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French 1925s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Barrette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
oval pattern composed of rose- cut diamonds and of synthesis calibrated sapphires on openwork
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Moss Agate And Diamond Brooch 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm Weight
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18K White Gold White Champagne Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #15911
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sparkling ring features 62 round brilliant cut diamonds and oval, marquis, rose and pear cut champagne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.40 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Open-Work Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
oval shape. Suspended from a rose cut diamond accented with a halo of round cut diamonds. Diamond weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1920 Art Deco Geometric Brooch in Platinum with 10.70ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
color, VS/SI clarity. Diamonds: Mount with 10 mediums old European round/oval/pear rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Haas Neveux Co Art-Deco 18K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx Swiss Ladies Dress Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Gold, of desirable oval shape, with 44 rose-cut Diamonds surrounding the bezel and lugs lavishly set
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
ctw 15 natural Burma Rubies of variable tints of Red, all oval cut. 28 rose cut natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Tourmaline And Diamond Arrow Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
flanked with rose cut diamonds brooch was made in moscow 1904/1907.c imperial russian era hall marked 56
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Antique Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique amethyst ring centered with 2 natural pink oval cut amethyst decorted with rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Antique 1880s Turquoise Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian turrquoise ring centered with light blue oval turquoise flanked with little rose
Category

Antique 1880s Solitaire Rings

Georgian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian blue enamel and diamond ring, the oval blue enamel set to the centre with an oval rose
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
with an oval rose-cut diamond, surrounded by six round rose-cut diamonds all diamonds cut-down silver
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

19th Century Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Brooch
Located in London, GB
the Pharaoh in a millegraine setting, wearing an oval faceted ruby and rose-cut diamond-set band on
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Antique 1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, NY
A ring set with an oval rose cut diamond at the center, enhanced by pave in the bezel and shank.
Category

American Cocktail Rings

1.49 Carat Oval Rose-Cut Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval Rose cut diamond diamond ring with 1.49 ct F VS center Round diamond melee 0.31 tw (41 stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.71 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
18k rose gold engagement or right hand ring 1.71 ct Oval Rose Cut Diamond center 0.79 tw (10 stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, NY
A platinum ring set with a 5.35 carat rose cut diamond in an elevated bezel at the center and
Category

German Fashion Rings

Victorian Revival Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring 0.8CT Oval Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
oval rose cut diamond of circa 0.8 ct. The diamond measures 5.5 x 4 mm and is set in an eternity
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Late 20th Century Italian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Galaxy Oval Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind ring from our Galaxy collection, made in 18k white gold with natural rose cut oval
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant, 3.52 Carat, in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, Geneva
Set with five rose cut diamonds on each extreme, mounted on a structured cross design Mounted in
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammered Ring with Oval Rose Cut Diamond in 18 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This simple yet chic ring with a half carat (0.53 carat) Rose Cut Diamond is easy to wear on its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Rose-Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring with halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 18K Gold Ring has 1 center oval rose-cut Diamond of 1.24cts in the center of the
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Oval Rose Cut Solitaire
By Page Sargisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our hand carved ring is set with a .65ct oval rose cut diamond The playful combination of the
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elegant Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 1.41ct oval rose cut diamond is surrounded by a rose cut diamond border weighing 1.70cts set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Band
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14k yellow gold band with hammer-set oval rose cut diamond. The diamond has the foiled
Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Unique Rose Cut Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! This diamond ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold, & contains an Oval rose cut Diamond (1.23 total carat
Category

2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 9K Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Centering (1) oval rose-cut diamond, 4.5 X 3.0 mm, surrounded by (7) round rose-cut diamonds, 1.7
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold, Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamond branches, suspending pear-shape and oval rose-cut diamond drops: 5.13 carats total diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 18K Gold Ring has one center oval rose-cut Diamond of 0.61cts on top of the ring
Category

1990s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rose-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 18K layered Gold Earrings have 1.95cts of rose cut Diamonds around the oval rose
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rose-Cut Diamond Classic Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 18K Gold Ring has 8 rose-cut round Diamonds of 1.04cts around the center oval
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sevan Bicakci Mesh Bracelet with Rose-Cut Diamond Padlock Clasp
Located in Houston, TX
an oval rose-cut diamond. You can also wear the padlock as a pendant!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 24k Gold, Sterlin...

Laura Munder Mint Green Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamonds White Gold Necklace
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carats. Set above and around Tourmaline are 30 fancy shaped rose cut diamonds and six oval rose cut
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Milena Kovanovic Rose Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Milena Kovanovic
Located in London, GB
The Titania ring features a beautiful oval rose cut diamond surrounded by a halo of small round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Astraea Necklace, Floating Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
goddess of stars. It features five floating rose cut diamonds - an oval rose cut diamond flanked by two
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Astraea Necklace, Floating Rose Cut Diamond Necklace by Selin Kent
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
Featuring five floating rose cut diamonds - an oval rose cut diamond flanked by two round rose cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Rose Gold 0.85ct Diamond Open Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Pear Shaped & Rose Cut Diamond & Oval & Rose Cut Diamond. The total weight of the rose cut diamonds is
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Potts Point, NSW
An onyx and diamond octagonal design ring. Central oval rose cut diamond on an octagonal onyx with
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pearl and Diamond Collar
Located in London, GB
An Antique necklace comprising of 14 oval rose cut diamond sections of graduated size,each one
Category

European Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Blossom Flower Cocktail 2.59cts Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
, celebrates the joys of spring. The 6 oval rose-cut diamond petals combined with 111 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Stud 7.74cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Light dances across the 44 slanting rose-cut pear shape diamond petals of these elegant floral ear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14kt Rose Gold 6.35ct Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval rose cut yellow diamond at center. Some of the fancy colored stones are treated to enhance the
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

64Facets 1 Carat Flower Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earring. The six surrounding diamonds are 0.05 carat oval rose cut diamonds and are accented by the micro
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

64Facets 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earring. The six surrounding diamonds are 0.05 carat oval rose cut diamonds and are accented by the micro
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Milgrain Floral Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
central oval rose cut diamond of 0.13 carat enriched by 32 sapphires totaling 1.03 carat and further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

64Facets 1 Carat Flower Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earring. The six surrounding diamonds are 0.05 carat oval rose cut diamonds and are accented by the micro
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 5.11cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the arches of Persian palaces, these elegant earrings are comprised of 34 oval rose-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64Facets 1 Carat Flower Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earring. The six surrounding diamonds are 0.05 carat oval rose cut diamonds and are accented by the micro
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Monan 0.99 Carat Diamond Ring
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
carats of oval Rose cut diamonds and 0.63 carats brilliant cut diamonds with the total weight of 0.99
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Blossom Flower 10.11cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
the joys of spring. The 36 oval rose-cut diamond petals centred around 6 round brilliants are further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Monan Once Upon A Time 1.66 Carat Diamond Ring
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
carats of oval Rose cut diamonds, 0.22 carats Marquise rose cut diamonds, 0.10 carats Rose cut diamonds
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

RUSSIAN Turquoise Set Snuff Box C 1810
Located in Southampton, NY
patterns, the cover with a cabochon garnet; thumbpiece set with an oval rose-cut diamond flanked by smaller
Category

Russian Boxes and Cases

Grey Milky and White Diamond Holy Image Handmade in Italy Cross Pendant Necklace
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
Milky Grey Oval Rose-Cut Diamonds, each framed by 4 White Diamonds. The total weight of Diamonds is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Diamond Swoop Ring, 3.12 Carat in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
white diamond melee .33 ctw. Our Black Diamond Swoop Ring features a fabulous oval rose cut diamond 10mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rhodium-Plated and Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings
By Manisha Saurabh Mody
Located in MUMBAI, IN
brilliant cut diamonds with a black and white rhodium plating are interspersed by a oval rose cut diamond in
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2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

H.Ajoomal Earrings in Emerald Cabochons, Diamonds Green Enamel in White Gold
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Mirroring a geometric façade in a triangular pattern of oval rose cut diamonds with emerald cabochons
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Oval Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oval rose cut diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 117 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an oval rose cut diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing oval rose cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, Mark Broumand and Roman Malakov each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an oval rose cut diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Oval Rose Cut Diamond?

Prices for an oval rose cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $380 and can go as high as $775,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,954.

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.  

Questions About Oval Rose Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.