Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Moonstone
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown George V Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Zircon, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond?
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.