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A. Augis 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel “Plus Qu hier” Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
slightly risen atop a rich navy blue enamelled back drop before a charming frame of rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
center in a five-prongs setting, with 1 European rose cut diamond, 0.10 carats, white colorless F/G color
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...

1990s Marina B “Fujiyama“ 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Marina B
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant 14Kt Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamonds, 0.15 carats, white colorless F
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...

PAUL DITTSHEIM 1905 Enameled Lady Pocket Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
bombe glass. Movement size: 12/0s. Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting, with 9 European rose cuts
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Imperial Eagle Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
eagle embellished with nineteen old rose cut diamonds and one old mine cut diamond. The eagle is
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

VEVER Paris 1920 Deco Platinum Necklace-Brooch With Jadeite, Diamonds Onyx
By Vever
Located in Miami, FL
-up with European rose cuts diamonds and black onyxes. This kind of jewelry is typical of the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cressarrow
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cut diamonds, 1.08 carats, E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Weight: 109.35 Grams, (70.09 Dwt
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Leopold Gautrait Art Nouveau Enamel and Gem-Set Ring, circa 1900
By Leopold Gautrait
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
rose-cut diamonds. The remainder of the artwork is painted with window-enamelling in various flowingly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Red Blue Enamel Chain Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Black Enamel Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Bird Red Enamel Bead Gothic Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

1980s Vintage Attwood Sawyer Gold Tone Enamel Crystal Leopard Bangle Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Bangles

Materials

Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Enamel Porcelain Lady Miniature Portrait Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1870s L. W. Fairchild Rolled Gold Floral Enamel Propelling Pencil Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

EDWARDIAN 1900 French Chain In Platinum With Blue And White Guilloche Enamels
Located in Miami, FL
security lock and a bale with three little rose cut diamonds to hang a pendant, a watch or a locket. The
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Antique Georgian 18th Century French Enamel Miniature Portrait Paste Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
the stone imitate old cut diamonds. The intricate portrait of a lady is hand drawn on porcelain in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel

Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Light Blue Enamel Floral Motif Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Turquoise Enamel Starburst Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cherub Flute Miniature Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Man Miniature Portrait Garnet Floral Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Gold Enamel Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Ruby Blue Green Guilloche Enamel Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Enamel Massive Dangling Clip On Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silver Tone Spade Shape Pendant Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Dangle Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
weight of about 12.5 carats. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 26 rose old miners cuts diamonds
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Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Purple Butterfly Clip on Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Colorful Plastic Bead Hair Comb
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian More Jewelry

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cameo Porcelain Double Portrait Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Enamel and Diamond-Set Duck Brooch
Located in London, GB
with an enamelled head and wings and a rose-cut diamond-set body, the diamonds estimate to weigh 1
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Late Victorian Enamel and Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian enamel and diamond bee brooch, the thorax and wings set with rose-cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Faberge Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Imperial eagles motif in rose-cut diamonds on silver on an white coloured guilloché enamel background, with
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Enamel Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
and a Virginia Rose, each centrally-set with an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.1 carats
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Diamond Gold Portrait of a Young Lady Brooch
Located in London, GB
An enamel and diamond brooch, with enamelled portrait of a young lady, surrounded by rose-cut and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Fin De Siècle Enamel and Diamond Peacock Fan Pin
Located in London, GB
feathers each bearing a rose-cut diamond, to a rose-cut diamond-set palmette decoration and rose-gold
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Locket
Located in London, GB
oval mount set with half pearls and rose-cut diamonds in foliate motifs, brooch pin to back and
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Pair of Enamel Flower Scatter Pins
Located in London, GB
,m of a flower set with an old-brilliant cut diamond to a green enamel border with four natural
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch
Located in London, GB
wire frame to ruby set snakes and enamelled wings set with alternate rose-cut diamonds and rubies, all
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Austro-Hungarian Plique-a-Jour Butterly Brooch
Located in London, GB
ruby, with rose-cut diamond encrusted abdomen, with blue plique-a-jour enamel wings, all mounted in
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

A late Victorian diamond and blue enamel stick pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond and blue enamel stick pin, the old-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1/3 of a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Hand and Rose Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
bangle set with seven rose diamonds in platinum millegrain settings and a second red enamel bangle, the
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Wasp Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century diamond, enamel and crystal wasp brooch, the black and yellow enamel
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Jockey Moonstone Cameo Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
, with a blue enameled and rose-cut diamond-set cap, to a rose-cut diamond-set and red- enameled collar
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A Late Victorian Jester Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
and has two twinkling rose-cut diamonds for eyes. The enamel is wonderfully detailed, and the face is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

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

Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Four-Clover Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau enamel and diamond four-clover brooch, the old European-cut diamond, estimated to
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
coral hand holding a black enamel flower centering an Old European Cut diamond weighing approximately
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Late Victorian Enamel Double Mask Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
with rose-cut diamonds as eyes, all on yellow gold, circa 1890, the jewelled part measuring 0.7cm long
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

An Art Nouveau Swan Brooch/pendant possibly by Masriera
Located in London, GB
outreached wings with opalescent white, blue and pink enamel decorations, embellished with small rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

A Victorian Horse And Jockey Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian horse and jockey stick-pin, the horse set with rose-cut diamonds, the jockey enamelled
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A Prince of Wales Royal Presentation stick-pin, the three feathers set with small rose-cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Memorial rose cut diamond enamel brooch
Located in London, GB
An 18th/early 19th century memorial brooch with blue and white enamel surrounding a rose cut
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Faberge August Hollming Enamel Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Carl Faberge enamel, rose cut diamond and ruby brooch circa 1895-1904, signed August Hollming.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

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Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the enamel rose cut diamond brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Enamel, Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for an enamel rose cut diamond brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our enamel rose cut diamond brooch for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Brooch?

Prices for an enamel rose cut diamond brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $995 and can go as high as $5,995, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,125.

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.