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GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum ring features a GIA certified 5.04 carat emerald-cut diamond as the
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GRS Switzerland Certified 3.30 Carat Colombian Emerald Cocktail Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
ELEGANT Colombian EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING This marvelous cocktail ring with exquisite pave of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond VVS2 Clarity Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the exquisite beauty of this GIA-certified 4-carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color Three Stone Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring features a 4.05 carat pear cut diamond set in a refined platinum
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4 Ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These are a fantastic matched pair of Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond studs, certified by GIA
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 12 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Trillion side Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
12 ct emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold and Platinum
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald

Exceptional GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs Excellent Polish Excellent
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 8.28 Carat BURMA NO HEAT Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds The setting is made in solid 18 carats white gold Flawless clarity
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Customized 5.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond White Gold Bracelet F VS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This marvelous diamond tennis bracelet has a pleasing 4 prong airline design. It also features
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat Five-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 2.50 Carat Five-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Celebrate
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliant Cut Diamond, graded I color and VS2 clarity. This diamond displays exceptional brilliance and fire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 12 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
12ct size natural emerald - GIA certified - Gorgeous green color! - Beautiful emerald cut
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA 30 Carat Carat White Gold Tennis Bracelet Emerald Cut Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald-cut diamonds. Each diamond, boasting superior clarity of VS or higher, radiates brilliance and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

GIA Certified 10.4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond G Color VVS2 Clarity Ring with Pavè
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent solitaire engagement ring showcases a commanding 10.40 carat emerald cut diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Pavè
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant engagement ring features a breathtaking 5.04 carat oval cut diamond as its centerpiece
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 4ct Diamond and Natural Emerald Ring This exceptional ring features a total of 4 carats
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GRS Certified 7 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
- 7ct size natural emerald - GRS certified - Gorgeous green color! - Beautiful emerald cut - Insignificant Oil
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GRS 6.71 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
minor treatment. The side trilliant cut diamonds are estimated to be vs1 clarity and F color with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6 Ct. Natural Emerald and Diamond Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
natural emerald paired with the brilliance of GIA-certified diamonds, all set within a luxurious two-tone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and elegant pair of diamond drop earrings, featuring two exceptionally well-matched GIA
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond D Color VVS1 Clarity in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning engagement ring features a 3.01-carat marquise cut diamond as its centerpiece
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Certified 2.29 Carat Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Dazzling Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold This exquisite pendant
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3 Carat Eternity Band Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond takes center stage, radiating brilliance and capturing the essence of your enduring love story
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5 carat Emerald Cut Diamond F Color VS2 with Pavè Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This luxurious platinum ring showcases a GIA certified 5 carat emerald-cut diamond, elegantly
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

3.35 Carat 18K White Gold Flower Cluster Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18K White Gold Flower Cluster Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

GRS 4.63 Carat BURMA NO HEAT Cushion Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
captivating center stone, weighing an impressive 4.63 carats, is surrounded by trilliant-shaped diamonds,
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Vintage Blue Sapphires Diamond 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Vintage 18K White Gold 2.7 ct Old European & Old Mine Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

GRS Certified 5.57 Carat Green Emerald INSIGNIFICANT Oil Half moon Diamond ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 5.57 oval green vivid green emerald certified by GRS zambian origin side diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald

68 Carat Burma rubies and diamond Necklace 18k Yellow gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
sophistication. Brilliant Round-Cut Diamonds: 24.34 carats (GH-VS quality) Each round-cut diamond is
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

100 Carat 18K Gold with Emerald and Mixed Cut Diamonds Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
. Specifications: Gross Weight: 129.17 grams Net Weight: 107.49 grams Dazzling Diamonds: 58.12 carats (GH/VS
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

GRS Certified 12.88 Carat Sri Lanka Ceylon Sapphire Half moon diamond ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 12.88 carat blue sapphire cushion certified by GRS ceylon origin side diamonds are
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire

GIA Certified 6.61 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond IF Clarity Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional engagement ring features a GIA certified 6.61 carat cushion cut diamond in a rich
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

GIA Certified NO HEAT Blue Sapphire Pear Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds.
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 5.40 carat emerald cut diamond, set in luxurious 18K white
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.60 Carat Fancy Yellow White Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the enchanting allure of these GIA Certified 5.60 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Three Claws 18 Carat White Gold Tennis Line Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 18 Carats in
Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 1.7 ct Pear Marquise Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold 1.7 ct Pear & Marquise Cut Diamond Drop Earrings. The earrings weigh 7.6 grams
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5 Carat E Color VS1 Oval Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond that has been certified by GIA as E color and VS1 clarity. Exceptional
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Colombian Emerald and Trillion Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Colombian Emerald and Trillion Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GRS Certified 3.65 Natural No Heat BURMESE Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer magnificence of this Natural Ruby, originating from the legendary mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar). Weighing an impressive 3.35 carats and fas...
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 8.54 Carat Round Cut Diamond D Color Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent engagement ring showcases an exceptional 8.54 carat round brilliant cut diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Exceptional GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring VVS Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite long radiant cut diamond set in solid Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Fancy yellow Three
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo 1.47 ct 14k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo 1.47 ct 14k White Gold Crossover Engagement Ring & Band Set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond set in a 4 prong 18 karat yellow gold basket. GIA certified the center diamond as Fancy Light
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10.67 Carat Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent engagement ring features a GIA-certified 10.67 carat emerald-cut diamond as its
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings Set in White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of approximately 5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings. There are 36 (both
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond F Color VVS2 Clarity in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite three-stone ring features a 4.01-carat emerald-cut diamond as its centerpiece
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with pavè
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating symbol of modern elegance, this princess cut diamond engagement ring blends bold
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring with pavè
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This breathtaking engagement ring features a GIA certified 5.01 carat emerald cut diamond set in a
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

10.69 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in a rich 14K Yellow Gold setting. Here are the captivating details
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10.39 Carat Round Cut Diamond H Color VVS2 Clarity Ring in Platinm
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary engagement ring features a dazzling 10.39 carat round cut diamond, GIA certified
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 18 Carats in
Category

2010s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

I Flawless GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
I FLAWLESS GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring VS2 F color excellent polish and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Exceptional VVS Clarity GIA Certified 4 Carat Heart Shape Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
EXCEPTIONAL VVS Clarity GIA Certified 4 Carat Heart Shape Diamonds Earrings Excellent Polish
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Natural Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Natural Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond. This Beautiful Diamond has a Maximum
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring.
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.04 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond IF Clarity with trillion
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined engagement ring features a GIA certified 3.04 carat square emerald cut diamond set in
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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Antinori Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antinori diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1425 vintage or 1328 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a antinori diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a antinori 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 Antinori Diamond?

On average, a antinori diamond at 1stDibs sells for $54,101, while they’re typically $872 on the low end and $475,940,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Antinori Fine Jewels for sale on 1stDibs

Nodding to tradition while embracing a tech-forward ethos, Antinori Fine Jewels has ascended to prominence with its collection of world-class diamonds and colored gemstones.

There is no paterfamilias shuffling in the background at the jewelry company, a 10-year-old luxury brand based in Rome that specializes in engagement rings and statement rings set with jumbo-size diamonds and colored gems of the highest order. Although all four founders — husband-and-wife duos Alessandra Antinori and Andrea Landolfi, and Alessandro Cutelli and Silvia D’Ambrosio — hail from small family jewelry businesses founded in the 1970s, Antinori Fine Jewels is an independent force. The dynamic quartet of mindsets and skill sets is united by a single goal: to take the business of making and selling high-end Italian jewels out of the past and into the present.

Before launching Antinori Fine Jewels, Alessandra Antinori — the company‘s international sales director and spokesperson — and her cofounders spent years acquiring experience in the jewelry centers of Rome.

“We have inherited from our parents the right connections with local jewelers, gemologists and artisans who still craft jewelry as they did one hundred years ago,” she tells 1stDibs.

The foursome is eager to develop and embrace any innovation that will help enrich their customers’ experience — and make the most exquisite examples of Italian jewelry readily available to a global audience.

Explore a range of rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry created by Antinori Fine Jewels 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.