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Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.15 Carat Blue Diamond Pave Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.15tcw Diamond Pave Dangle Stud Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.62 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 0.62tcw Emerald W/ Diamonds Hoop Earrings Metal: 14k Whte Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 4.08 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 4.08tcw Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Huggie Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.08 Carat Emerald with Diamonds Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total Carat Weight (TCW): 2.08 Brand: Morris & David Main Stone: Emerald Metal: Yellow Gold Main
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Diamond Infinity Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold 0.40tcw Diamond Infinity Pendant Necklace 14" Chain Metal: 14k White Gold Stone: Diamonds Stone Shape: Round TCW: 0.40 Weight: 3.2g Chain Length: 16"
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.63 Carat Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Size: 6.5 Metal: 14k White Gold Stone: Diamonds Stone Shape: Round TCW: 0.63 Weight: 3.6g
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.95 Carat Cognac Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k Rose Gold 1.95tcw Cognac Diamond Half Hoop Latch Earrings Metal: 14k Rose Gold
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 3.24 Carat Yellow Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 3.24tcw Yellow Diamond Half Hoop Latch Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat Yellow Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 1.60tcw Yellow Diamond Half Hoop Latch Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Pave Square Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14k White Gold Stone: Diamonds Stone Shape: Rounds TCW: 0.50 Weight: 2.4g
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

David Morris Gold Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Material: 18k Yellow Gold - total weight 19.76 grams Condition: 8 - Good condition These Earrings by David
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris Diamond Heart Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
David Morris 18k White Gold Heart Hoop Diamond Earrings with Round Diamonds Approx 1.00ct Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris Platinum Diamond Watch
By David Morris
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
infamous London jeweler David Morris. Four supple lines of square and round cut stones make up the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

David Morris Heart Diamond Pendant
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond David Morris pendant. The pendant comprises of a heart motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris Onyx and Diamond Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking ring crafted by the British luxury jewellery designer, David Morris. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.14 Carat
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful pair of diamond cluster ear studs in 18k white gold by David Morris. Each stud has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris Diamond and Ruby Cuff Bangle
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby cuff bracelet by David Morris. The cuff bracelet comprises of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pink Tourmaline, Rhodolite
By David Morris
Located in Southampton, PA
Breathtaking red hues make this exquisite mosaic ring from David Yurman delightfully unexpected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold

David Morris Platinum Diamond Drop Earrings 1.44 Carat
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of diamond drop earrings in platinum by David Morris. The earrings have a single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Morris White Gold 1.95 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed London designer David Morris, this 18 karat white gold bracelet features 1.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
These stunning diamond David Morris earrings are a real showstopper. Four round rose cut, two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Morris Gold Diamond and Emerald Band Ring
By David Morris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
), signed: David Morris, England. ring size: 16.25 mm. 5 ½ US. weight: 14.56 gram.
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

David Morris Topaz Citrine Madeira Fashion 18K Ring, 2000
By David Morris
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Topaz centre stone with Citrine Madeira stones on sides makes it a wonderful Fashion Ring by David
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz

David Morris 37.52 Carat Opal 16.05 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
was handcrafted in London by famed jewelry designer David Morris. It features 4 rows of various sized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris 21.53 Carat Opal 6.65 Carat Diamond Necklace
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
David Morris states that the current replacement value of this amazing necklace is $87,000. You should
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris 72.58 Carats Diamonds Gold Three Strand Necklace
By David Morris
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible three-strand diamond collar necklace by London jewelry designer David Morris hails
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1990s Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Pendant by David Morris
By David Morris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Morris; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This exceptional vintage
Category

Late 20th Century English Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Morris 0.60 Carat Diamond Earrings from The Astral Collection
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
One pair of 18 karat white gold and 0.60 carat diamond earrings by David Morris, from the Astral
Category

Early 2000s English Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris 18K White Gold 3.40 Ct Diamond Dangle Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Southampton, PA
These pretty David Morris 18K White Gold 3.40 ct Diamond Dangle Earrings are sure to steal the show
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Morris Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Tri-Band Ring, circa 1996
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
comprise this single and distinctive couture ring from London-based jeweller David Morris. This pre-owned
Category

1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage emerald cabochon and diamond fancy cocktail ring by David Morris
By David Morris
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
respect when it comes to modern jewelers. David Morris found his passion for jewelry at an early age when
Category

Vintage 1970s English Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified David Morris Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40 Carat
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond ring by David Morris. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris 4.82 Carat Opal 2.78 Carat Diamond Tsavorite Tourmaline Ring
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully hand-crafted platinum ring by famed London designer David Morris is centered with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Platinum

David Morris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycomb Clip On Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM089 Brand: David Morris Description: 18k Yellow Gold Honeycomb Clip Earrings Accompanied
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, England
A vintage David Morris sapphire and diamond cocktail ring set in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Diamond Signature Hoop Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1881 Brand: David Morris Description: 18k White Gold Diamond Signature Hoop Earrings
Category

1990s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris 5.53 Carat Diamond 53.50 Carat Quartz 2.50 Carat Tourmaline Brc
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
From famed London designer, David Morris, this stunning bracelet is in 18 karat rose gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Morris 18 Carat Gold Buckle Earclips with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By David Morris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with four carré cut diamonds (app. 1.36 carat in total) master mark: DM for David Morris, England
Category

1990s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

David Morris 18k Yellow Gold 1.30 Ct Diamond and Colored Sapphire Anchor Pendant
By David Morris
Located in Southampton, PA
A nautical theme makes this David Morris Anchor Pendant Necklace a classic piece that will forever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris 18 Karat Gold Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Morris
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Ring by David Morris features an oval cut Pink Sapphire of 3.07ct surrounded by a halo of
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris 18 Karat Rose Gold 56.50 Carat Quartz 1.84 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
Rose gold is so warm and inviting! Especially when famed London designer David Morris paired 56.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage David Morris Citrine Ring
Located in London, GB
citrine are perfectly matched for colour and tone. It is signed DM for David Morris and is recognisable as
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Signed Morris David 14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Ceramic and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed Morris David chain link style bracelet made of mostly white ceramic links with two 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

2.48 Carat Rose-Cut Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed London jewelry designer David Morris, these stunning earrings are in 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

163.52 Carat Chalcedony 2.92 Carat Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed London jewelry designer David Morris, this elegant necklace is composed of 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

4.31 Carat Diamond Prehnite Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from renowned London jewelry designer David Morris, this bracelet is as unusual as it is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Celebrating 50 Years of David Morris, "Book"
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
For 50 years David Morris have been synonymous with the finest stones and creative jewelley designs
Category

Late 20th Century More Jewelry

David Morris Sapphire Emerald Gold Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Aspen, CO
are an unusual design by the famous London designer, David Morris.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important 20.71 Carat David Morris Wristwatch
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
London designer, David Morris, these diamonds are beautifully matched with D - E - F in color grades and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris Amethyst and Diamond Palm Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning ring from London based jewellery designer, David Morris. This 18ct white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris Tri Color Gold Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
hoop Earrings by David Morris are made in 18k Yellow, White & Rose Gold. These Earrings have clip on
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Morris 95.26 Carat Sapphire 7.01 Carat Diamond Necklace
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and bright! This handcrafted necklace by famed London jewelry designer David Morris
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Link Necklaces

Materials

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

David Morris 19.72 Carat Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a fabulous burst of color from famed London designer David Morris.! The 41 prong-set, round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Morris 78.00 Carat Crystal Quartz 2.46 Carat Diamond Necklace
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
Rose gold is so warm and inviting! Especially when famed London designer David Morris paired 78.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1965 Rare Brutalist David Morris Diamond, Yellow Gold and Platinum Wide Bracelet
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
, by David Morris, 1965. The brutalist design is set with approx. 2.50 carats of round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.89 Carat Yellow Diamond 0.77 Diamond White Gold Earrings
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed jewelry designer David Morris of London, these earrings support 0.89 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.