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Morris David 1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 10 grams 9/16 inch in width Size 7 1 Diamond - 0.75ct, 121 Diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 10 grams 9/16 inch in width Size 7 1 Diamond - 0.75ct, 121 Diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 10 grams 9/16 inch in width Size 7 1 Diamond - 0.75ct, 121 Diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 5...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Pave style, 5.7...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 5...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 0.34 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G-H SI 14K W Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.34CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, prong style, 5.50 grams 6 mm in width Size 7 (small shank for sizing) 25 Di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Morris David 0.34 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G-H SI 14K W Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.34CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, prong style, 5.50 grams 6 mm in width Size 7 (small shank for sizing) 25 Di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

58.52 Carat Pink Opal 2.14 Carat Pink Sapphire 3.55 Carats Diamond Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed jewelry designer David Morris of London, this lovely bracelet is in warm and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Morris Gold Schnauzer Dog Brooch
By David Morris
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
18ct gold and diamond cartoon style brooch of a Schnauzer by David Morris. The brilliant cut
Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Morris Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Platinum Pendant Necklace
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
David Morris Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Platinum Pendant Necklace -Luxurious articulated pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

David Morris Emerald Diamond Brooch and Earrings Set in Original Packaging
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
This magnificent emerald diamond brooch and earrings set from the London jeweller David Morris are
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1960 s clip on earrings by David Morris
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold clip earrings set with fine Diamonds with French manufacturers marks
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Morris 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bombé Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
2.00ct White Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Uk size N David Morris, the man who
Category

Vintage 1960s British Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.25 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Main Stone
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Theme: Mixed Themes Metal: Rose Gold Main Stone Shape: Round Metal Purity: 14k
Category

2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 18 Karat White Gold 0.91 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Theme: Mixed Themes Metal: White Gold Main Stone Shape: Round Metal Purity: 18k
Category

2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 2.21 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k WhiteGold 2.21tcw Diamond Thin Spaced Necklace 18" Chain Metal: 14k White Gold
Category

2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.42 Carat Diamond Lips Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Metal Purity: 14k Style: Cocktail Main Stone Shape: Round Metal: White Gold Total
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.26 Carat Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.26tcw Diamond Chandelier Stud Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Ring Size: 6.75 Style: Cocktail Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.50 Metal
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.17 Carat Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.17 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.80 Carat Diamond Ribbed Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.80 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Ring Size: 7 Style: Cocktail Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.50 Metal: Yellow
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.75 Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 1.50 Style: Pendant Theme: Mixed Themes Metal: White
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.56 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.56 Style: Pendant Theme: Mixed Themes Metal
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Infinity Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Theme: Signs & Symbols Metal: White Gold Main Stone Shape: Round Metal
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond Open Overlap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.75 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Main
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.42 Carat Diamond Pave Lips Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.42 Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style: Fashion
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.01 Carat Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.01tcw Diamond Heart Stud Dangle Earrings Metal: 14k WhiteGold
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Pave Infinity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.26 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 2.03 Carat Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Metal Purity: 14k Style: Cocktail Total Carat Weight (TCW): 2.03 Metal
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond Open Overlap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.45 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond Open Overlap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.45 \ Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 18 Karat White Gold 0.69 Carat Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.69 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Style
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.57 Carat Diamond Open Overlap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.75 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 18 Karat White Gold 4.94 Carat Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Metal Purity: 18k Metal: White Gold Main Stone Shape: Round Style
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.77 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 0.77cw Diamond Pave Hoop Lever Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.29 Carat Diamond Heart Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 0.29tcw Diamond Pave Heart Stud Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Pave Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Rose Gold 2.00tcw Diamond Pave Round Hook Earrings Metal: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.25 Carat Cognac Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Rose Gold 1.25tcw Cognac Diamond Hoop Lever Earrings Metal: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.33 Carat Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.33 Style: Pendant Theme: Mixed Themes Metal: Yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Cognac Diamond Pavé Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Rose Gold 1.40tcw Cognac Diamond Pave Dangle Huggie Earrings Metal: 14k White
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.25tcw Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring Size 6.25 Size: 6.25 Metal: 14k
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.51 Carat Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.51tcw Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring Size 7 Size: 7 Metal: 14k White
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond Thin Spaced Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 0.75tcw Diamond Thin Spaced Necklace 18" Chain Metal: 14k White Gold
Category

2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Thin Spaced Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Yellow Gold 2.00tcw Diamond Thin Spaced Necklace 18" Chain Metal: 14k Yellow
Category

2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 0.50tcw Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace 18" Chain Metal: 14k White
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 6.10 Carat Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Style: Hoop Total Carat Weight (TCW): 6.10 Brand: Morris & David Main Stone Shape: Round Metal
Category

2010s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 8.32 Carat Diamond Large Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 8.32tcw Diamond Large Hoop Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.40 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.40tcw Diamond Half Hoop Latch Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.87 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Rose Gold 1.87tcw Diamond Flower Omega Back Earrings Metal: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 3.45 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 3.45tcw Diamond Flower Latch Back Earrings Metal: 14k WhiteGold
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.31 Carat Diamond Shared Prong Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.31 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.08 Carat Diamond Pave Abstract Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David, Metal: Yellow Gold, Style:Fashion Ring Size:7, Total Carat Weight (TCW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.58 Carat Cognac Diamond Stud Lip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Rose Gold 0.58tcw Cognac Diamond Stud Earrings Metal: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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David Morris Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate david morris jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 32 vintage or 138 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a david morris jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing david morris jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Morris each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a david morris jewellery, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a David Morris Jewellery?

The price for a david morris jewellery starts at $150 and tops out at $885,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,224.

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.