Bullet Diamond
2010s French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American More Rings
Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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.