Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
20th Century Russian Edwardian Engagement Rings
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century American Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s English Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 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.