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Antique Diamond Clasp
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Clasp. Old mine cut Diamond: approx. 1.95 carats. Size: 2.60 x 1.50
Category

Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Magnificent Indian Maharajah Style Emerald Ruby Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
twenty-two rose cut diamonds weighing 7.14 cts., in 18kt yellow gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond, Gold and Platinum Earrings Old mine cut Diamonds: approx. 6.30 carats. In our opinion: I-J
Category

Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K white gold ring centered with an emerald cut synthetic Sapphire surrounded by round diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow and white gold ring set with round diamonds. Finger size: 52. Gross weight: 7.57 grams.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.98 carat Natural Colombian Emerald mounted on a Diamond pave white gold Ring.
Category

Early 2000s American Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Beads and cabochon rubies, beads and carved emeralds, faceted ruby beads, circular-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Antique Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of 18K gold and silver earrings depicting clusters of grapes set with rose-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century European Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Snake Bracelet Rose Cut Diamond and Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Snake Bracelet set by rose cut diamonds and rubies. Antique Ottoman Empire. Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

5.6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Stud Earring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5.60 carat of ruby beads are set with 0.76 carat of white brilliant round diamond. The setting of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.80 Carat Crimson Ruby Diamond Cocktail Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5.80 carat of ruby is studded with 1.07 carat of white brilliant diamond in this beautiful cocktail
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.38 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Classic Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5.38 carat of AAA quality Tanzanite with 0.40 carat of F color VS clarity diamonds are set in this
Category

2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tanzanite 3.27 Carat Diamond 0.97 Carat White Gold 4.10 Gms.
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Geneva, CH
Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1990. Total weight: 31.31 grams. We do not
Category

1990s Swiss Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K gold Indian Jadau navratna polki pendant Kundan Meena polki pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Presenting a refined piece of Indian elegance: this 18K gold Navratan pendant is a compact yet
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Genuine Blue Kyanite Slice Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Striated Blue Kyanite Slice Diamond Antiqued Sterling Earrings 2 /14 inches long by 3/4
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

CGL GRJ Japan Lab Certified Diamond and Ruby Solitare Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Certified 1.53 carat vivid red ruby. The ring is a perfect match of diamonds and ruby for a perfect bridal
Category

2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Marco Bicego Goa Diamonds Gold Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Lisboa, PT
is inspirei Bay the ethereal white coastlines of the Indian Ocean. A criss-cross of flattened white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Anglo-Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

17 carat oval cut ruby and diamond bracelet
Located in London, GB
approximately 2 carats diamonds. It is a delightful piece.
Category

Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 16.67 Carat Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Wedding Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
White brilliant round diamond. The ring size is US 6
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

IGI Certified 9.49 Carat Brazilian Rubellite and Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
brilliant round diamond. The image of the certificate can be found alongside the images of the ring. Ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.33 Carat Brazilian Rubellite and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 6.33 carat Brazilian Rubellite is set with white diamonds in this classic ring Ring size: US 6
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14.95 Carat GIA Blue Sapphire No-Heat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats with excellent fire and brilliance. Complementing the gemstone 10 marquise shaped diamonds, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Turtle Inspired Vivid Red Ruby and White Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
1.00 carat of vivid red ruby is set along with 1.5 carat of white brilliant round diamond in this
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold 6.10 Carat, Natural Mozambique Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose gold. The combined weight
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

25 Carat Emerald Beads Chandelier 18K Earring With 2.23 Carat Diamond
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Beads Chandelier Earrings in 18K Gold, adorned with 2.23 Carats of Diamonds. These stunning earrings are
Category

2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cocktail Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cocktail Ring. Gorgeous and attractive ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

8.03 Carats, Zambian Emerald Cabochon Yellow, Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
If you are searching for an unusual pair of earrings reminiscent of old world jewelry, this is for
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

67.68 Carats Vivid Color Ruby 0.75 Carats White Diamond Stunning Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Elevate your elegance with these breathtaking ruby and diamond earrings, a true testament to luxury
Category

2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Unique 40.67 Carat Old Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond. This unique design requires the highest level of skilled craftsmanship. The details of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

CGL Japan Lab Certified 5.22 Carat Mexican Opal Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 5.22 carat CGL Japan Lab certified Mexican Opal is set along with 1.92 carat of F color VS clarity in this solitaire ring. The ring is made in PT 900 Platinum. The image of the cer...
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

CGL Certified 4.88 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Vs clarity diamond. The Black opal has a play of Green , Blue and Orange hue. The image of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Set in 18K White Gold, 4-Piece Zambian Emerald Princess Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats. The combined weight of the diamonds is 1.22 carats. The ring is made in Indian ring size 12 (US
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
If you are searching for an unusual pair of earrings reminiscent of old world jewelry, this is for
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and Rosecut Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Sapphire earrings set in 18k white gold with rosecut diamonds. The Yellow Sapphire is
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Natural Ethiopian Opal, Emerald Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous pair of Opal and Emerald Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Opals are of
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Floral Bangle with 5.22 Carat Marquise and Round Diamonds in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
**All jewellery is one-of-a-kind, that means we have only 1 in stock** **Hallmarked with diamond
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Mozambique, Cabochon Carved Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning pair of carved & cabochon Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K gold and Diamonds. The rubies
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

2.90 Carat Vivid Green Natural Emerald and 1.43 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
clarity old European cut diamond, Ring Size: US 6.25
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

A indian and islamic heritage Mughal multi gem pendant in 18K gold Navratna
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Presenting a refined piece of Indian elegance: this 18K gold Navratan pendant is a compact yet
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head 22k Gold Coin Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Bezel
Located in beverly hills, CA
The pendant showcases the 1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head gold coin, containing approximately 22K gold
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Natural Carved Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautifully set in a melange of yellow and white gold, natural Mozambique carved ruby and diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Mozambique Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Ruby, completely natural
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.90 Carat Cusion Center Diamond Ring GIA Clarity SI1-SI
Located in Aventura, FL
Fashioned in 18K White gold, this Engagement ring features a center cushion diamond weighing 0.90ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.92 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and chic blue sapphire marquise cut ring set in 18k gold with diamonds . The blue
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

18 Karat Gold 13.39 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous & wearable pair of Zambian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Dangler/ Hoop Earrings set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose White Gold, Natural Fresh Water Pearl Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring, set in 18K white and rose gold. The pearl is natural
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum, British Hallmarked "T&Co"
By Tiffany Co for Movado
Located in London, GB
A diamond half eternity ring set in platinum by Tiffany, British Hallmarked London 2012, sponsor
Category

2010s American Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

11.19 Carat Vivid Red Ruby with 2.78 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond in an absolutely stunning ring. Own it to feel it !
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Knuckle Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant but bold this ruby and diamond knuckle ring is a show stopper! 29 oval rubies (each
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

15.3 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 1.98 Carat Vivid Yellow White Diamond Dangle Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
15.37 carat vivid red ruby are set along with 1.51 carat of white brilliant round diamond and 0.47
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 3.93 Carat Emerald 1.15 Carat White Diamond Mughal Era Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond and old European cut. The ring is made in 18 K gold and has 15.95 grams of matt finish gold. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Penny Preville Yellow Gold Emerald Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
gold, emerald, moonstones, and diamonds. Part of our Estate Collection. Size: 6.5 Stamped: PD, 18K
Category

20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Carved Zambian Emeralds and Yellow Diamonds Necklace Set
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one of a kind Zambian Emeralds and Diamonds necklace set in 18K yellow Gold. it comes as a 2
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautifully crafted emerald and tourmaline chandelier earrings set in 18K gold with diamonds. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

3.90 Carat Vivid Red Hexagon Twin Ring with 6.30 Carat Vivid Yellow Diamond
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
with 6 carats of natural vivid yellow round brilliant diamond.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Indian Diamond Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact indian diamond jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 269 vintage editions and 359 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a indian diamond jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing indian diamond jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bochic, Malpani Jewels and Gems Paradise each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a indian diamond jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 263 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is an Indian Diamond Jewellery?

On average, a indian diamond jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $4,736, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $6,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.