3 Stone Old European Cut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets
Coral, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique 1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Silver, Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century German Empire Signet Rings
Hematite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1990s Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s German Baroque Revival Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Boxes and Cases
Silver
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings
Hematite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1840s British Prints
Paper
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Aesthetic Movement Boxes and Cases
Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles
Garnet, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
24k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
16th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Chalk
1950s American Top Handle Bags
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.
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