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Iconic Original Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Wedding Band Soleste Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Austin, TX
as a set. This listing is for the platinum diamond wedding band only. Please view the Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Antique Platinum and Emerald Ring, circa 1903
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum, diamond and sugar loaf, high cabochon, cut natural emerald antique ring. The natural
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Eternity Bands with Emeralds Rubies Diamonds Tiffany Co. Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
, emeralds or rubies. . Prices range from $2400 to $7200 each band. The size of the sapphire and diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co 2.5 Ct Diamond Eternity Band Baguette Platinum Wedding Anniversary
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
anniversary wedding band of 28 icy & shimmering channel set emerald cut baguette diamonds with a significant
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.91ct Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning emerald cut diamond eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 10 emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1850s 18 Carat Rose Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Fleur de Lys Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with an alternation of 2 emeralds and 3 rose cut diamonds surrounded on both sides by a fleur-de-lys
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

6.75 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous eternity band crafted in Platinum, showcasing 25 emerald cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.75 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous eternity band crafted in Platinum, showcasing 25 emerald cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.06 Carat Illusion Setting Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features an illusion setting emerald cut diamonds in the center weight 1.06 carat, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

3.65 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning ring features a 3.65-carat oval ruby, beautifully framed by two emerald-cut diamonds
Category

2010s North American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum 4.50 Carats Asscher-Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Made in platinum this beautiful ring is mounted with very special square emerald-cut diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 3.36 Carat Total Weight Platinum Eternity Band Size 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Co. eternity band is set with 3.36 carats of sublime emerald-cut diamonds. These stones are
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pair Mother/Daughter Jadeite Jade Rings Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
below and surrounding the stone. Small, bright diamonds encircle each stone and dress the split
Category

Vintage 1970s Singaporean Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Engagement / Wedding Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Wedding / Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Eternity Diamond Wedding Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking ring features 2.08ct of vibrant emerald cut diamonds set in an elegantly simple
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut 5.85 Carat Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 19 Emerald cut diamonds are D-E-F VVS2-VS2 . Carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 1.4ct Alternating Bar Set Round Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
alternating pattern of round brilliant and emerald cut diamonds neatly channel bar set throughout its top
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural, Zambian Emerald Diamonds Band / Wedding Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and gorgeous Zambian Emerald Band / Wedding Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful vintage 1960’s bar set Tiffany & Co wedding band with correct old deep stamps and top
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Set in 18K White Gold, Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement / Wedding Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and beautiful, Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Alternating Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band - 1.35ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Amazing Antique Alternating Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band would make a great wedding band
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 3.09 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Elegant Estate Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Certified 2.01ct Emerald cut
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Wedding
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Emerald and Diamond Emerald Cut three stone ring. The Wedding Engagement Ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 6.22 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 20 Emerald cut diamonds = 6.22 ct. Color: D(9 stones)-E(5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut 5.30 Carat Diamond East West Style Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 13 horizontal set Emerald cut diamonds are E-F VVS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Birthstone: Diamond May Birthstone: Emerald June Birthstone: Pearl ( will be set in a prong that holds the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pin...

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Emerald Cut Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
elegant Art Deco era ring features sparkling emerald cut diamonds, set flush into the platinum band. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique style Platinum Eternity band with engraved sides, bead set round Diamonds with channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA 1.58 Carat Deco Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The Prong Set Emerald Diamond is 1.16CT with measurements of 7.06x4.75x3.78mm, GIA Certified in F
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 4.01CT Estate Vintage Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring. The Prong Set Emerald Diamond is 3.40CT with measurements of 9.17x7.31x5.15mm; GIA Certified as
Category

Early 2000s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Face Up 5ct Emerald Mosaic Diamond Halo Engagement Wedding 14k Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 1.80ctw Mosaic Face-up 5ct EMERALD Diamond Engagement Wedding 14k Halo Ring. What a
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 5.01ct Estate Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Plat
Located in New York, NY
Prong Set Emerald Diamond is 4.01CT with measurements of 10.42x7.82x4.94mm. GIA Certified as M color VS1
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 3.75ctw Estate Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond 3Stone Engagement Wedding Ring WG
Located in New York, NY
GIA 3.75ctw Estate Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond 3Stone Engagement Wedding Ring WG Plus 2 loose
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring Engagement Ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.94 Carat Oval Cut Alternating Emerald Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
diamonds, set in a shared-prong open gallery mounting made in 14k yellow gold. Emeralds weigh 0.94 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold, Diamond and Emerald Band Ring
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The sleek 5mm wide, diamond and emerald Shooting Stars stacking ring in 14ky is the wide band that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Round Emerald Five Stone Channel-Set Wedding Band/Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Round Emerald Five Stone Channel-Set Wedding Band/Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Ring Natural
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Estate Platinum Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
in sets of 4. The perfect wedding band or stacking band! Emeralds are a very soft stone and some
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum eternity wedding band by Harry Winston is set with sparkling emerald cut
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Flipper Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand set with 2.20tcw Sapphires, 1.80tcw Emeralds and 0.25tcw Diamonds. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Band in 14K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sleek and modern band showcases 2.00 carats of natural emerald cut diamonds, elegantly set in
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.09 Carat Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18K White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Stylish Emerald and Diamond Gold Band Ring. Securely Hand set with an Oval Emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
striking ring features 2 carat of vibrant emerald cut diamonds set in an elegantly simple modern
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

5.20 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the classic 3-stone luxury ring. Featured is a 5.20 carat, prong set, emerald cut yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Channel Set 4mm Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Square emerald cut channel set natural blue sapphire and diamond band ring. 0.70 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Circular Brooch 1.25 Inch
Located in New York, NY
brooch is set with sixteen brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.80 carats total, and accented
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1.57ct Estate Vintage Green Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Elegant Estate Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring with 1.02ct Natural Step cut Green
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

4.29 Carat Estate Vintage Asscher Diamond Wedding Platinum Ring EGL USA
Located in New York, NY
Square Emerald Center Diamond in L-M color VS2 clarity (Very Clean); with measurements of
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Ruby 1.66ct Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Graceful and striking 1.66 Carat total ruby and diamond Cluster earrings, The brilliant oval ruby
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...

Handcrafted 18K White Gold Wedding Band with 0.34 Carat Diamonds - Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handcrafted 18K White Gold Wedding Band with 0.34 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds – A Timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...

GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 2.89 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
2.09 carat Surrounded by pave-set diamonds weighing 0.80 carats Diamond quality G VS Ring size 6 In
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
An elegant sapphire and diamond five stone ring set in platinum. This beautiful piece centrally
Category

20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

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Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond and emerald wedding set for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a diamond and emerald wedding set 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A diamond and emerald wedding set from Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond and emerald wedding set, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set?

The price for a diamond and emerald wedding set starts at $1,750 and tops out at $25,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,100.

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 Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.