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GRS Certified 12.60 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 12.60 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum and White Gold This
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald

GIA Certified Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
-shaped canary yellow diamond of remarkable intensity and charm. 💎 Center Diamond Carat Weight: 2.01
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.53 ct total weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring GIA. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Round Diamond Ring
GIA Certified Round Diamond Ring
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Link Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Link Tennis Necklace Crafted in 100% natural 14kt yellow gold, this
Category

2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Exquisite Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings – 5.11 Total Carat Weight
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your elegance with this breathtaking pair of natural diamond studs, masterfully set in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Exquisite Diamond Pair Set in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting an extraordinary matched pair of GIA-certified cushion modified brilliant diamonds—each
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

104 Carat Diamond Riviera Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant-cut diamonds, ranging from 7.14 to 1.07 carats, set in platinum. Certified by GIA Each diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

100 Carat Diamond Riviera Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
round brilliant-cut diamonds, meticulously set to showcase their incredible sparkle and brilliance. With
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5 Carat Sq Emerald Cut Diamond with Trapezoid Diamonds on side
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a GIA certified 5 carat square emerald-cut diamond, elegantly set in
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Exceptional ruby diamond chandelier earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the timeless allure of these exquisite ruby diamond chandelier earrings 4ct TW, most
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14 Carats Emeralds and Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Each set with 39 marquise-shaped emeralds, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds. emeralds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald

GIA Certified 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
an extraordinary 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond, showcased in a platinum ring with a refined pavé
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 7 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing ring with 7 carat diamond. Setting in solid 18k yellow gold. Designer: Antinori Material
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

49.09 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
white gold. Adorned with an array of meticulously set round diamonds, totaling an impressive 49.09
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

49.09 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
49.09 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
$144,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Untreated 4 Carat Ruby Diamond Leverback Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Ruby & Diamond Leverback Earrings, 4.12 Carats Total Weight A striking
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 11.83 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 11.83 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring This extraordinary 11.83-carat Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.5 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond bracelet has a stunning, large and glamorous look! The face is made up of round and clover
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.5 Carat Diamond Bracelet
3.5 Carat Diamond Bracelet
$9,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Cut Aquamarine & Round Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Statement/Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

10 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Straight Line Tennis Bracelet
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

10  Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
10  Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
$23,200 Sale Price
20% Off
GIA Certified 10.34 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10.34 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring This extraordinary ring showcases a rare GIA
Category

2010s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Shape Platinum Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant diamond earrings showcase the refined craftsmanship and timeless beauty of one of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fine AAAA+ Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine AAAA+ Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings At the center are two AAAA+ natural
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant diamond, G-color and VS1 clarity, certified by GIA. With an Excellent cut, polish, and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10.34 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10.34 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring This extraordinary ring showcases a rare GIA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite colombian emeralds and natural diamond necklace alternately set with circular-cut
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified Exquisite 4ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond takes center stage, showcasing sleek lines, mesmerizing depth, and a hall-of-mirrors brilliance
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 12.45 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful statement ring features a 12 carat Fancy Yellow Brilliant Cushion Cut Diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
DIAMOND AND EMERALD NECKLACE designed as a graduated sequence of 15-inch-long oval-cut emeralds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
14 Diamonds in total Natural ruby 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm, approx 0.5ct Marked: KW 18k 701 40205 Ring
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 8.13 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Set in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond’s crisp whiteness and regal geometry. The platinum mounting offers: Strength and security for the
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Exquisite 10.32 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
10.32-carat Pear Brilliant diamond, G-color and VS1 clarity—certified by GIA. Expertly cut to maximize
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Old European Diamond 4.28 Carat Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning diamond stud earrings feature two beautifully matched GIA-certified round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE Twenty-five octagonal step-cut sapphires of 5 to 0.70 carat, marquise
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Diamond Snake Head Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Rose Gold Diamond Snake Head Pendant Necklace, 2.00 Carats A striking, pendant necklace
Category

2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite emerald and diamond necklace set with graduated line of alternating oval-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Composed of pear-shaped sapphires, accented by pear-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Emeralds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Earrings
6.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Earrings
$60,000 Sale Price
20% Off
GIA Certified Exquisite 28.13-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America With its breathtaking hall-of-mirrors
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.91 Carat Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum This
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

GIA Certified 4.19 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with trapezoid Diamond
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a captivating 4.19-carat square emerald-cut diamond, certified by GIA
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Made in Italy 13 Carat Round Cut Diamond Emerald Cut Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Round Cut Diamond Straight Line Tennis Bracelet.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald-cut diamonds weighing 24 carats in total, length approximately 170mm. Also accompanied by
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

15.85 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
15.85 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold This exquisite necklace showcases a total of 15.85
Category

2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

44 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
features 55 vibrant Fancy Yellow cushion-cut diamond center stones, with a total diamond weight of 44.08
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Pave Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
rests a GIA certified 5 carat princess cut diamond celebrated for its crisp lines and striking
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA-certified 19 Carat Old European Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional platinum ring features a breathtaking GIA-certified 19 carat diamond as its
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round and oval-cut emeralds, pear-shaped, circular and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum and gold, 43
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.33 ct 14k White Gold Princess & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Split Shank Engagement
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Heart Shape Rubies Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Heart Shape Rubies and diamond rivière necklace Composed of a graduated line of alternating heart
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

57 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience Unmatched Elegance with Our Graduated Radiant Cut Diamond Necklace Immerse yourself in
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

57 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Necklace
57 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Necklace
$280,000 Sale Price
20% Off
62 Carat Marquise Round Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Marquise & Round Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace This stunning graduated tennis necklace is
Category

2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 7.05 Carat Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7.05 Carat Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring An extraordinary piece showcasing a GIA
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

41 Carat GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 41.61 Carat GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace This magnificent 16-inch
Category

2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond 3-Row Cluster Graduated Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond 3-Row Cluster Graduated Tennis Necklace Crafted in 100% natural 18kt white gold
Category

2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8 Carat Tennis Diamond Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
8 Carat Tennis Diamond Bracelet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Carat Tennis Diamond Bracelet
8 Carat Tennis Diamond Bracelet
$22,800 Sale Price
20% Off
GIA Certified Marquise Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. The ring weighs 4.5 grams
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Marquise Diamond Ring
GIA Certified Marquise Diamond Ring
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Style Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage inspired ring has a sophisticated design featuring a 0.71ct marquise shape diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Style Diamond Solitaire Ring
Vintage Style Diamond Solitaire Ring
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Emerald Cut Diamond French Pavé Engagement Ring in Platinum This sophisticated engagement
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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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.