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Gold, Fancy Orange-Yellow Diamond, and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring centering a fancy orange-yellow diamond of pear shape
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Orange Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
Pear Cut Tourmaline Diamond Pendant Handcrafted in 14k yellow gold, this pendant features pear cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.72 Carat Fancy Orange Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
) Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: Fancy Orange Yellow, Clarity: SI Fastening: Butterfly Backs (for pierced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Orange Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring 0.40 carats of natural diamonds, it effortlessly blends elegance and fun. The diamonds sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Le Vian Cushion Cut Morganite and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 1.00 carats Morganite Color: Light Pinkish-Orange Diamond Count: 90 Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k diamond bead bracelet with orange nylon
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
14k yellow gold 21 white diamonds Diameter 4 mm Azure blue nylon drawstring closure This bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Designer Yellow / Orange Sapphire White Diamond Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Pendant Diamond 7-RND-0,13-G/VS1A Diamond 4-RND-0,02-G/VS1A Orange Sapphire 24
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Orange Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A large, emerald-cut natural orange citrine measuring 11 x 17.5mm in an East-West orientation
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.66 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and 6 smaller orange sapphires weighing 0.49 carats. Set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A brilliant ring featuring a GIA certified natural yellowish-orange sapphire! It weighs 4.84 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Earrings 1.00ctw
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
gemstone. Diamonds are pave set on petals surrounding the center stone. The estimated total weight is 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k TRAUB Orange Blossom Ring. Diamond Solitaire Claw Set. Antique ORANGE
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Band color: Gold Beautiful Antique Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Orange Fire Opal with Pave Diamonds Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Striking orange color, in a uniquely cut organically shaped Fire Opal, embellished with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Orange Chalcedony Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Orange chalcedony 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Chain sold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Topaz Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Earrings Ring Suite
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and yellow gold. The orange topaz can be a stark contrast to any dark evening look or it can
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold

Octagon Fancy Deep Brownish-Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18K Gold Ring with Brown Diamond and White Diamonds This exquisite ring showcases a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Orange Garnet Ring with Diamonds Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
orange here faceted paired with old mine and transitional diamonds that sparkle.. The gems generally have
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Adolfo Courrier Orange Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in London, GB
find a single bright white round brilliant diamond set in an 8 clawed setting which sits surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Moi Phoebe Gold Diamond and Orange Sapphire Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.11g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.40ct Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Moi Phoebe Gold Diamond and Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
of the vivid hue of the orange sapphire with the white of evenly interspersed brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.52ct GIA SI2 Fancy Vivid Yellowish Orange Pear Diamond
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
0.52 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellowish Orange Pear Shape SI2 Clarity 'Strong Yellow Fluorescence
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Platinum 0.52 Carat Fancy Orange Kite Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
/Clarity: Fancy Orange / SI2 Accent Stones: Eight Pear and Marquise Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Orange Sapphire Cat Eye Diamond Gold Alligator Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular fun and sexy gator ring featuring fancy colored diamonds and orange sapphire set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Blue Diamond, Sapphire

Syna Yellow Gold Orange Chalcedony Necklace with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 inch orange chalcedony necklace created in 18 karat yellow gold Orange Chalcedony 2 carats
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.68 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.68 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring A gorgeous Orange Sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Marquise Diamond and Black Diamond and Orange Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this 18k White Marquise Diamond and Black Diamond and Orange Stone Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.68 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here we have a lovely platinum ring with a fine orange sapphire weighing an impressive 4.68 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Orange Sapphire, Diamond and Black Onyx Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of round stud earrings of black onyx with a round, faceted orange sapphire and both bordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural 2.80cts Orange Sapphire 0.64cts Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and wedding ring. GW= 6.688gm NW= 6.00gm DIAMOND= 0.64cts ORANGE SAPPHIRE= 2.80cts FOLLOW US ON
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
attention. The mounting is set with brilliant round diamonds around the top and profile. The warm orange
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Orange Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
connoisseurs of fine jewelry. Details: Metal: 14k White Gold Center Stone: Orange Tourmaline Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Starfish Ring with Orange Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Starfish ring with orange natural sapphire and diamonds. September birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Earrings 18kt Gold Orange Pear Sapphires Diamonds Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
earth's rich color palette. Cascading in delicate harmony are round diamonds, like glistening stars in the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

1950s Orange Jadeite Diamond Oval 14k Gold Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These vintage 1950s statement earrings feature vivid 21.65 carat orange jadeite cabochons bezel set
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds was featured in an editorial in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Orange-Yellow Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful round-shaped 6.5mm orange-yellow sapphire center stone is accented by approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The orange sapphire and diamond bracelet features 32 calibrated oval cut faceted sapphires of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is in 14K rose gold. It features 1 oval-cut orange sapphire, prong set weighing 5.03
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-orange color and is certified by the GIA as natural. It is accented by 0.50 carats of round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.00 ct. orange pink tourmaline oval with 0.21 ct. good quality white diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Orange Sapphire with Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Kavant Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Orange Sapphire 13.67 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring 18K Rose Gold & Platinum 950, diamond cathedral
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Carved Citrine Orange Moonstone Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved in the form of shells, richly colored citrines are combined with orange moonstones and pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire with Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 13.67 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18Kt White Yellow Gold Diamonds Yellor, Orange Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
Band ring made of 18kt white and yellow gold with white brilliant-cut natural diamonds for ct.0.79
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Marquise Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring 3.20
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Sterling Silver Orange Flower Ring with Diamonds and Spinels
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, featuring a sharply beautiful orange flower with tiny sparkling diamonds and a spinel inside the blossom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.33 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.33 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a cluster of 6 Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Cosmic Star Studs with Orange Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Orange chalcedony 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centrally set with a natural fancy vivid orange-yellow oval brilliant diamond and embellished by
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS1A Yellow Sapphire 28-0,4 ct Orange Sapphire 11-0,16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 3.46ctw Golden Orange Precious Topaz with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Precious Topaz - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Golden Orange Color - 3.20ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Platinum

Rose Gold Orange Flower Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Orange Flower cocktail ring with diamonds is made of 18-karat rose gold and was featured in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Sunset Diamond 18 Karat Gold Orange Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

2.40ctw Orange Sapphires .20ctw Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
2.40ctw Orange Sapphires & .20ctw Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold This exquisite gemstone fashion ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Orange Coral Vintage Style Drop Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Feature a dazzling diamond at the top, designed like a star combined with a crown, giving the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Orange Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of orange diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 259 vintage versions or 562 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of orange diamonds made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Natkina, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Alberto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, oval cut and cushion cut orange diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of orange diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Orange Diamonds?

Prices for orange diamonds start at $71 and top out at $800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,552.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.