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18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace w/Appraisal - 1.22ctw Pear Ruby, New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
magnificent 1.22 carat natural pear-shaped ruby and a sparkling 0.05 carat G VS1 natural round diamond, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond Garnet Shape: Oval cut Garnet Quantity: 1 Garnet Color: Medium strong orange Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Teardrop 1.69 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
130 G/H color VS1 diamonds that weigh 1.69 carats in total, adding a mesmerizing sparkle to the piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Row Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Diamond Quantity: 13 diamonds Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Graduated Band Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 2 1/5 Cttw Diamond and South Sea Pearl Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
White Diamonds Diamond Count: 200 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, Size 7 US
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Side Diamonds: Cut: Round Brilliant Quantity: 4 Dimensions: Diameter of 0.10 in each Grade: VS1 Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bellarri Amethyst and Diamond Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bellarri
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 0.11 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Ring Weight: 8.6 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Jabel Sapphire and Diamond Flower Design Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jabel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 0.30 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Earring Pair Weight: 3.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Pavé Diamond Oval Shaped Drop Pendant with Cable Chain in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
- G Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Accent Sapphire Details: One Round Blue Necklace Weight: 8.3 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Alternating Oval Tanzanite and Round Diamond Line Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Quantity: 25 stones Tanzanite Total Carat Weight: 8.00 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 0.64 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Sapphire Count: 4 Sapphire Cut : Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 9 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Includes 16 Marquise, 2 Oval, 38 Round and 10 Pear-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 9 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Includes 16 Marquise, 2 Oval, 38 Round and 10 Pear-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K ARMAGGAN White Rose Gold Diamond Floral Open Work Cocktail Ring Sz 7.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
gold and set with approximately .46cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds as well as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Spark Creations Two Tone Panther Link Bracelet with Pavé Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
By Spark Creations
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cut Diamonds Diamond Count: Forty-Eight Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.25 CTW Diamond Color: G–H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Art Noveau Enameled Portrait Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
single cut Diamond Quantity: 3 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.42 CTW Diamond Color: G–H (main diamonds), G
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Sapphire Surrounded by 0.16ct F/VS Diamonds Earrings Set in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Weight: 0.30ct Total Diamond Weight: 0.16ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Total Weight: 1.6g
Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Bezel Set Diamond and Ruby Station Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.20 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

IGI Certified 20.38 Cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Tennis Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
. Adorned with 35 white diamonds, each graded G for color and VS1 for clarity, this necklace radiates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.27 Carats Total Round Diamond and Lab-Created Emerald Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Weight: 1.8 grams Length: 9.5 mm Width: 8.63 mm Backing types
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 1 5/8 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Mixed Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Total Diamond Weight: 1 5/8 cttw Pendant Design: Mixed Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

16 Carat Natural Untreated Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Carat White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut diamonds.These sparkling diamonds conservatively grade as G VS1-SI1 in quality. The diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 5.76 Carat Triangle Tanzanite 1.00 CT Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
white color G clarity VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. UK size - N, USA size
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Square Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5.75 GIA Certified #20109
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: .62 ct. Diamond color: G-E Diamond clarity: VVS1-VS1 *Chip to center stone not visible to naked eye
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Composite Disc Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Weight: 3.68 cttw Diamond Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Composite Disc Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Weight: 3.68 cttw Diamond Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Star Sapphire and Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Mens Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Total Weight: ~ 0.61 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Condition: Preowned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Leaf Motif Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Quantity: 28 total (8 marquise, 20 round) Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.78 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet with Concealed Miniature Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
. Condition: Very Good Movement: Mechanical, in good working order Diamonds: G-H, VS1-2, 3.75 TCW full cut and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Multi Row Zig Zag Motif Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 1.84 CTW Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Fan Motif Clip On Earrings in Tri-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Quantity: 6 diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.09 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Charriol Diamond Classique Bracelet in Stainless Steel, 18k Yellow White Gold
By Charriol
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond possesses a remarkable clarity ranging from VS-1 to VS-2 and exhibits a lustrous color grade of G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Diamond Bypass Style Snake Ring with Emerald Eyes Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Ring Weight: 3.4 grams Band Width: 2 mm Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Embrace Semi-Eternity 9 Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: .27 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Band Width: 2.10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Playful Pirate Brooch with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Count: 2 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.10 carats Diamond Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Estate 18K Yellow Gold ROBERT WANDER WINC Diamond Buffed Onyx Bee Bug Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
inlaid with polished onyx and set with 10 F-G Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds. Dimensions/Weight: This
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 Accent Diamonds: Shape: Baguette Carat: 0.26ct Color: G-H Clarity: VS1-SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold 1 1/4 Cttw Round Diamond Openwork Teardrop-Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: 152 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Deco Style 0.50 Carat White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pinky Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection 0.50 Carat White Diamonds G Color VS1 18 Karat White Gold Design
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Diamond Cross and Engraved Scripture Large Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
): 0.85 CTW Diamond Color (Center Cross): G–H Diamond Clarity (Center Cross): VS1–VS2 Diamond Shape & Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gauthier Diamond Double Circle Pierced Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
range: G-I Diamond clarity range: VS1-SI2 *also includes one small sapphire stone on back of earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Cluster Dome Band Ring Set in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.07 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 3.75
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
grams Natural Diamond: .17 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring size 6.75 #15350
Located in Washington Depot, CT
diamond weight: .15 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS1 Size: 6.75 Weight: 2.2 gr./ 1.4 dwt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Engraved Platinum 4.86 Carat Five Row Diamond Pave Anniversary Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- 145 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity, 4.86 Carats. Feel like an aristocrat! A one of a kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Ruby Infinity Style Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Baguette Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.21 carats Diamond Color: F - G Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Ruby Count
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3 Stone ring with 7.78ct Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
#6435691366 0.70ct G VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#7431638199
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate 18K Tutti Frutti Leaf Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 11.61ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
) as well as approximately 2cttw in G-I Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds. Dimensions/Weight: Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl and Diamond Dangle Ornate Choker Style Necklace in 10K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 5.21 CTW Diamond Cut: Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Color: G–H (Baguette), G–I (Round) Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Multi Diamond and Cultured Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 0.62 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Pearl Type: White Cultured Freshwater
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Pave Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace with Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.13 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate KWIAT 18K Diamond Flower On Textured Branch Brooch Pin Serial Numbered
By Kwiat
Located in Winter Springs, FL
. It has a lovely detailed textured finish and set with approximately 1.45cttw in F-G color Vs1
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxle 1.52 Cttw. Natural VS Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Wt.: 1.52 CT Diamond Shape Cut: Round Full Cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Round Diamond Pave Circle Swirl Stud Pierced Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
weight Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Weight: 7.0 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lab Ruby Stud Earrings with Vertical Diamond Jackets Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Lab Ruby Count: 2 Lab Ruby Cut: Round Lab Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Large Oval Citrine and Diamond Leaf Design Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carats Diamond Color: G - I Diamond Clarity: VS1 - SI1 Citrine Count: 1 Citrine Cut: Oval Checkerboard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Wendy Brandes South Sea Pearl 1.90 TCW Diamond Halo Ring in Brushed Platinum
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
color of the South Sea pearl is beautifully offset by the F/G, VS1/VS2 diamonds. This piece was made by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

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G Vs1 Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact g vs1 diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 919 vintage or 3026 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect g vs1 diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a g vs1 diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Antinori Fine Jewels and Hueb are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a g vs1 diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a G Vs1 Diamond?

On average, a g vs1 diamond at 1stDibs sells for $8,327, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $4,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.