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Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Fox Stickpin, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamond eyes; eye-clean and white Tested as 14 karat gold Fox measures: 7/16 x 6/16 inch Total length
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Cushion Cut Rose Pink Spinel Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
18 karat rose gold with diamond set prongs, these pink spinel drop earrings are reminiscent of
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Fox Brooch in Gold Circa 1870 s
Located in London, England
A charming Victorian walking fox with rose-cut diamond eyes and naturalistic carved fur detailing
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Gemstone Gold Platinum Fox Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond-set platinum. Lastly, the fox glowers upon all with two red ruby eyes.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond and Rose Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will definitely "twist and shout" when wearing these fun diamond and 18 karat rose gold large
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Rock Crystal White Gold Handmade Knot Cufflink Stud Set
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black tie it with this handmade knot diamond rock crystal and 18 karat white gold knot cufflink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rare Fancy Shape Natural Colored Diamond Gold Necklace
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
18 karat gold necklace features one heart shaped luscious orange color diamond and a symphony of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Rare Fancy Shape Natural Colored Diamond Gold Necklace
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
18 karat gold necklace features one heart shaped luscious orange color diamond and a symphony of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Gold Black Finish Square Link Bracelet
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind handmade gold bracelet, with custom applied shiny black finish, is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond

Vintage Diamond Fox Head Door Knocker Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A rather interesting pair of diamond fox head door knocker earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Pear Cut GIA Certified Diamond Gold Silver Drop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
crescent of old mine cut diamonds dropping from two cushion cut diamonds. Framed in antiqued gold and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Peridot Diamond Steel Gold Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
gold shepherd hooks. Total diamond weight is .45 carats. Total peridot weight is approximately 9
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Steel

Important 24.66 Carat Old European Diamond Gold Silver Stud Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
These two important and extra large round old-European cut diamonds will light up your life like no
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Natural Certified Yellow Pink White Diamond Toi et Moi Gold Silver Bypass Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
karat rose gold and blackened silver with white side diamonds, this one-of-a-kind ring is mesmerizing
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Diamond Emerald Ruby and Gold Fox Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Delightful Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, France Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fox
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Brilliant Cushion and Square Cut Diamond Gold Silver Drop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
This handmade pair of vintage, circa 1930's, brilliant elongated cushion and square cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Fox Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautifully detailed diamond and ruby fox brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Foxes Necklace Diamond Sapphire Vintage 14 Karat Gold Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed three fox necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Sapphires are embedded into
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Fox Conversion Ring 14k Gold Diamond Eyes Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
into a slim band for the finger. The beautifully detailed fox features lifelike detail, with diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Silver 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Fox Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional sterling silver fox head with pointed ears and nose Bead set with rose
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1880s Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Gold and Silver Fox Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A Victorian 0.02 carat ruby and 0.22 carat diamond, 9 carat yellow and rose gold, silver set 'fox
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Carat White Diamond 7.54 Carat Brown Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold "Fox" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.60 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Carat White Diamond 7.54 Carat Brown Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold "Fox" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.60 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.50 Carat Brown Diamond Emerald 1.60 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Fox Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.60 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.60 Carat White Diamond 7.52 Carat Brown Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Fox Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.60 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Running Fox Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique, diamond, running fox brooch, pavé set with old-cut diamonds and ruby set eyes, mounted
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Running Greyhound Fox Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - White Color (1) Red Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Fox Head Cufflinks Set with Diamond
Located in London, England
A pair of Victorian 18ct gold and silver fox's head cufflinks. Each head is pave set with 26 rose
Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Early Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Stick Pin Fashioned Diamond Ruby Fox
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian Stick Pin Fashioned Diamond & Ruby Fox
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Julius Cohen Gold and Garnet Fox Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming 18 KT Gold and Garnet Fox Ring has two brilliant diamond eyes. Designed and made in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Exceptional Fine 14K Yellow Gold Fox Ring With Natural Diamonds 14.08 Grams
Located in Media, PA
This is a gold fox ring adorned with diamonds, crafted in a bold and intricate animal-inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exclusive Jochen Pohl for Steven Fox Jewelry Diamond Gold Initial Charm Pendant
By Jochen Pohl
Located in Greenwich, CT
and Art Deco typewriter key fonts, these three dimensional alphabet letter charms flash with diamonds
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby Diamond Fox Riding Crop Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fox Head Stock Pin 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 This exquisite 15ct gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Three Fox Necklace Diamond Sapphire Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry Heavy
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed three fox necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Sapphires are embedded into
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Fox Pendant Charm Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Fox pendant (or charm) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Two estimated 0.01
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English Diamond and Sapphire Fox Head Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique sapphire and diamond ring depicting a relief of a fox head, in 15k gold and platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Emerald, Diamond and Enamel Fox Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald, Diamond And Enamel Fox Bracelet Made In 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Fox Green Emerald Diamond Cuff
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by cabochon green emerald eyes. In 18k Yellow Gold And
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fox Brooch Pin 18k Yellow Gold Italy Diamond Eyes Enamel Head 2" Long Heavy 19.6
Located in Northbrook, IL
18K Italy Gold Fox Brooch with Diamond Accents, 19.6g. Presenting a stunning fox brooch crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Three-Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
weight of side diamonds .55 carats. D-E color. VVS clarity. Designed and handmade by Steven Fox
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Onyx Ruby and Diamond Fox Motif Collectible Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brooches, each designed as fox terrier from 1950's. The eyes set with circular cut rubies
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Pink Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
sapphire and diamond earrings designed by Steven Fox. Showcased in a handmade platinum mounting, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Silver Topped Fox Ring With .16 Carats of Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
This fox ring is a real find. It's made with 18k gold with a silver topped finish. With 0.16
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
rose gold with a free form Mexican fire opal weighing an impressive 19.95 carats. Truly one-of-a-kind
Category

1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Bulgari Serpenti Diamond and Gold Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
skins is known to symbolize transformation and healing. And by wearing this Bulgari Serpenti diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pomellato Gourmette Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will never have a weak link when wearing this vintage diamond and white gold Pomellato bracelet
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Spectacular Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold. Scattered with 1.08 carats of diamonds, the lacy pattern forms a regal backdrop for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco French Diamond and Gold Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18 karat yellow gold circle of stylized organic leaf motifs alternating with bezel set
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Lady s White Gold and Diamond La Dona Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant and timeless, this Cartier lady's La Dona 18K white gold and diamond watch will make
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Otto Jakob Pink Sapphire Uncut Diamond Gold Earrings
By Otto Jakob
Located in Greenwich, CT
and diamonds weighing .60 carats. All mounted in 18K white gold, they are an Otto Jakob masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Extraordinary Colored Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold and platinum. 6 5/8" long. The retail price is $95,000.00. The Steven Fox price is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Extraordinary Colored Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold and platinum. 15 1/2" long. The retail price is $110,000.00. The Steven Fox price is
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Bulgari Parentesi Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
This iconic Bulgari Parentesi 18K white gold and pave diamond ring is the perfect everyday piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond emerald brooch. With its black enamel nose, emerald eyes, and diamond face, this frisky lion cub
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond emerald turquoise onyx brooch. With its turquoise nose, emerald eyes, and diamond face, this
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Gold Enamel Diamond Fox Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k yellow gold fox brooch, circa 1960s. Adorned with approx. 1 carat in diamonds and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond fox brooch, 15k gold and platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
pin. The face of the little fox is nicely detailed and textured and he has little diamond set eyes
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

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Diamond Gold Fox For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond gold fox you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 68 vintage or 39 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond gold fox among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond gold fox over the years, but those made by Steven Fox Jewelry, Cartier and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a diamond gold fox for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Gold Fox?

The price for a diamond gold fox starts at $320 and tops out at $450,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $5,152.

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 Gold Fox
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    To tell if gold diamond earrings are real, you can perform a couple of tests. For the diamonds, try the breath test. Blow onto the gemstone and see how long it takes for the condensation to disappear. On a genuine diamond, the fog will clear up quickly, while it will tend to linger on rhinestones and crystals. Real gold tends to be heavy, so earrings made out of it will sink in water. Because authenticating earrings with the naked eye can be difficult, you may want to ask a professional jeweler, appraiser or experienced dealer for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold diamond earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether diamond studs are better in white or yellow gold depends on your preferences. Yellow gold makes an appealing contrast with clear diamonds and brings warmth to earrings. On the other hand, white gold's cooler appearance can allow the diamonds to take center stage. Choose the variety that you like best. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings.