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Ice Diamond Bangle Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:16.75g,D:18.25Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Zambian-20.68 ct Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:34.924g,D:12.23ct, Emer:20.68ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Disc Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.770g,D:8.68ct,SI:22.304g,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.436g,D:9.89ct,SI:18.949g, Emer:5.19ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Bracelet Accented With Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:19.89gms,D:13.45cts,,,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ice Diamond Bracelet Accented With Diamonds Made In 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:9.11g,D:2.30Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pave Diamond Circle Ring Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14K:3.812g,D:0.290ct, ,,Meena:0.13g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Nugget Shaped Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:7.95g, Diamond:1.65ct, ,, TANZANITE :71.8ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold

Ice Diamond Chandelier Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:16.108g,D:25.01ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Rows Tennis Ruby Bangle Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.31gms,, Silver:8.19gms, Ruby:1.75ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Cushion Shaped Emerald Rosecut Diamonds Flower Shaped Pendant Chain Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.968g, Diamond:1.00ct, Emerald:3.97ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Gothic Style Connector Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:11.19g,D:1.18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval Shaped Painted Enamel Bakelite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.157g, Diamond:0.07ct, Bakelite:39.90ct, Enamel:2.40g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pearl Long Earrings With Sapphire Diamonds In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luminous 18k rose gold, these long drop earrings feature a graceful blend of 7.55 ct pearls and 3.18 ct sapphires, delicately accented with 1.09 ct diamonds. With an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamonds Flower Pendant Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.25g,D:0.14Ct SAPPHIRE BLUE:0.7Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Looking Pearl Necklace With Pave Diamond Ruby Motif
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.000g,D:5.56ct,SI:27.538g, PEAR:110.46ct,RUBY:10.41ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Delicate Chain Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.644g,D:0.39ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Star Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.250g,D:0.34ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Delicate Chain Necklace Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:1.656g,D:0.41ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Cut Diamonds Studs With Filigree Work Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.1g, Diamond:1.8ct, Silver:12.11g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Pave Diamond Ball Chain Necklace Made in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:35.28g, Diamond:19.61ct Diamond Bead Size-4-5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald Diamond Spiral Ring Accented With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.72g,D:0.211ct Emer:0.54ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Yoga 7 Elements Of Life Pendant Accented With Diamonds Multi Gemstones
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.413g,D:0.33ct, Amet:0.02ct,Aqua:0.02ct,Citr:0.02ct,Emer Size-29*23 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Turquoise Diamond Beaded Macrame Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:1.46g, Diamond:0.92ct Length-`139.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Silver

Pave Sapphire Beads Pearl Macrame Bracelet Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:7.00g Sapphire:5Cts, Pearl:250.6Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

2.46 Ct Ruby Ring With Diamonds In Center Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 2.46 Ct Ruby Ring with Diamonds in the center is a dazzling piece of fine jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Sunburst Pendant Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:1.606g,D:0.4ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spike Design Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.637g,D:0.44ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rectangular Shaped Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.246g,D:0.34ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Minimal Stud Earrings Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.402g,D:3.09ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Minimal Stud Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.511g,D:2.67ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sagittarius Zodiac Charm Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.428g,D:0.06ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eye of Horus Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.985g,D:0.11ct, Enam:0.16g,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shaped Ice Diamond Pendant Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.667g,D:3.62ct,size-26X13 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Shaped Ice Diamond Pendant Made In In 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.322g,D:3.89ct,size-19X12 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Shaped Ice Diamond Minimal Pendant With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.370g,D:2.10ct,size-22x11 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:0.91g, Diamond:1.84ct, Silver:10.51gm, Sapphire:10.00ct Size: 26X147X29M"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Solitaire Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.64g,D:0.504ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Snake Skull On Sardonyx Earring With Diamonds In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.967g, Diamond:4.92ct, Shell Cameo:35.29ct, Size: 82x27 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Ruby Pave Diamond Minimum Dangle Earrings Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.42g,D:0.18ct, RUBY:0.658ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Evil Eye Pave Diamond Sapphire Pendant Chain Bracelet Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:8.06g,D:0.49ct SAPPHIRE:0.02ct, Meena:0.02g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Jade Pendant with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Crafted in a combination of 18k gold and polished silver, it blends artistry with fine jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver

Chalcedony Long Earrings With Pave Diamond Ball Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:7.85g, Diamond:5.75ct" chalcedony 112.5 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Brown White Pave Diamond Bead Macrame Bracelet In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:5.31g, Diamond:3.41ct Free Size- Adjustable Bead Size-13-14mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Multicolored Fancy Pave Diamonds Long Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:4.59ct, Silver:7.65gms,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Oval Shaped Pink Green Tourmaline with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
and become a cherished addition to any jewelry collection. The mesmerizing tourmaline center is framed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Pave Tsavorite Carved Jade Beaded Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:8.52g, Tsavorite :6.15ct Jade: 186cts Diamond Bead Size-11-16 mm Jade Bead Size-16-18mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Tsavorite, Silver

Oval Drop Shaped Sapphire Earrings with Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
sure to become a cherished addition to your jewelry collection. With their exquisite craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Pave Blue Diamond Beaded Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:21.24g, Diamond:22.14ct "
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Blue Diamond, Silver

Black Onyx Pave Diamond Beaded Macrame Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:8.64ct, Silver:16.25gm, Onyx:150.45ct length-179mm+(adjustable)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Carved Beaded Moonstone Bracelet with Pave Diamonds Balls Cubes
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:13.56g, Diamond:6.58ct Moonstone:159cts Length-178 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Silver

Pink Tourmaline earring Enclosed In Pave Diamonds Set Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
unique piece of jewelry. The pink tourmaline gemstones add a pop of vibrant, feminine color to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi Sapphire Pave Diamond Ball Beaded Necklace with Diamond Spacers
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:3.28ct, Silver:4.58gm, Sapphire:417.35ct Size: 663mmXXMM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Swirly Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:4.38ct, Silver:4.77gm Size: 23X18X11MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Pave Diamond "Land of Israel" Map Shape Pave Diamond Pendant In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.848g,D:0.47ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Diamond Pave Ball Tunnel Earrings Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.78G, Diamond:4.67ct, Silver:5.62g" Size:8-12 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Baguette Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.344g,D:1.78ct,size-67X21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Artisan Jewelry Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the artisan jewelry nyc 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 Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our artisan jewelry nyc for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Artisan Jewelry Nyc?

On average, an artisan jewelry nyc at 1stDibs sells for $3,800, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Artisan NYC for sale on 1stDibs

Specializing in modern jewelry designs with an antique twist, Artisan NYC seeks to create collectible pieces that not only exquisitely complement evening formalwear but are also wearable works of art.  

Based in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Artisan NYC’s jewelers work with metals such as silver and 18-karat gold to create uniquely beautiful designs. Although many of the house’s handcrafted dangle earrings and drop earrings, cocktail rings, bangles and necklaces feature fine diamonds and traditional precious gems such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds, Artisan NYC’s team works with onyx, amber and moonstones in the meticulous creation of chandelier earrings, while geodes might feature in the brand’s stud earrings and solitaire rings. Their popular beaded bracelets are also made with a variety of unlikely materials such as labradorite, amazonite and hematite.

Vibrant enameling and intricate metalwork are also characteristics of Artisan NYC’s collection — the house offers Art Deco-inspired costume jewelry crafted in Bakelite, while their All Around the World cuff bracelet, which is adorned with a sparkling array of pavé diamonds and sapphires, depicts iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.   

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Artisan NYC earrings, rings and bracelets.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.