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Fred Emerald Diamond Gold Leopard Pin
By Fred
Located in Stamford, CT
Fred Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Leopard Pin with diamond collar and Emerald eye. Black enamel spots
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lion Brooch, Emeralds and Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef and Arpels Lion clip in 18 carats yellow gold, platinum, brilliant-cut diamonds, black
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

French Diamond Emerald Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch features 0.10 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, two round emeralds as eyes and a black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Chestnut Enamel Horse Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
came in white, black, or brown enamel (a rare example was labeled in the company records as "stippled
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Jewel Tone Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Shape Enhancer Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jewel tone enamel diamond and yellow gold heart-shaped enhancer pendant circa 1990. Love it
Category

1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
6 round faceted cut red rubies, with 0.42 carats. Diamond: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ART DECO 1925 Fabulous Snake Ring In Platinum And 6.47 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
platinum with a movable tongue accented with applications of black enamel. The body is embellished with a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch with Original Box
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
STONES Diamonds: 14 brilliant-cut diamonds appro 1.6 - 2.4 mm Gemstones: 2 brilliant-cut emeralds appro
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
brilliant-cut diamonds appro 1.6 - 2.4 mm Gemstones: 2 brilliant-cut emeralds appro 1.5 mm WEIGHT Appro
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Diamond and Emerald 18K Gold Vintage Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The prowling tiger brooch with black enameled stripes is grave texture finished and set with pear
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Estate Art Deco Style Onyx, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Art Deco style onyx, emerald and diamond ring. Showcasing one antique oval cut diamond
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Fine Chinese Art Deco Diamond Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Chinese Art Deco period onyx black and jade green enamel, diamond, 14K yellow gold and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Lemon Citrine Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
single cut diamonds equal approximately .25 carat total weight. Black enamel is applied on the ends and
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

107 Carat Black Obsidian Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Verger Cie Vintage Bombé Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Verger & Cie vintage bombé diamond ring, with a 1.24ct, J colour, SI2 clarity emerald-cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER Paris 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum 3.06 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, vivid red rubies and a blue sapphire and an emerald. Two charms are accented with applications of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Iconic Cartier Plique A Jour Sapphire and Diamond BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Bee is adorned with 1.5 Carats of Sapphires for its wings, Emeralds for its eyes, and Black Enamel for
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1880 Classic Etruscan Rare Colorful Bracelet 18Kt Gold 3.35 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
color gemstones such; 3 emeralds, 3 rubies and 3 sapphires. In addition have 65 old European rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Spotted Leopard Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a sweet little Leopard facing sideways, decorated with black enamel spots and circular
Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Crouching Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18KYG Crouching Tiger with black enamel stripes with two pear-shaped emerald eyes approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti Flower Vase Brooch, circa 1930s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
has round brilliant cut and step cut diamonds, accented with swinged black enamel work. Cartier
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Schmidt from Idar-Oberstein, Germany), surrounded with rubies, diamonds, emeralds and further accented
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold

Opal and Multi Gemstone Antique Style Wing Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with French cut blue sapphire, vibrant green hue emerald and shimmering diamonds, trimmed by black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Gemstone Vintage Slide Charm Bracelet, 14 Karat Gold Garnet Amethyst
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Material Information: Enamel Colors: Blue, White, Yellow
Category

20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yello...

Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
decorated with polychrome enamel features and set with four half pearls and four emerald-set quatrefoils
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Iolite, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
enamel, the body set with rose-cut diamonds and an oval-shaped faceted emerald, with cabochon ruby eyes
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Renaissance Revival Carved Opal Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
griffins, bearing polychrome enamel decorations and encrusted with two rose-cut diamonds, to a closed back
Category

Antique 1880s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald, Diamond and Black Enamel Sword Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A truly beautiful Victorian 18ct yellow gold emerald, diamond and black enamel sword brooch dating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

18 Kt Yellow Gold, Zambian Emerald, Enamel and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Venezia" is in 18 kt Yellow Gold Earrings featuring black Enamel, Gem Quality Zambian Emerald for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald, Diamond and Enamel Museum Series Ring
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
. It is surrounded by .30 carats of G color VSI diamonds and a band of black enamel. It is part of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

CARTIER. A Diamond Emerald and Enamel Brooch.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
eyes accented with emerald cabochons, the cheeks, chin and toes embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB Carved Emerald, Diamond and Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
40 brilliant cut diamonds and 8 cabochon emeralds in a setting of jet black enamel. Webb often used
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald, Diamond and Enamel Hexagonal Museum Series Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
color. It is surrounded by a black band of enamel and .39 carats of GH color VSI diamonds. It is part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
central Diamond in different shapes: heart, round, oval, emerald-cut, enhanced by a delicate Diamond halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Fred "Léopard" Brooch with Enamel, Diamonds and Emeralds
By Fred
Located in Paris, IDF
diamonds, the forehead is entirely paved with brillant cut diamonds and the fur is enhanced with black
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Carved Emerald Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in San Francisco, CA
emeralds outlined in dramatic black enamel. The curvaceous border glistens with old European-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.50ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous, natural, approx. 2.50ct emerald cut emerald in the center of the ring. The center stone
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Egyptian Revival Amethyst Diamond Enamel Gold Earrings
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
amethysts with black enamel surrounds and two small 8-cut diamonds above and below, in lotus leaf settings
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER Art Deco Platinum, Diamond Emerald Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
half-moon emeralds, and black enamel.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Columbian Emerald and baguette diamond ring. The Emerald measures 9.40x8.60x6.35mm and weighs
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Kahn Illusion Emerald Shape 18 Karat White Diamond Jacket Ring, 2 Way
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
pieces white Diamond looks like a 3 carat emerald cut diamond ring. Not only the illusion diamond, we
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Emerald and Diamond Museum Series Earrings by Andrew Glassford
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
3.10 carats of vivid, bright Emerald cut Emeralds set in Black Enamel. The Emeralds and Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Illario Italy Enamel Diamond Gold Serpent Necklace
By Illario
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant enamel and diamond serpent necklace by master jeweler Illario. The skillful Illario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel Gold Gem-Set Crouching Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Crouching tiger brooch in 18k yellow gold and black enamel, the collar in platinum accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

True Eyecatcher Victorian Antique Ring with a 3.50 Carat Ovalcut Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
a 3.50crt oval cut emerald in an 18K yellow gold setting, vertically aligned with 2 old European cut
Category

Antique 1850s Belgian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panther yellow gold ring set with diamonds.
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier Panther yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds. The eyes are set with emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Whimsical lion cub brooch, with pavé-set diamond muzzle, circular-cut emerald eyes and black
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Diamond Tiger Mother and Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
her newborn cub, the mother with fancy vivid yellow diamonds striped with black enamel, the yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

MAUBOUSSIN. A Tutti-Frutti Gem-Set Lapel Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a carved ruby and circular-cut diamond surmount embellished with onyx and emerald
Category

Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
-set diamond muzzle, circular-cut emerald eyes and black enamel nose, numbered 1023 1619, signed 'VCA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, IDF
, the snout with brilliant cut diamonds and adorned with black enamel. Length : 45 mm. Width : 34 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold Gem-Set Crouching Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Crouching tiger brooch in 18k yellow gold and black enamel, the collar in platinum accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Pussy Cat Gold Pin
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A whimsical Mid-Century cat, 18 karat gold and platinum brooch with diamonds and emeralds by Van
Category

American Brooches

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
diamonds and black enamel. Comes in an original box.
Category

French Brooches

Black Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Panther Brooch
Located in Naples, FL
emerald eyes. The black enameling spots are in great condition. Panther measures 1.50 inches in width x
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Nashua, NH
round cut emerald eyes, and a black enamel nose, signed V.C.A 10.409, French guarantee stamps, length 1
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Costume Jewelry Large Diamond Order of the Golden Fleece earrings
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
style earrings set with ovals and pear shapes, pave round and emerald cut with touches of black enamel
Category

2010s American Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Emerald Cut Diamond Black Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald cut diamond black enamel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect emerald cut diamond black enamel may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic emerald cut diamond black enamel over the years, but those made by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Goshwara and Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any emerald cut diamond black enamel from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Emerald version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes hexagon cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an emerald cut diamond black enamel, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond Black Enamel?

Prices for an emerald cut diamond black enamel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $100,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,200.

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.