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Black rose ring
Located in Cold Spring, NY
A symbol of rebirth and hope, this stunning black rose ring was hand-carved in wax and cast in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Fancy Colored Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
, black and white brilliant cut diamonds all over the butterfly design for a beatiful accent. The band has
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Goshwara Prasiolite Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Prasiolite Emerald Cut Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Rain-Forest' Collection. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giulians Floral 18 Karat Gold 7.25 Carat Black Opal Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
and rose gold flowers set with rubies, diamonds and yellow sapphires. The white gold band has been
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 6.30, 925 Silver Gr. 3.50, Diamonds Carat 2.02, Ring
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
from a tree branch that carries on the top a Flower in Zebu black and blond melange nuances; the
Category

2010s Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

One of a Kind Diamond Ring with Detailing That ll Put High Brands to Their Knees
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
final Work.. A gamut of flowers mounted on a slim band and studded with 5 round white diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

White GVS and Black Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
set with white round brilliant diamonds color G clarity VS for 0,06 carat, black round brilliant
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Flower Necklace Black Diamond Briolette Cut White Gold Necklace
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and color of the white diamonds on the pendant is VS-F. The flower is finished in Black Rhodium and is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Clip-on Earrings featuring 0,65
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White GVS and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
diamonds for 0,13 carat, pistil with orange sapphires and black rhodium, at the center of petals 4 white
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.94 Carat Black White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
black and white diamonds. Pendant height and width are both 3cm. Chain length 18 inches
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.12 Carat Black White Diamond 18K Gold Constellation Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
inches. Composition: 18K White Gold 180 Round Black Diamonds 3.42 carats 51 Round White Diamonds: 0.70
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
the 9x10 White South Sea pearls are leaves made of 0.57ct of GH SI white diamonds, black enamel, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
. It is ringed by bead-set rose-cut diamonds and surrounded by bluish-green guilloche enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Black Diamond and White Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat white gold black diamond and white diamond flower cocktail ring. The ring is made with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Black and White Diamond Daisy Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
with ~5.98ct of black and white diamonds. Ring Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruchi New York Black and White Diamond Flower Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Organic Forms Collection Black and white Diamond flower ring set in 18K white gold. Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rhodium

18 Karat White Gold Black and White Diamond Flower Ring CRR7380
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is opulent and shines with dazzling diamonds. The setting is made of 18K white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Black and White Diamond Flower Ring CRR7380
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is opulent and shines with dazzling diamonds. The setting is made of 18K white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Black Enamel, and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold / black enamel Diamond: 52 round brilliant, pear, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Io Si 18 Karat White Gold White/Black Diamonds and Pearl Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
and with white and black diamonds that, respectively, amount to 1.03 and 1.31 carats. The ring boasts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pasquale Bruni Black and White Diamond Gold Flower Band Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Flower Black & White Diamond Ring by Pasquale Bruni. With Round brilliant cut black
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nouvelle Bague Diamond Pave and Black Enamel White Gold Flower Bombe Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
accentuated by scintillating diamonds. The ring is crafted from 18K white gold and it weighs 12.9 grams. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lani Fratelli Women s 18 Karat Gold Black and White Diamond Flower Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
employs stark contrast in depicting adorable flowers, combining black and white diamonds weighing in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Palmiero White and Black Diamond Pave White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Palmiero
Located in Southampton, PA
harmonious diamond setting. The ring is made of elegant 18K white gold and paved with white and black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Palmiero White and Black Diamond Pave White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Palmiero
Located in Southampton, PA
harmonious diamond setting. The ring is made of elegant 18K white gold and paved with white and black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.80 Carat Diamond Baguette Flower Ring in 18k White Gold and Black Enamel
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat Diamond Baguette Flower Ring in 18k White Gold and Black Enamel Beautifully detailed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1.07 Ct Round Black Diamond 0.18 Ct Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Floral Fun! This fabulous ring features petal clusters of round Black Diamonds totaling 1.07 Carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruchi New York Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Safari Collection White Diamonds accented by black Diamonds featuring flower shape ring set in 18
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

2.57 Carat Black Flower Ring in 18k White Gold
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
2.57 Carat Black Flower Ring in 18k White Gold with a Micro-inlay of diamonds on every other petal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Multi Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
boasts a flower shaped accent. The flower is set with black and white diamonds and is accented by four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Design Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat white gold is a 12.50 mm Black South Sea Pearl surrounded by 6 petals of 174 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring - The ring contains 1 round brilliant diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Flower Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
18k White Gold with 10.99 carats of Brown and Yellow Diamond, with a black rhodium finished that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern White Black Diamond Rose Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stylish rose gold band is fashioned with white and black diamonds. The black diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rosior one-off Ruby and Diamond "Flower" Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary "Flower" Ring set in 19,2 Karat White Gold with different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Black Enamel Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Black Enamel Flower Cocktail Ring. Featuring seven round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

LeVian 0.75 Carat Champagne and White Diamond White Gold Daisy Flower Band
By Suzy Levian
Located in Towson, MD
In this 14 karat white gold and diamond Levian band, champagne and white diamonds are pave' set
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

Korloff Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
By Korloff
Located in Southampton, PA
gold and boasts shanks set with black enamel. Lastly, the main attraction is a dazzling flower made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 14K White Gold 1-1/2 Cttw Black and White Diamond Wide Band
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics Ring featuring 5/8 cts. White Diamonds , 3/4 cts. Black Diamonds set in 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

David Webb Gold and Platinum Panda Black and White Enamel Diamond Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Very cute ring by david Webb. Made in 18kt. gold ring in a form of a Panda Bear in white and black
Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beauty. This feminine flower ring consists of upside-down diamonds and rubies so that the pavilion of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. It is accented by 1.62 carats of round cut white and black diamonds which contrast each other which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.24 Carat Diamond Onyx 3D Flower Ring with Baguette Center in 18k White Gold
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
2.24 Carat Diamond and Onyx 3D Pop Flower Ring with Baguette Center and Halo in 18k White Gold A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Aesthetic Movement Fashion ...

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds White, Brown and Tahiti Pearl on White Gold 18 Karat Fashion Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Tahiti Natural Pearl Diamonds White, brown on White Gold 18 k Flower Shape Ring Brown and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl...

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave, Ivory and Black Enamel Flower Band
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
luxuriously set with incredibly resplendent, expertly cut white diamonds that amount to 0.22 carats. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Southampton, PA
display of 2.07ct diamonds and black rodium. Ring Size: 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Southampton, PA
display of 2.07ct diamonds and black rodium. Ring Size: 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Stephen Webster Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Black Diamond and Rubellite Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
stones. Lastly, the flower is delicately placed on a bed of black diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
flower. Ring features approximately 6.71 carats of pave set round brilliant white diamonds, set into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
flower. Ring features approximately 6.71 carats of pave set round brilliant white diamonds, set into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Diamond Enamel Band 14k Yellow Gold Ring Colorful Flowers Stacking
Located in Torrance, CA
black enamel base, the diamonds are set into colorful flower displays in shades of pink, green and blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fei Liu Purple Amethyst Diamond Black Gold Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
4.5ct purple amethyst, domed filigree of 0.3ct white diamonds and 0.2ct purple amethyst, set in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

Nouvelle Bague White Gold Diamond Enamel Band Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
White gold, black enamel and diamond band by Nouvelle Bague. Cigar band shape ring. Diamonds shaped
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

British 1882 Victorian Diamond Onyx Enamel 18 Karat Gold Flower Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rose cut diamond, bezel set, in a carved onyx flower featuring white banding as its
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Flower Ring White And Black Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of flower ring white and black diamonds. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of flower ring white and black diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Nouvelle Bague, Avanti and FRALEONI produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of round cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our flower ring white and black diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Flower Ring White And Black Diamonds?

Prices for flower ring white and black diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $900 and can go as high as $19,093, while flower ring white and black diamonds, on average, fetch $4,800.

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.