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2.68 Carat, Natural, Heart-Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
-Shape Tanzanite and 0.55 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Tanzanite's name was given by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

GIA 2 Carat White Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.00 ct. I SI2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length 18". GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 2 Carat White Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 2.03 ct. I SI2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Heart Shape Emerald with Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous ring set with 2 heart shape Emerald from Zambia in 18k gold with Rosecut diamonds . The
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GIA 2 Carat White Diamond Heart Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 2.01 ct. I SI2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Comes with GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

2 Pcs Natural Diamonds, 0.60 Ct, Heart, F, SI1, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Pair of ideal and brilliant heart shape natural diamonds in a 0.60 total carat weight F SI1 Ideal
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

10 Carat Diamonds Clubs, Spades Hearts Motif Card Shapes Inspired Necklace
Located in New York, NY
motifs of playing cards: clubs, spades, hearts, and diamonds. The chain itself is 12 inches long, with a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Heart Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Queen of hearts! This ballerina style ring features a center heart shape diamond weighting 1.30
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Roberto Coin 2 Carat Diamond Pave Puffed Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Roberto Coin diamond pave heart pendant embellished with 2 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Pcs Natural Diamonds, 0.64 Ct, Heart, E, F, SI1, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Ideal Pair of natural Heart shape diamonds diamonds in a 0.64 total carat weight EF SI1 Ideal cut
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

3 Carat Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Two Heart Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
3 carats of fine quality of Tanzanite pendant surrounded by brilliant round cut Diamonds all
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bow Tie Ring with Heart Shape Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Handmade Bow Tie Diamond Ring set with 2 High quality Heart Shaped Diamonds and one D
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Heart Center Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely elegant diamond cluster necklace. Each diamond is set to create a captivating V-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Platinum PT900 Heart Shape Sapphire Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous heart shape blue sapphire surrounded by baguette cut blue sapphire made in platinum PT
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

18k White Gold Heart Shape Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Halo Earrings 3 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These sparkling halo earrings feature two perfectly matched Heart shape Royal Blue Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Graff Heart-Shape Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Graff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. By giving this finest quality ruby and diamond heart you are giving your heart and show how much you
Category

Early 2000s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Solitaire Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your love with a 14K White Gold Marquise Shape Solitaire Diamond Bridal Ring Set for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Moi Et Toi Double Hearts 3.46 Carat Diamonds Ring 18 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
heart shape cut. The white diamond weigh 1.04 carat with H color and Si2 in clarity. The yellow diamond
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace .65 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold diamond heart pendant. The pendant comprises of 2 half moon cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace .65 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold diamond heart pendant. The pendant comprises of 2 half moon cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 43.48 Carat Heart Brilliant All Solitaires Yellow Diamond Lariat Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Captivating, approximately 43.48 carat natural yellow heart shaped diamond 18 karat white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 12.58 carats Ceylon Heart Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
prong set between two pear shape natural diamonds weighing approx. 1.98 carats in total, graded H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.96 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Diamond details: Approximately 2.96ct Heart Shape Diamond. Heart Shape Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

2 Ct. Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Heart Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Heart Number: 2 Weight: 2.00 Carat (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Heart Ring with 2.27 Carat of Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A gorgeous heart halo ring with a dazzling 2 carat heart shape natural diamond. It has 0.27 carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting 2.00ct Ideal Cut Pair of Heart Diamonds - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stone carat weight: 2.00ct Shape: Heart Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VVS1-VVS2 Certificate Number
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

11.75 Carat Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
77.5 grams and center panel measuring 20.6x50.8mm (13/16 x 2 inches). It is centered with one heart
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Garnet Polished Quartz Heart Shape Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of modern heart shape latch back earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy 1.11 Carat Diamond White Gold Heart Shaped Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy heart shaped diamond studs set in 14k white gold basket settings. 2 heart shape H-I SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart-Shaped Necklace 18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of a 5.17 carat heart-shaped Fancy Yellow diamond pendant, certified by GIA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enchanting 2.02ct Ideal Cut Pair of Heart-Shaped Diamonds - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
love and sophistication. Stone: 2 pcs of Diamonds Stone carat weight: 2.02ct Shape: Heart Color grade
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Alluring 1.40ct Ideal Cut Pair of Heart-Shaped Diamonds - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
will be cherished forever! Stone: 2 pcs of Diamonds Stone carat weight: 1.40ct Shape: Heart Color
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Heart Shape 18 Karat Yellow Gold 21 Round Diamond Vintage Legacy Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Decorated by 21 pavè diamonds with a round brilliant cut that create a marvelous heart shape. Unique legacy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Precious 2.04ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pair of Heart-Shaped Diamonds - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
of Diamonds Stone carat weight: 2.04ct Shape: Heart Color grade: F Clarity grade: VVS2-VS1
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

3.6 Carat Black Diamond 2 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
immaculate skill of jeweler. The heart shapes are carved on the inside of the ring, so it’s a secret only the
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 2.03ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pair of Heart-Shaped Diamonds - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
jewelry masterpiece that will capture hearts. Stone: 2 pcs of Diamonds Stone carat weight: 2.03ct Shape
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA 3.27 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Halo Estate Vintage White Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
icy-white, sleekly modeled HEART diamond is the center of attention. This century-old shape diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

3.67 Carat Pear Shape Natural Emerald and Diamond Amoro 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
approximate diamond weight of 0.40ct. The under gallery features finely carved heart motifs, Amoro's signature
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Composite Diamond Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your love with a 14K White Gold Marquise Shape Solitaire Diamond Bridal Ring Set for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

10k White Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A meaningful symbol of love, this diamond heart pendant brings extraordinary sparkle with three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Shape Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
features one heart shape diamond and a symphony of bespoke cushion, pear, oval, and round diamond shapes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold 5 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliants Color/Clarity: F/G - VS1/2 Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 5 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire Heart Pendant, Yellow Gold Open Heart with Diamond, Reversible
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Style: Open Heart Diamond Number: 2 Diamond Diameter: .90 millimeters Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold-Plated .925 Sterling Silver 2.00 Carat Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
dazzling design, rife with 2 carats of sparkling white diamonds. The brilliant bracelet features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Orange Heart Diamond Dangling on Diamond Huggy Earring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROUND DIAMONDS G SI1-2  diamonds:24PCS carat total weight:1.01 ctw metal:14K GOLD TYPE
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.05 Carat Diamond Intertwined Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and features a heart shape set with 0.05 carats of round-cut diamonds around half of the heart. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.05 Carat Diamond Intertwined Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
gold and features a heart shape set with 0.05 carats of round-cut diamonds around half of the heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold 0.05 Carat Diamond Intertwined Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and features a heart shape set with 0.05 carats of round-cut diamonds around half of the heart. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Six Stone Diamond Love Heart Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. The face of the ring has been crafted into the shape of two love hearts; each of which has been
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold 17.41ctw GIA Heart Aquamarine Round Sapphire Diamond Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Beryl Variety: (2) Natural Aquamarines Shape: Heart Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Transparency
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro XOXO and Heart Motif 0.62 Carat Diamond White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Addison, TX
: none Width: 6.09 mm Finger to Top of Ring: 2.2 mm Diamond Details Shape: Antique Single Cut Carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moiseikin 18K White Gold 2ct Heart Shape Ruby Demantoid Peacock Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2-carat heart-shaped Ruby from Burma origin is mounted in a graceful peacock design. Its colourful
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
karat white gold and dangle from a diamond hoop. The design showcases 2 side by side intertwined heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Heart Colombian Emerald GIA VVS, F 1.12 Ct Each Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
report # 2221584882 Heart Shape Emerald 2 5.59 ct origin Colombia GIA Report # 5221584874 Diamond 1
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1/6ct TDW Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.05, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: Black, Count: 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Unique 2.05 Carat Fine Deep Red Ruby Diamond Heart 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique 2.05 Carat Fine Deep Red Ruby & Diamond Heart Shape 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The One Heart Pink Topaz and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These adorable Pink Topaz and Diamond Heart Shape Studs feature a beaming 2-carat heart cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

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2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 2 carat heart shape diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 42 antique edition and 350 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 2 carat heart shape diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 2 carat heart shape diamond from Antinori Fine Jewels, Roman Malakov and Shreve, Crump Low — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a heart cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 2 carat heart shape diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond?

The price for a 2 carat heart shape diamond starts at $180 and tops out at $7,800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $16,417.

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.