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Natural Citrine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Citrine and Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k white Gold 6.09 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 7 14k White Gold 10.97 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 9.31 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 9.31 TCW Certified $2,950 310616
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 7.67 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 7.67 TCW Certified $3,950 311006
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified $4,950
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.25 14k W Gold 3.18 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 13.3 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 13.3 TCW Certified 7,975 301438 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 7 14k W Gold 1.67 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring 6.5 14k WG 8.33 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring 6.5 14k WG 8.33 TCW Certified $5,950 310657
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zircon Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 4.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Zircon ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 2.36 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Topaz Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 2.63 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Topaz ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold

Natural Zircon Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 3.5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Zircon ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6 14k W Gold 5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6 14k W Gold 5 TCW Certified $4,250 304176 This is a one of a Kind
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Topaz Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.17 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Topaz Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.17 TCW Certified $3,950 308477
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 5.89 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls!   This item has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Natural Topaz Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.1 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Topaz Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.1 TCW Certified $3,950 308482
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold

Emerald Diamond Statement Ring 4.05 TCW 14k White Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 7 14k W Gold 6.16 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 7 14k W Gold 6.16 TCW Certified $3,490 219223 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k Yellow Gold 4.65 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond Zircon Ring 14k White Gold Large 4.45 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Zircon ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 2.33 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Quality Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified $5,950 310542
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.84 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 4.5 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Rubellite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Pearl 3.10ct Round Cut Diamond Pave 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in Aventura, FL
Diamond Statement / Cocktail Pave Ring. The ring weighs 25.8 grams, size 6, the center stone is a Mabe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Affordable Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and diamond engagement ring is truly affordable elegance. The sentimental trilogy of past, present and
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.75 14k Gold 4.10 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Rubellite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.75 18k Gold 4.01 Tcw Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Rubellite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Citrine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 4.79 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Citrine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 4.79 TCW Certified $3,950 310632 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century 18kt Gold Ring with Baroque Pealr and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Stones: Natural Baroque Pearl & Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 5 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.90 inches (22.9 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 18k White Gold 2.59 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scarselli Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and black mother of pearl ring with rich natural yellow diamond accents. Flower ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SCARSELLI Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and black mother of pearl ring with rich natural yellow diamond accents. Flower ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 14.40mm South Sea Pearl 0.50ct Diamond 14k White Yellow Gold Ring 12.32g
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage 14.40mm South Sea Pearl 0.50ct Diamond 14k White Yellow Gold Ring; Pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 8.87 Ct Australian Opal and 1.18 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Australian opal ring, 8.87 carats, diamond ring, 1.18 carats, 18K white gold, GRS certified. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

French 20th Century Mabé Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, delicately chased corolla with a Mabé pearl and a palmette motif on either side of the ring, each holding a
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.93 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald Diamond ring has been Certified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.79 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Tanzanite and diamond ring has been Certified
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 2.84 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Pearls! This Sapphire Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 7 14k Y Gold 7.17 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 3.51 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire and Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 8.5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 8.5 TCW Certified $6,975 401542 This
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 2.86 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 2.86 TCW Certified $4,950 402666 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 2.31 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 2.31 TCW Certified $4,975 402670 This is a
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 1.87 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Pearls This Amethyst and Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 4.8 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 4.8 TCW Certified $5,975 219121
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.6 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 2.93 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 2.93 TCW Certified $5,950 216682 This is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.88 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 8.27 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring size 6.5 and set in 14k White Gold 8.27 TCW Certified $4,950
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 17.73 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pearls! This Sapphire and Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

ALGT Certified 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Old cut Diamonds Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
precious metals with natural diamonds, gemstones, pearls. In my store you will find rings, earrings
Category

2010s European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald Tsavorite Diamond Ring 6.75 14k White Gold 9.22 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Pearls! This Enerald, Tzavorite and diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zircon Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 3.52 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds and Pearls! This Beautiful Zircon and Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pink Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 2.45 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than Diamonds and Pearls This Rubellite ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Certified Diamond Ring And Pearl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact certified diamond ring and pearl ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a certified diamond ring and pearl ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A certified diamond ring and pearl ring from Marcus Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and old european cut versions for sale. Finding a certified diamond ring and pearl ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Certified Diamond Ring And Pearl Ring?

On average, a certified diamond ring and pearl ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,709, while they’re typically $1,631 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.  

Questions About Certified Diamond Ring And Pearl Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    In the United States, diamond rings are certified by an official gemological laboratory known as the Gemological Institute of America. A certified diamond ring means that the diamond has undergone a quality analysis by experts at an institution such as the GIA and these experts have issued a lab report that is indicative of the grading process.