Diamond Collet
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cufflinks
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Austrian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
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Diamond Collet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Diamond Collet?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.