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1.07 Carat Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Edwardian Setting
Located in Lexington, KY
Diamond: 1.07ct K VS Old Euro Cut round with GIA report Set in c. 1910-1915 Platinum Edwardian
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds a sapphire at the centre measuring approx 15pts and two rose cut diamonds measuring
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

2.88Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Bangle - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive antique diamond bangle has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique 9.88 Carat Amethyst 1.25 Carat Emerald 1.13 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold with silver diamond settings. This authentic (circa 1910) pendant has been modelled in the
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ring Flower Tulip Setting 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
old mine cut diamonds are estimated at 0.25 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity). The
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 10pts. They are bright and have a
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Platinum Art Deco Diamond French Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring Low Bezel Setting
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Great Falls platinum Art Deco diamond and French cut sapphire engagement ring will immerse you
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1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1910s Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped setting is embellished with sixteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, and an individually six claw
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

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

Antique 3.74 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamond setting of the same design. The earrings secure to the reverse with a French latch back
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly breathtaking antique diamond ring is crafted from solid 18k rose and yellow gold during
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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Band with a Fish Tale Style Setting
Located in Addison, TX
this fish tale setting holds 7 diamonds largest in the center aprox 2.54mm down to the smallest aprox
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Flush Mount Band Ring with Single Diamond in Star Setting, HM Chester, 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming 15K Victorian surface mount ring with a single old mine cut diamond securely imbedded in a
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1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Pair of English Victorian Diamond Earrings in Silver on Gold Setting, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of English Victorian period silver on gold old mine cut Diamond earrings with rosettes
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold and Platinum Set Cluster Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum diamond settings. The pierced decorated frame displays a feature 0.36ct round mixed cut natural
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian 14 Karat Doubled Sided 0.20 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
, however there is a slight circular indentation around the diamond setting, which is hardly noticeable when
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Aquamarine, 0.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
chain via two ring loops to the apex of the diamond settings; the chain secures to the reverse with a
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Gypsy Setting Black Enamel in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gypsy setting became popular in the late 1880's, marked by the mounting created flush with the top
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 1920s 5.46 Carat Diamond and 3.36 Carat Emerald Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and emerald bracelet has been crafted in 10k yellow gold with a silver setting. The bracelet
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 3.18Ct Pink Tourmaline, 2.10Ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
encompassed with a halo of fourteen collet set Old European cut diamonds. This finely crafted cluster setting
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1920s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Silver 1.72ctw Diamond Pearl Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
adding a darker glitter. The knife-edge bars and diamond settings are adorned with millegrain details, a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French 1.55 Carat Sapphire 1.34 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold diamond setting
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1910s French Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum GIA Cushion Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold with all of the diamond settings expertly crafted from a solid piece of 900 platinum. The center
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1880-1900 Enamel Red Orchid Brooch 18Kt Gold Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats, with white platinum parts for the diamonds settings. It is suited at the
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

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

4.86 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings in contemporary 18 karat white gold settings; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry
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Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.56 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diameter of setting 4.40mm/0.17" Height of setting 4.09mm/0.16" Date: Diamonds Circa 1900 / Setting
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Early 1900s British Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.69 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Weight 4.87 grams Date: Diamonds Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary Video: A video of this fine piece is
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond three stone ring has been crafted in platinum. The contemporary platinum setting is ornamented
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Early 1900s British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French 11.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold, Platinum Set Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The feature diamonds setting secures with an integrated push fit clasp to the reverse of a a
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1880s French Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond stud earrings have been crafted in platinum. The contemporary platinum four claw settings each
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1920s British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ 0.44" Width across setting 9.38mm / 0.36" Chain length 45.72cm / 18" Date: Diamond Circa 1890
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1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique and Contemporary Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Content 0.57 carat Dimensions Diameter of setting 4mm/0.15" Height of setting 3.30mm/0.12
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Early 1900s British Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.24 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carats Dimensions Diameter of Setting 8.02mm/0.32" Date: Diamonds Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary
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Early 1900s British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.89 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
contemporary platinum setting; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. An exceptional and impressive
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Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1.63Ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Pendant - Antique Circa 1890 Contemporary
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Diamond Circa 1890 / Setting Contemporary Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
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1890s Unknown Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.75Ct Diamond and Platinum Three Stone Ring - Antique and Contemporary
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Diamond Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Colorless 2.40ct Antique Marquise Diamond Edwardian Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamond settings, had become the most popular effect. 60815800-103
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique and Contemporary 8.19 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
personal requirements. Date: Diamonds Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary Video: A video of this fine piece
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond and 1.35 Carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco setting is ornamented with a feature antique 1910s 0.33Ct Old European cut diamond, collet
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Contemporary 6.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
5.20mm Total Diamond Content 6.10 carats Dimensions Diameter of Setting 1.02cm/0.4" Height of Setting
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.38Ct Diamond and 22k Yellow Gold Ring - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.38 carat diamond set in a 22 karat yellow gold Victorian setting
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1880s British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890s and Contemporary 0.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Content 0.92 carat Dimensions Diameter of setting 4.50mm/0.18" Height of setting 3.95mm
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1890s British Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum setting displays a feature pavé set 2.17Ct Old European round cut diamond. The geometric
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique and Contemporary 1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
x 5.29mm x 3.45mm Total Diamond Content 1.28 carats Dimensions Diameter of Setting 6.41mm/0.25
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Early 1900s British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.56Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring - Antique and Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold, platinum set setting; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted with 25 European rose cut diamonds, 0.60 carats, F/G/H color, VS/SI clarity. The diamonds settings
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

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

1900s 1.95 Carat Diamond and Contemporary White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Diamond Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.83Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring - Antique and Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold with an 18 karat white gold setting; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cluster pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
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1910s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique and Contemporary Diamond Platinum White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.2" Chain Length 44cm/17.32" Date: Diamond Circa 1910 / Setting Circa 2000 Reflections in
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1910s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
requirements. Weight 4.44 grams Date: Setting Contemporary / Diamonds Circa 1900 and 1960 Item Ref. SKU
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Diamonds Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary Origin: Birmingham, England Item Ref. SKU: C2770
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Early 1900s British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 3.24 Carat Diamond Palladium Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
personal requirements. Date: Diamonds Antique Circa 1890/Setting Vintage Circa 1940 Video: A video of
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1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

1900s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond drop earrings have been crafted in 14 ct yellow gold with a 14 ct white gold setting
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of 18k white gold in the USA circa 1920s an set with single cut diamonds in a channel setting
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1920s American Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire with Diamond Shoulders, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
setting. The diamond is hand cut and has been estimated as F in colour and VS1 in clarity. On either
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Gold and Diamond Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Victorian
Located in London, GB
diamonds and silver-backed settings, this piece is distinctly Dutch, reflecting a continuation of
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Platinum + Diamond Twin Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
unique "twin style" design. Two Old European Cut diamonds rest within bezel settings, each with a Single
Category

1910s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Diamond Setting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique diamond setting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. If you’re looking for an antique diamond setting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing antique diamond setting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for an antique diamond setting, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Diamond Setting?

The price for an antique diamond setting starts at $707 and tops out at $43,099 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,200.

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.  

Questions About Antique Diamond Setting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A flower set diamond is a setting where a diamond is surrounded by a smaller cluster of diamonds, giving the appearance of a flower. Flower set diamonds are a popular choice to add more sparkle and increase the size of a piece. Browse an array of flower set diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel diamond setting refers to a diamond gemstone ring with a specific setting called a channel. It is a deep groove carved into the metal band. A jewelry maker sets diamond accent stones into the setting so they are level with the shank. You'll find a collection of diamond gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An illusion diamond setting helps to enhance the size of the stone. The precious metal the ring is made from is intricately designed around the diamond. From a distance, this makes the diamond itself appear much larger. Shop a collection of illusion-set diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Whether Cartier will set a loose diamond depends on the circumstances. If you purchased a piece of Cartier diamond jewelry and the stone has come loose, contact customer service for assistance with repairs. Cartier will usually not place a loose diamond that you purchased elsewhere in one of their settings. Find a wide range of Cartier diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best setting for a solitaire diamond is the prong setting. In such a setting, the stone is held in place with a minimal amount of metal allowing more light to pass through the diamond resulting in added brilliance. Find a collection of solitaire diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    One of the best settings for oval diamonds is the prong. The most frequent and classic setting type, it exposes the majority of the diamond and lets more light penetrate, increasing its brightness and shine.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between pavé and channel set diamonds is the setting. On pavé jewelry, tiny beads or prongs hold the individual gemstones in place. Channel settings are deep grooves that hold diamonds, eliminating the need for prongs or beads. Shop a large collection of diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A marquise-cut diamond looks great in a variety of settings, but you should choose one that protects the center stone. Some of the top marquise diamond ring settings are bezel, prong and halo. Find a variety of marquise-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    There is no single best setting for a diamond tennis necklace. You can find tennis chains with both prong and bezel settings, and both types can keep diamonds secure when they are well crafted. The biggest difference is that full bezel settings encircle the gemstones, while prongs hug the stones with three or four metal elements, leaving most of their edges visible. Feel free to choose the type of setting that appeals most to you. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of diamond tennis necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for a cushion-cut diamond depends on personal preference. The cushion cut is often referred to as a pillow cut due to its square or rectangular shape with rounded edges. This stone cut comprises 58 facets, like brilliant stones. The cushion cut has been popular since the 18th century. Browse a collection of cushion-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Most experts agree that a prong setting is best for diamond stud earrings. Prongs help keep diamonds securely in place. Three-prong settings allow for more of the diamond to remain visible, while four-prong settings may be slightly more secure. For diamond stud earrings with weights of 2 carats or more, a six- or eight-prong setting can increase stability and security. Explore a large selection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.