Miners Cut
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Spinel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.