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Luca Carati D-Duke Silver Onyx Square Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
. Created by Luca Carati, the pair is masterfully crafted from sterling silver, with each of the two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Luca Carati Diamond Gold Floral Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luca Carati Italian Made Floral Earrings Feature 5.14 Carat Total Weight of Graduated Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18K Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 0.30Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.30cttw of round cut
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This sublime ring is a beautiful design by Luca Carati that offers a look of utmost elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Luca Carati ring features a vibrant flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
quality, and it offers a look of absolute elegance and refinement. The ring is presented by Luca Carati
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 4.63 Carats Diamonds Gold Serpent Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
clarity. This ring had an original retail price of $18,180 from Luca Carati. Size 6 can be resized on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Luca Carati Princess Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Classic and feminine styles are expressed throughout Luca Carati's jewelry collections. This lovely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati D-Duke 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Octagon Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
, these stunning cufflinks from Luca Carati offer a distinctly refined look. The onyxes weigh 1.20 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Black Mother of Pearl Rectangle Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
cufflinks are presented by Luca Carati and the pair is made of 18K rose gold, with each of the two cufflinks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 2.73 Ct Diamond Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Intricate metalwork makes this Luca Carati ring truly exceptional. A dramatic 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 2.87 Ct Diamond Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This impeccably crafted Luca Carati necklace is a luxury piece that will add sparkle and shine to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Horse Keychain
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This spectacular key holder is stunning creation of Luca Carati. Its remarkable equestrian design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold 3-Diamond Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds, this captivating ring by Luca Carati exhibits a magnificently gorgeous style. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 3-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Creating an exceptionally mesmerizing sight, the beautiful ring is an extraordinary design by Luca
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Displaying a captivatingly elegant design, this exquisite ring by Luca Carati is an absolute beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
remarkably refined and classically elegant ring from Luca Carati that exudes prestigious excellence and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
designed by Luca Carati and it is wonderfully crafted from prestigiously gleaming 18K white gold, weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 7-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
from Luca Carati is perfectly complemented by the neat setting of diamonds for a sight of exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 5-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
with its prestigious appeal and scintillating allure. The ring is presented by Luca Carati and it is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
designed by Luca Carati and it is wonderfully crafted from prestigiously gleaming 18K white gold, weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
designed by Luca Carati, the ring is masterfully crafted from ever-elegant 18K white gold, weighing three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold 3-Diamond Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
remarkable elegance and graceful subtlety, this fascinating ring from Luca Carati relies on exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 7-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
is presented by Luca Carati and it is beautifully made of stylish 18K white gold, weighing 2.8 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is presented by Luca Carati and it is wonderfully crafted from incredibly elegant 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Green Onyx Diamonds Gold Concentric Circles Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Size 7.25 can be resized on request. Signed Luca Carati.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold

Luca Carati D-Duke 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Round Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Elevate your style in a distinctly refined fashion with these sublime Luca Carati cufflinks that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold 3.31 ct Pink Sapphire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This contemporary Luca Carati ring features an elegant juxtaposition of opulent materials. The 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Round Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
appeal to this wonderful necklace. The necklace is beautifully designed by Luca Carati and it is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold 2.83 ct Brown Diamond Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Curved lines and a bold, contemporary sense of style ensure that this Luca Carati ring is simply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold 2.90 Ct Yellow Diamond Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
A dramatic combination of finishes give this Luca Carati ring a forward-thinking sense of style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 1.78cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
A stunning diamond circle shape pendant with a floral design inside. This necklaces showcases 1.78cttw brilliant-cut round diamonds beautifully accenting the pendant. The diamonds ar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Floral Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This stunning floral Luca Carati earrings are crafted in 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

LUCA CARATI Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond Earrings made by Luca Carati, Italy. Superb Quality Throughout! 7.00 Carat Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Diamond White Gold Clip Back Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luca Carati 18k white gold diamond earrings with omega clips. The 18 round brilliant cut (F-G/VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 1.21cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K white gold diamond large circle cocktail ring. The ring is set with 1.21cttw of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Chalcedony Diamond Long Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Chalcedony and diamond pendant necklace from Luca Carati. Crafted in 18K Rose Gold. Total
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 1.11Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Luca Carati 18k white gold pendant necklace features a gorgeous display of diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold 1-Diamond Horse Keyholder
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
presented by Luca Carati and it is exquisitely crafted from 18K white gold, weighing 23.3 grams. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold 1-Diamond Horse Keyholder
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
presented by Luca Carati and it is exquisitely crafted from 18K white gold, weighing 23.3 grams. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold 3-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
created by Luca Carati and it is masterfully crafted from 18K white gold, weighing 2.8 grams. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat White Gold 3-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
sparkling diamond stones. The ring is created by Luca Carati and it is exquisitely made of 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 1.62 Ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous Luca Carati 18K White Gold 1.62 ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet is a classic. The thin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 0.33 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold, contemporary 18K White Gold setting makes this Luca Carati ring unlike anything you have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold 0.39 ct Brown Diamond Bow Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This Luca Carati ring has a chic, ladylike sense of style. The charming bow accent comes to life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K White and Rose Gold 0.75 Ct Diamond Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
A chic combination of 18K White Gold and 18K Rose Gold makes these sleek Luca Carati earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold 0.12 Ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This Luca Carati ring is an opulent piece that will continually capture your imagination. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 0.25ct Diamond and White Agate Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Feminine elegance defines this Luca Carati ring. This piece that is handmade in Italy features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, White Gold

Luca Carati D-Duke 18K Rose Gold Ruby and Mother of Pearl Frog Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Taking the form of frogs in an exceptionally refined manner, these exquisite cufflinks from Luca
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Rose Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Small Drop Earrings 18K White Gold 1.06Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent diamond drop earrings with their lavish diamond detail create a look that will make you feel truly luxurious and elegant. Crafted in fine 18k white gold. Showcasing...
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Drop Earrings 0.52Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and amethyst drop earrings of classic contemporary styling. The earrings are crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a combination of amethysts and round brilliant cut diamonds...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 1.66Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
A stunning diamond circle shape pendant with a floral design inside. This necklaces showcases 1.66cttw brilliant-cut diamonds beautifully accenting the pendant. The diamonds are very...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Chalcedony Gemstone Diamonds Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.78Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a large natural marquise shape Chalcedony in 18k rose gold. Set with 0.78cttw of brilliant cut diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS clarity. Chalce...
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Chalcedony Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Rose Gold 0.45cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Chalcedony and diamond drop earrings of classic contemporary styling. The earrings are crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a combination of Chalcedony and round brilliant cut diamo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18k Rose White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.35cttw of brilliant
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold White and Brown Diamonds Square Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
The fabulous design of this beautiful ring by Luca Carati boasts a charming feel of prestigious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Green Agate Diamonds Pendant Necklace 0.44Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pear shaped natural green Agate & Diamonds Pendant Necklace from Luca Carati. Green
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Lucas Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lucas jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 45 antique edition and 374 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a lucas jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A lucas jewellery from Luca Carati, Luca Jouel and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A lucas jewellery can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 328, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 rose cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a lucas jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 119 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Lucas Jewellery?

On average, a lucas jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $2,926, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $160,837 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.