Modified Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond
2010s Lithuanian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Titanium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond
Early 2000s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Lithuanian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Romanian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Lithuanian Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s American Artist Band Rings
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.