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Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ruby and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
necklace has 11 Emeralds 7.06ct 17 Rubies 28.81ct 73 Sapphires 359.84ct
Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Pearl, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, 14k White&Rose Gold Earingsr
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
South sea pearl (14mm) surrounded by a crown of beautiful diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...

4.20 Carat Ruby Emerald 1.60 Carat Old European Diamond Plat Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.00 Carat Ruby 1.60 Carat Old European Cut J VS Diamond 1.20 Carat Emerald 1.00 Carat
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Carlo Zini Milano Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Like Pendants
By Carlo Zini
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
, emerald and ruby like crystals, grivé pattern Length cm 8 (3.14 inches) Stud/pin closure Worldwide fast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Brass

0.08ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Studs in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Gemstone :- Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire - Stone :- Available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.08Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Studs in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Gemstone :- Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire - Stone :- Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Givenchy Gold Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Green Emerald Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
carats cushion shaped emeralds. The center emeralds are accentuated by French cut emeralds, sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Sapphire Emeralds Earrings And A Brooch Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
gold set of earrings and a brooch mounted with ruby, sapphire and emerald cabochons, and diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...

0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...

Gemstone Cluster Earrings Dome Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
an estimated 2.70 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity). Emeralds, sapphires and rubies
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Crystals Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Gripoix Cabochon Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Navy Blue
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Emerald ruby sapphire diamond creole s 18 k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 0,31 ct emerald 0,37 ct ruby 0,55 ct sapphire 0,20 ct diamond 5,40 gram 18 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Oval Shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Green Yellow Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Centers - Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Natkina Blue Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Lever-Back Precious Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
An unprecedented combination: The vibrant colors of blue sapphire, emerald and ruby celebrate a
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship. These beautiful earrings feature 2 brilliant-cut Rubies with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, S...

0.30 Carat Emerald Ruby 0.08 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Emeralds and Rubies. These Earrings are
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...

Christian Dior Vintage Large Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Hoop Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Textured Large Massive Luxury Baroque Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
of round-cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Each earring
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

White Diamond Emerald Ruby Mediterranean Red Coral Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Nouveau. These Earrings are available with main central Rubies, Blue Sapphires or Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow G...

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Navy Blue Red Cabochon
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Triangle Trio Ball Crystals Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Red Navy Green Triangle Trio Circle Round Ball Crystals
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Fuchsia Circle Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Ruby Red Emerald Green Sapphire Blue Navy Citrine Yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

18K Gold Earrings Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Natural Motive, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
spectacularly beautiful 18K gold earrings set with white Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies in a marquise
Category

Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.60 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emerald and Ruby. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires and Emeralds or Rubies and Blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

92 Emerald Ruby Gemstone 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 92 Emerald Ruby Gemstone 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings combine the vibrant beauty of emerald
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold "Flies" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies and Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold "Flies" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies and Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Rough Cut Emerald Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Emeralds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby from Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold "Flies" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 3.00 Carats of Rubies and Emeralds. They are also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED ANTIQUE PLATINUM NO HEAT RUBY, SAPPHIRE, & DIAMOND
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz Quartz Chrysolite Tourmaline Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings Weight 8.12 gram Diamond 54-Round 57 -0,33-4/6A Sapphire 10-0,1 ct
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold "Flies" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Emeralds and Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...

Bochic “Orient” Green Jade Earrings Blue Sapphire Ruby Set 22K Gold, Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Jade Earrings & Blue Sapphire & Ruby Set 22K Gold, Silver Bochic “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Dome Openwork Gold Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 3D Vivid Textured Ruby Emerald Sapphire Citrine Pink Red Blue
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

0.88 Carats Natural Untreated Rubies and Diamonds Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 2 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pink Opal Multi Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pink Opal & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Ruby 18 Karat Gold Daisy Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 2.20 carats ruby. Available in Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby 18 Karat Gold Daisy Flower Stud Earrings
Ruby 18 Karat Gold Daisy Flower Stud Earrings
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Pierced Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings, MidCentury
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
brilliant, sparkling diamonds in these dangling mid-century earrings. Emeralds are among the most
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Series Fireball Sapphire Earrings
By Series 7.83 Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow Gold 0.62 ct F Vs Diamond 0.28 ct Sapphire/Emerald/Ruby Diameter: 1.9 cm
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Green Emerald Chandelier Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
. Approximately 2.36 inches in length, .70 inches wide. Available in Ruby and Sapphire as well -- please look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearls set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearl Earrings Natural Red Ruby - 13 Carats Shape - Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Blue Pink Yellow Sapphires Earrings Aenea
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
gemstones Paving: Yellow Sapphires 0,31ct.; Blue Sapphires 0,72ct.; Emeralds 0,23ct.; Orange Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold...

Series Fireball Emerald Mini Earrings
By Series 7.83 Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. 14K Yellow Gold 0.43 ct F Vs Diamond 0.42 ct Emerald/Sapphire/Ruby Diameter: 1.4 cm
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Bee Earrings Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of emerald and diamond bee earrings set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bees
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
another gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Par...

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Earrings Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Earrings handcrafted in Yellow Gold with Emeralds and White Diamonds Paving: Emeralds 1,26ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds. All our Earrings have pins
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

0.46 Carats Natural Burmese Rubies and Diamonds Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Bee Earring Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of ruby and diamond bee earrings set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bees have
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

2.08 carats no-heat Mozambican Rubies and Diamond Drop Earrings
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, architectural, and radiating power and grace. These one-of-a-kind earrings from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Grey Rhodium Blue Pink Yellow Sapphires Earrings Aenea
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Sapphires 0,31ct.; Blue Sapphires 0,72ct.; Emeralds 0,23ct.; Orange Sapphires 0,28ct.; Pink Sapphires 0,76ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold...

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Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of emerald ruby and sapphire earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 94 vintage editions and 42 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of emerald ruby and sapphire earrings bearing Retro or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Georgios Collections Inc and Royaal Stones Ltd are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our emerald ruby and sapphire earrings for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings?

Prices for emerald ruby and sapphire earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $163,000, while emerald ruby and sapphire earrings, on average, fetch $4,700.

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.