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Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Square 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A beautiful pair of Art Deco style 14k gold millgrain and open work square shape stud earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.72 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats total - L color with SI1 clarity Set
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Nigaam Art Deco 1.25 Ctw. Morganite/VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this captivating ring, blending Art Deco inspiration
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Inspired Link 14K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
an Art Deco style, the bracelet showcases alternating emeralds and diamonds link, creating a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Blue Sapphire Drop 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These eye-catching Art Deco style earrings are hand crafted with an intricately detailed geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hand Engraved Platinum Art Deco Diamond Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VS1 Clarity 0.24 Carats. Engagement Band 12 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity 0.40 Carats. Latest
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond Ruby 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco yellow gold and silver sapphire diamond cluster plaque ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18kt yellow gold and silver sapphire and diamond cluster plaque ring. Made in France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Spiral Stud 14K White Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
colors! Perfect with everyday wear, these charming vintage Art Deco revivalist design stud earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Drop 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
to resemble Art Deco style earrings. They are crafted in platinum and 18kt yellow gold, this pair
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings feature vibrant green peridot gemstones at
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Half Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 2.85 g. (approx. total weight) Gemstones  Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Violet Tanzanite Diamonds Halo Art Deco Style Statement Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
vintage inspired jewelry. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ring Diamond Emerald Vintage Pinky US Size 3.5
Located in Greer, SC
"Lady's Art Deco ring is platinum, stamped 5% Irid Plat, weighs 2.2 pennyweights, good condition. A
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic beauty of yesteryear. This Art Deco inspired pendant features a 0.5 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This magnificent Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond ring set with an approx. 1.65 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with .60 carats diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Company 1920s Art Deco Platinum and Diamond C.H. Meylan Wrist Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, 35 x 12 M.M. Platinum 2 piece
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Australian Opal Diamond Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Opal 8 x 6 MM, 6 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity 0.24 Carats. Engagement Band 3 Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 1915 Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
Art Deco era. Period: 1915's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Stone: Diamond Ring size
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

5-Band Stackable Connected 18K Gold Diamond Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
, each pavé-set with sparkling diamonds and a total carat weight of 3.67ct. Elegant and versatile, these
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Vintage Inspired 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A lovely Art Deco style Emerald and Diamond Ring. The Emerald is a lovely vibrant green color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco Inspired Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Ring! The 1.5 carat oval shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Baguette Halo Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An absolutely breathtaking diamond and emerald Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
us. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion : This art deco diamond ring
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.70ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum, GIA Certified
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An exceptional piece from the glamorous Art Deco era, this solitaire ring embodies timeless
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Green Emerald Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Expertly hand fabricated in yellow gold in classic Art Deco style, a lively green marquise shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elongated Octagon Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite Art Deco-style engagement ring showcases a dazzling blue topaz at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Green Emerald Diamond Cluster Vintage Inspired White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster pendant. Centrally set with round emerald in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Halo Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Dangle Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These beautiful Art Deco style dangle earrings are finished in brightly polished. Delicately set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Baguette Emerald Round Diamond Tennis Line White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant-cut diamonds. lends security to the classic Art-Deco style and a box clasp with hidden safety
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
a lovely engagement ring. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.90 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s J.E. Caldwell Retailed Oscar Heyman Art Deco Platinum Ring, Centrally set with a Step
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
on the shoulders and milgrain detail on yellow gold setting.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewel, created in classic Art Deco style. The gorgeous gemstone is accented by diamonds and French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
details—ideal for making a lasting impression. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Platinum 950 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Curl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style Diamond and Emerald Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Halo Art Deco Style Clover Cluster White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Information Style: Art Deco Width: 10 mm. Length: 17 mm. Weight: 4.2 g. (approx. in total) Backing: Push Back
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.94 Carat Old European and Round and Baguette Shape 14K WG/Plat Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 14 Karat White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: 14 Karat White Gold/Plat
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Baguette Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Thin White Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A lovely Art Deco inspired half eternity band ring! The band is meticulously design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco-Inspired with Diamonds, Onyx, and Amethysts white Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Indulge in the sophistication of the Art Deco era with these stunning white 18-karat gold earrings
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Art Deco Style Inspired Blue Sapphire Diamond Tennis Line White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with a sapphire line. This wonderful piece is a must-have for any Art Deco fanatic! 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

c1920s Vintage Art Deco Diamond Band Sz 5.75 Platinum Braided Ring Eternity
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s), crafted in 900 platinum. Single cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Orange Red Coral Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
! Ready to wear from day to evening with style and grace! Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Target 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A glamorous pair of Art Deco-inspired target pendant bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Green Emerald Fancy Cut Art Deco Style Unique White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco inspired, with center H color SI clarity, round brilliant cut diamond. In additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking, almost architectural flavor to this Art Deco inspired target ring. The hexagonal head
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An impressive antique Art Deco inspired 1.45 carat oval blue sapphire with diamond accent. Low set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Green Emerald Diamond Cluster Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster ring. Centrally set with round emerald in a prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
the rich blue sapphire and radiant diamonds is set in a sleek, geometric Art Deco design. The omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Dangle Earrings, mounted in Platinum. Ca. 1920 s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Dangle Earrings 1920's. These exquisite dangle earrings date to the
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Honeycomb Strap Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco platinum honeycomb strap bracelet with round diamonds. Bracelet consists of 24 Asscher
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Early 20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Green Emeralds Diamonds Art Deco Inspired Style 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
a gemmy green 0.40 carat oval emerald, highlighted on each side by glittering diamonds and small
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Green Emerald Engagement Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, centered with a beautiful round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Green Tsavorite Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Omega White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These stunning Tsavorite, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings effortlessly blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Filigree Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage Art Deco diamond engagement ring in 18 karat white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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5 Carat Diamond Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 carat diamond art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 5 carat diamond art deco may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made 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 5 carat diamond art deco from Diamonds Mine, Luigi Ferrara and Royaal Stones Ltd — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 5 carat diamond art deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 5 Carat Diamond Art Deco?

On average, a 5 carat diamond art deco at 1stDibs sells for $6,610, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $850,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.