Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond
Vintage 1940s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1910s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Modern Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, ...
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s English Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Emerald
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Engagement Rings
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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.