Antwerp Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Palladium
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rh...
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Rhodium
2010s German Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
2010s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rhodium
2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Rhodium
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Agate, White Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.