Old Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond
Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings
Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1960s European Cocktail Rings
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown More Necklaces
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English George IV Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.