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Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
approximately 0,60 ct. Black enamel rings as a contrast. Mounted in 18 K white gold in a millegrain setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Aquamarine, Diamonds, Pearls, Enamel, 18kt Gold Antique Style Pendant Necklace
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds x 1mm in diameter Black Vitreous Enamel Length x 37mm (top of shell to
Category

2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

6.34 Carat Mozambique Ruby Black Enamel and 1 Carat Trillion Diamond Cuff
Located in Mumbai, HM
Using only the finest natural Mozambique Rubies, ARAYA's Diamond Trillion and black enameled cuff
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

1960s 91 Grams Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel and Rubi Set
Located in SEVILLA, ES
with diamonds, rubies and black enamel. With unknown marks. Circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s Art Deco Black Enamel with Seed Pearls and Diamonds Gold Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies Art Deco 18kt Gold Locket Necklace With Chain Designed In Black Enamel And Seed Pearls
Category

Vintage 1920s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch and Chain, circa 1920s
Located in Melbourne, AU
held within a fine gold ring and surrounded by a ring of enamel. The back side of the watch has a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Custom Color Enamel Mini Hoop Earrings with White Diamonds in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
diamonds. The enameled frame comes in a variety of colors for you to choose from - make them your own
Category

2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Men s Bracelet with Titanium Bar, 2 Cubes in 9KT Red Gold and Black Diamonds
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
Men's bracelet made of titanium, 25 black diamonds, 9 kt red gold links with 9 kt red gold clasp
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

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

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9KT Red Gold and Black Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the black enamelled pendant charms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Antique Swiss 18ct Gold Convertible Fob Wristwatch, 2.2 Carat Diamond Bezel
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
wristwatch via an additional outer case. The white dial is adorned with an enamelled chapter ring and black
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
European cut diamond (one in pendant upper loop ring and two in cross bar just above garnet) with an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9Kt Red Gold and Fuchsia Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
mobile. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the fuchsia enamelled pendant
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9KT Red Gold and Lime Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the lime enamelled pendant charms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9KT Red Gold and Yellow Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the yellow enamelled pendant charms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9Kt Red Gold and Pink Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the pink enamelled pendant charms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9KT Red Gold and Red Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the red enamelled pendant charms, elements that
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9KT Red Gold and White Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the white enamelled pendant charms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Men s Titanium Bracelet, Cuby Line, Dad in 9KT Red Gold and Blue Lucky Horn
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
. The bracelet ends with a 9 kt red gold ring and hook clasp and the blue enamelled pendant charms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium

Natural Pearl and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
with diamond capped beads, Paraiba tourmalines graduating from sea green to sky blue or the ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Initial Necklace " E "
Located in Dubai, AE
metal color. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklaces "B"
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklaces
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace "D"
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace " C "
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial necklaces
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

Early 2000s Emirian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
in length between 42-45 cm. You can contact us to make changes to the enamel and metal color. ( gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Black Enamel Scarab Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Egypt. This ring is handmade using 18kt White Gold, White Diamonds (0.51ct) and Italian, Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond HEG Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An One of a Kind Georgian c.1810 black enamel and rose cut Diamond heart locket pendant in Silver
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. The ring features brilliant-cut diamonds, black enamel
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Black Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek enameled ring studded with 1.60 carats of VS quality diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. The
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A Black Enamel, Diamond and Gold Ring.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, black enamel and diamond ring. Fashioned with a rectangular top of black
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Ring Estate
Located in Miami, FL
Gracefully crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this oval black onyx estate ring emanates opulence
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Diamond and Black Enamel Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.20 carat diamond and black enamel, 14 karat yellow gold and 14
Category

Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

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

Tiger Ring In 18kt Gold Diamonds And Black Enamel
Located in Firenze, IT
18kt gold, diamonds and black enamel DESCRIPTION: ring made as a tiger, body with black enamel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Black Enamel Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.13 carat diamond and black enamel, 18 karat yellow gold mourning
Category

Antique 1870s British Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds, G, SI1. Black enamel. 14k yellow gold Stamped & Tested: 14k. Platinum top. 4.3 grams. 15
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings

Materials

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

Enamel Snake Black Red Enamel Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold Crysophrase 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.53 carat Black and Red Enamel
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant and rare vintage diamond ring adorned with black enamel detailing. This distinctive piece
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Black Enamel Ring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a classic piece that will never go out of style. Weighing 2.4 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Black Enamel Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Black Enamel Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 6 - . Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold ring with black Enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Antique Black Enamel Diamond Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made between 1908 and 1917 A 14K gold ring is covered with a glossy black enamel and
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Black Enamel and Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This cocktail ring features a captivating blend of illusion set natural diamonds and bold black
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Black Enamel Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Highly stylized Black enamel Ring set with a central Cabochon Onynx & set around with Full cut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Black Enamel Gold and Diamond Ring Large Scale
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made of 18k Yellow Gold, this striking black enamel and diamond ring makes a strong statement. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold black enamel diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect gold black enamel diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A gold black enamel diamond ring from David Webb, Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd and Mousson Atelier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and rose cut alternatives. Finding a gold black enamel diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 52 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring?

Prices for a gold black enamel diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $319,341, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,925.

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.