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Laviere 6.67 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Laviere
Located in Dubai, Dubai
is set with a GRS certified 6.67 carats pear shape Colombian emerald, 0.44 carats fancy yellow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Duo Emerald Column Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Column Earrings Earrings in 18k yellow and white gold with fancy-cut diamonds - Round and
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.95c Yellow White Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly beautiful ring is made so well. It has a 2.95 Emerald Cut Fancy Intense Yellow
Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pink Yellow and Green Diamond Three Color Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Calabasas, CA
Couture diamond drop earrings set with natural 0.81Ct TW Fancy Orangy Pink Emerald cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.78 Carat White Diamond Trellis Ear Bars
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Defying the expected Design: Incorporating four different fancy cuts of diamonds, this
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Baguette Emerald Diamond Necklace with White Agate
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mykonos Collection One-of-a-Kind Necklace featuring an Emerald-shaped Diamond Center made up of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Empire Burma Ruby Emerald Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold. Gemstones: Burma ruby, Colombian emerald, and blue sapphire. Total carat
Category

Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 3.03 Total Carat White Diamond Trellis Necklace
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
, a melange of fancy cut diamonds are carefully selected, each for its own unique characteristics
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Laviere Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
By Laviere
Located in Dubai, Dubai
ring is set with a GRS certified 2.30 carats emerald-cut emerald, 0.66 carats pear shape fancy light
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

18k Yellow Gold 0.39 Total Carat White Diamond Trellis Stud Earrings
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Dazzle with Distinction Design: Featuring three fancy cuts of diamonds, this cluster
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.58 ct IGI Yellow Round and Trapezoid Diamond High Jewellery Ring "Astoria 558"
Located in KAATSHEUVEL, NL
diamond 3 stones engagement ring. Round brilliant cut engagement ring with Light Yellow VVS2 center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
A pair of important earrings featuring 2 pear shape diamonds (1 fancy yellow) 2 Pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Brilliant 1.27 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies 0.47 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy/Yellow Center Diamond Ring surrounded by 0.80 Carat Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Emerald Engagement Ring with Round and Marquise Diamonds set in 18K gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
I adore the captivating colors of precious gemstones and the allure of fancy-cut diamonds. With
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

GIA Certified 5.01 Radiant Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 7.62 Cushion Cut Eternity Band
Located in LA, CA
colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 10.07 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
gemstones. We have a diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 8.92 Natural Zambian Emerlad Oval Cut Ring W/ Heart Side Stones
Located in LA, CA
Stone: Natural Emerald Weight: 8.92 Cut: Oval Origin: Zambian Side Stones: Natural Diamonds Cut: Heart
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald

Antique Ring Typical So-Called Suffragette Diamond Ring with Precious Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
the brilliant cut emerald while purity emanates from a White old mine brilliant cut diamond. Royalty
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gol...

GIA Certified 10.05 Carat Oval Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in LA, CA
diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 8.05 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 10.02 Carat Oval Cut Eternity Band
Located in LA, CA
collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Cushioin Cut Soltaire Ring
Located in LA, CA
of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire
Category

2010s North American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 5.69 Carat Cushion Cut Soltaire Ring
Located in LA, CA
diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Pear Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 4.01 Clarity: VS2 Color: F GIA # 5201733804 Side Stones: Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

13.89 Carat Multi-Stone Ruby Oval Cut Bangle Bracelet
Located in LA, CA
ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 7.22 Carat Radiant Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Oval Cut Halo Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
gemstones. We have a diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

14k Gold AMANDA PEARL Multi Ethical Diamond Chain Necklace
By AMANDA PEARL
Located in New York, NY
14k recycled yellow gold Diamond Foundry Diamonds Adjustable diamond cut cable chain 16 1/4" total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold AMANDA PEARL Quadruple Ethical Diamond Drop Earrings
By AMANDA PEARL
Located in New York, NY
feature fancy cuts of ethical, unmined diamonds by Diamond Foundry. Diamond Foundry stones are made right
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Cartier Citrine Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier • 11 citrines of emerald-cut and fancy-shaped step-cut citrines • 23 round diamonds approximately
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Peridot Diamond Bar Brooch in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1901- 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A fancy antique Edwardian bar brooch boasting a bright, green step cut peridot in the centre
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold

GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Oval Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in LA, CA
diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored
Category

2010s North American Solitaire Rings

Diamond Necklace and Ring, 750 Whitegold Pave Necklace Set with Ring 0.5Ct total
Located in Darmstadt, DE
. Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity
Category

2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.55 Sapphire Cushion Cut 3-Stone Ring
Located in LA, CA
rare gemstones. We have a diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Certified 7.75 Carat Sapphire Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
Located in LA, CA
ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Natural Sri Lanka 3.21 Carat Sapphire Cushion Cut Ring
Located in LA, CA
diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire

18 Karat White Gold Envy Necklace with 12.3 Carats Red Faceted Opaque Diamonds
By Djoya
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 103 pieces, 0.63 carats (total) Fancy yellow rose cut diamonds: 2 pieces, 0.98 carats (total) Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire

14k Gold Necklace with Oval Cut Natural Coral 13.3 Ct.
Located in Darmstadt, DE
0.10-10.00 Carat and more. Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very
Category

2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 7.01 Carat Cushion Diamond Engagment Ring
Located in LA, CA
colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine 18 Carat Gold 28 Carat Aqua Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent Art Deco ring C.1920, adorned with the most beautiful deep blue emerald cut
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.36 Carat 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Bracelet
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
fancy yellow diamonds 1 Heart Cut Diamond 1 Emerald Cut Diamond 1 Pear Cut Diamond 1 Marquise Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural 5.07 Carat Sapphire Pear Shape Double Halo Necklace
Located in LA, CA
colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

EGL Certified 5.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fancy yellow emerald cut diamond. Diamond is fancy yellow in color and VS2 in clarity Other Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

8.25 Carat GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
, Fancy Yellow color, VS1 clarity, Emerald cut diamond with 1.54ctw trapezoid diamond and 0.60ctw tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.61 CTW Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 0.75 carat - fancy light yellow in color with VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 4.0ct Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Drop Gold Solitaire Earring
Located in New York, NY
, shimmering 2.03ct and 1.97ct natural light Fancy Yellow super Elongated Emerald Cut diamonds in SI2 clarity
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique engagement ring for a one-of-a-kind woman! This 1.32 carat fancy yellow emerald cut
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Eternity Band Fancy Yellow White Diamond Emerald Cut with Melee in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
-kind masterpiece boasts 12 expertly set emerald cut diamonds in natural fancy yellow & natural white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Scarselli 7 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful Classic Ring From Scarselli features a 7 carat Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond with Emerald and Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fabulous Art Deco inspired ring stars a resplendent rich shiny fancy yellow emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified Fancy yellow diamond three stone engagement set in 18k yellow and white
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified Fancy yellow diamond three stone engagement set in 18k yellow and white
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow Antique Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
yellow cushion cut old European diamond with a clarity rating of VS. It is surrounded by tile set
Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut Anniversary Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
! Delicate yet sturdy Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold, 18 emerald cut diamonds totaling 9.51ct total, a little
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 11.53 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
in an elegant halo of 1.73 carats of fancy light yellow brilliant diamonds and 18k yellow gold. This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate fancy yellow emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A fancy yellow emerald cut diamond from J. Birnbach, Cartier and M&V Vanguard Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and asscher cut versions for sale. Finding a fancy yellow emerald cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond?

Prices for a fancy yellow emerald cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,045 and can go as high as $620,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $34,000.

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.