column Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage bracelet was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features very unique and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 14 Karat White Gold Champagne Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautifully designed white gold bracelet set with champagne diamonds. Metal: White Gold Weight
Category

Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1980 s 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle 1.05ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle 1.05ct - The bracelets contains 13 round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s American Byzantine Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Flower and RBC Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Sapphire and Diamond Gold Link Bracelet. Brilliant Cut Diamond Link Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Wide Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Wide Statement Bracelet. Featuring eight (8
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Watch Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Single and Baguette cut Diamonds and Round cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

J. Birnbach 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ruby and diamond bracelet is a timeless expression of color, craftsmanship, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Diamond Pave Flat Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
elegant, vintage-inspired luxury. Details Diamonds: Approx 14.45CT Metal: 14k white gold Measurement
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Red Carpet Aquamarine Gemstone and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamond Gold Bracelet. Hand set with 16 Oval Aquamarine I/F High Quality Gemstones, weighing approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Infinity 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Diamond Bracelet combines timeless elegance with modern
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Ruby and RBC 126 Diamond Gold Link Vintage Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Gold Link Bracelet. Secure Hand set with 126
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco .30ctw Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 14k White Gold, Length 7 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 7 stones old European cut 2.25 mm approximately .30 total carats F-G color, VS2
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Paperclip bracelet 14KT rose gold Diamond bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning paperclip bracelet in 14Kt rose gold with 1 ct of diamonds! Diamonds are VS-SI clarity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Retro Era Charms Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Retro-era bracelet combines the elegance of 14k yellow gold with the timeless allure
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s 14KT White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant nod to 1970s design, this vintage 14KT white gold bracelet pairs deep blue marquise-cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Vermeil Tennis Bracelet with Peridot White Topaz Oval Gemstones
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage 14K Gold Vermeil Tennis Bracelet with Peridot & White Topaz Oval Gemstones A refined
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Vintage Aquamarine Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This elegant vintage charm (circa 1940–1950) is crafted in 14k gold and accented with a dangling
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Longines 14K White Gold Diamond Dial Hand Wind Men s Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
: Diamond Material: 14k White Gold Size: 7" (Stretch Band) Weight: 47.8 Grams Condition: Good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Emerald Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Link Bracelet This elegant vintage bracelet showcases a rhythmic
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulova 14k White Gold Diamond Accent Wind-Up Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant vintage Bulova wristwatch is crafted in 14k white gold and adorned with delicate
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Diamond Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14K yellow and white gold necklace features a captivating oval swirl motif adorned
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds, Rubies, Vintage Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Bracelet in 14 karat rose gold structure, consisting of three rows studded with diamonds and many
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Swan Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped 585, maker’s mark) Gemstones: Brilliant-cut Diamonds, approx. 0.65
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 788 vintage examples as well as 156 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Clarissa Bronfman, Hamilton and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 580 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds?

Prices for 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds start at $150 and top out at $75,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $3,968.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.