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Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel No Holes Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels Dial Color: Champagne Dial Pattern: Diamond PAttern Display
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch 179173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Screwback Water Resistance: 100 m (10 ATM) Crown: Screwdown Crown Dial Color: Champagne Pattern: Jubilee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 116243 Men s Watch in Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Champagne Dial Markers: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Swiss Quartz Men s Watch
Located in New York, NY
Champagne Features Date,Diamonds Hour Makers Sticks Display Analog Band Color Black Band Material Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 18038 Men s Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Champagne Dial Markers: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 16013 Men s Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Type: Flip Band Length (inches): 7.75 DIAL DETAILS Dial Color: Champagne Dial Markers: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Design Champagne Color Diamond Ring Center-0.37 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
color 0.37-carat trilliant-shaped natural diamond. Six round diamonds are scattered evenly on each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Champagne Diamond Cross Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sideways cross ring featuring champagne color diamonds weighing 0.20 carats in 14k yellow gold.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White and Champagne Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous looking pave and pressure set white and Champagne color Diamond Bangle set in 14K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White and Champagne Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous looking pave and pressure set white and Champagne color Diamond Bangle set in 14K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Lever Back Engraved Bezel Set Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color diamonds and round white diamonds in hand engraved 18k yellow gold bezels. A "must-have" pair of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Pomellato 18K Yellow + Rose Gold Wide Band Ring with Champagne Colored Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Pomelatto wide band crafted with natural champagne color diamonds in 18K Rose Gold with a Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique look natural rose cut diamonds blue sapphire silver wire post earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
- champagne color diamonds Diamond origin- Natural Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver or sterling silver
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Derby, NY
set rose cut natural white diamonds with SI1 clarity, I-J color and 6 dangling briolette champagne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Coral Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
majestic black coral is accented by 2.17 carats of champagne color diamonds in a 18K rose setting. The two
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

5.31 Carat Emerald Cut Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Pink Tourmaline, 11.40 x 9.12 x 6.51mm. Surrounded by 18 Champagne color Diamonds, approx. 0.54tcw
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Citrine Amethyst Diamond Bracelet
Located in Astoria, NY
Amethyst, 0.80 Carat Pear shape Citrine, 0.30 Carat Tsavorites, and 0.15 Carat champagne color Diamonds
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silv...

Platinum and Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond weighing approximately .25 carats, G color, VS clarity and a champagne round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tahiti Black Pearl Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Loving Bird Brooch
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphires total weighing 5.42 Carats and White and Champagne Color Diamonds. Branch on which the birds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

J. Birnbach 5.04 Carat Champagne color Oval Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Champagne color Oval. Set in a handmade 18K Rose Gold Ring with Brilliant Round pavé details = 0.35 ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Champagne Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 14.2 mm champagne colour south sea pearl and diamond ring in 18k yellow and white gold. The ring
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Champagne Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
champagne color. Each briolette diamond drop weighs approximately 0.65ct and each stud weighs approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Champagne Diamond Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
" Pendant Drops: 17 mm Stamped: "14K" Diamond Count: 17 brilliant cut, 12 baguettes, Diamond Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Estate 14 Karat White Gold Champagne Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 22.8 Grams Diamond Weight: Approximately 10 ct Diamond Color: Champagne Diamond Clarity: SI2
Category

Early 2000s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75ct Natural Champagne Diamond Pendant in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
: Total Diamond Weight: 0.75ct Diamond Colour: champagne Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weight: 2.8g Pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Two Champagne Diamond Rectangular Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
" Stamped: "K18" "750" "D020" Diamond Count: 2 brilliant cut Diamond Color: champagne Diamond Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 7-Stone 1.60 Carat Marquise Champagne Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds champagne color compliments the gold band for a blend of the two in the unique ring. Comfortable
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Champagne and White Diamond Triangle Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.10 carats Diamond Color: Champagne and H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.25 Carats Champagne Diamond Curved Open Heart Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Round Brilliant Diamond color: Light Champagne (C1-C2) Diamond clarity: VS2-SI2 Weight: 14.07 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tudor Style 41mm 18k Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Men Watch 12703
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Made Swiss Movement Dial & Display: Dial Color: Champagne Display: Analog Indices: Diamond Markers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Pair of South Sea Pearl and Diamond Fancy Yellow White Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
pearls are a luscious champagne gold color and the diamond petals surrounding them are three dimensional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White...

Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Aspen, CO
color. The pink sapphires are a pure bright pink color. The champagne colored diamonds are also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rolex Women s President Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Bezel and White Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Yellow Gold and Custom Diamond Crystal: Sapphire Gender: Women's Case Shape: Round Dial: Custom Champagne
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz Citrine Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Citrine, smoky Quartz and diamond dangle drop earrings, in 14k yellow gold. 26 round Champagne or
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Smoky Quartz Citrine Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Citrine, smoky Quartz and diamond dangle drop earrings, in 14k yellow gold. 26 round Champagne or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with painted pale golden green enamel and champagne color old cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond and Tsavorite Designer Chameleon Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 0.80 Carats Diamond specification: Shape: Round Brilliant Color: White and Champagne Diamonds Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Belle époque inspired 2.75 Carats diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
with unique old cut diamonds with very rare champagne color old cut diamonds. Suits perfectly on the
Category

2010s Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Audemars Piguet Ladies Royal Oak Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Length (inches): 6.25 DIAL DETAILS Dial Color: Champagne Dial Markers: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings #18593
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Approximate total diamond weight: .23 cts Diamond color: light champagne Diamond clarity: I1 Size: 3.95mm
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring Size 7 #16348
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: .84 ct. Diamond color: champagne Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Ring Size: 7 Stamped: 14K India Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn F. Cooperman Unique Silver Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
tipped with champagne color Holland rose cut diamonds. The cuff's internal measurement is 6"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 7.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
diamond weight: .06 ct. Diamond color: Champagne Diamond clarity: SI1 Size: 7.25 Weight: 5.2 gr./ 3.3
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on Paper Clip Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
"Italy" "14K" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Diamond Color: champagne Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.77 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Buttercup Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This gorgeous diamond pendant features a 0.77 carat champagne cognac color round diamond solitaire
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Snowflake Earrings
Located in Sarasota, FL
baguette white and champagne color diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Ring with Oval Champagne Diamond
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold ring with approximately 1.75 carat champagne color oval brilliant diamond and 14
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Champagne Diamond Double Halo Two-Color Gold Bridal FashionRing
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
IGI USA Certified Natural Champagne Color Diamond Marquis 1.36 Carat encircled in a Double Halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...

Modern Chocolate South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Earring Jackets
Located in Lambertville, NJ
champagne color diamonds. Jackets are 20.5mm long,earring insert hole is 1.4mm. weight - 9.9g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Tourmaline and Colored Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds 1.00 carat total weight 46 mixed cut yellow, coffee and champagne color diamonds 3.25 ct. total
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Champagne Color Old European Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural champagne color Old European Cut Diamond of SI3 clarity, surrounded by a medley of twelve Old Mine
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified Champagne Oval Diamond in Double Halo Two Color Gold Ring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
EGL USA Certified 3.14 Carat Champagne Oval Diamond 3.14 Carat encircled in Double Halo of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...

Certified Natural Champagne Diamond Double Halo Two-Color Gold Engagement Ring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Beautiful Hand Made Classic EGL USA Certified Fancy Champagne Radiant Cut Diamond 1.67 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...

White Diamond and Champagne Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold honeycomb configuration of prong-set round light champagne-color brilliant cut diamonds: 3.37
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Champagne Round Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Columbia, MO
. These diamonds have a combined total weight of .80 carat grade as champagne in color SI1 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom 1.99CTW Champagne Cushion Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Columbia, MO
This engagement ring is custom made & one of a kind! It features a champagne color, cushion shaped
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date II Watch with Champagne Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Men's Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial Color: Champagne with Diamonds Movement: Automatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Champagne Color Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of champagne color diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 3 vintage editions and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of champagne color diamonds bearing Modern or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Beyond Fine Jewelry, Peter Atman and Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of round cut, cushion cut and marquise cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of champagne color diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Champagne Color Diamonds?

Prices for champagne color diamonds start at $1,228 and top out at $25,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,670.

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 Champagne Color Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A champagne diamond is naturally brown and has a strong golden or yellow tint. They come in a variety of colors, ranging from light brown to darker champagne-like shades. Shop a range of champagne diamond rings, necklaces and bracelets on 1stDibs today.
  • Champagne diamonds typically are brown diamonds with a yellowish tint to them. This color combination gives it that "champagne-like" color to them. This can range from a light-brownish yellow color, to a dark brown color.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The color light champagne is based on multiple hues of pale, yellowish-orange and it looks almost beige. It is derived from the beverage, champagne and its typical color.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chocolate diamonds are the same as champagne diamonds. Often marketed as two different types of diamonds, both champagne and chocolate diamonds refer to the yellowish-brown hue of the stone: champagne for a lighter hue, chocolate for a deeper hue. Find a variety of champagne diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    D is the highest color grade diamond that can be bought. They are completely colorless to the naked eye and extremely rare (their price reflects that). These diamonds are usually mounted in platinum or white gold. Diamonds in this category are best mounted in platinum or white gold. Shop a wide range of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The rarest color of diamond is red. Red diamonds can only be found in mines in Africa, Australia, and Brazil. The rarity of these diamonds also make them the most expensive types of diamonds on the market.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tiffany Co. exclusively accepts D color diamonds, E color diamonds, F color diamonds, G color diamonds, H color diamonds and I color diamonds. At the legendary luxury house, which has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings, the only engagement ring diamonds accepted are in the “colorless” and “near colorless” range on the diamond color scale. Shop a collection of Tiffany Co. diamond jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, color matters in diamond studs, as it impacts their value and price. To rate color, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) uses a scale ranging alphabetically from D to Z. A D-grade diamond is completely colorless and is very rare. Most studs featuring diamonds with ratings will have at least a faint yellow tint. Find a variety of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The colors that diamonds come in naturally include grey, white, blue, green, pink, brown and black. Pure diamonds are completely colorless as other diamonds’ color comes from impurities. Find an extraordinary collection of antique, new and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The best color available for diamond stud earrings is D. Only the finest colorless diamonds receive this rating. E and F diamonds are also highly ranked. People rarely view stud earrings up close when you're wearing them, so G, H, I and J-rated diamonds are also likely to appear colorless once set. Explore a large selection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.