Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Medieval Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Palladium
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 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.