2 Carat Diamond Platinum Watch
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Platinum, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
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Mid-20th Century Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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.