Diamond Collet
2010s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s English Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century British Drop Earrings
Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Fire Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Vanity Items
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Cluster Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.