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Micro Pearl Chain Diamond Cap Flameball Pearl Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
with a pave diamond encrusted rhodium bead cap and suspended from a necklace of clustered micro pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Peridot Emerald Bone Necklace Turquoise Diamond SymbolCharms
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, pave diamond, polki diamond spacer bead/tumbler bead - two tone silver gold peridot 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Peridot Diamond Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 925 sterling silver, pave diamond, polki diamond spacer bead/tumbler bead - two tone silver gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Jade Moonstone Crystal Agate Polki Diamond Necklace Pendants
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
of pendant - jade beads - crystal beads - polki and pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Agate Moonstone Polki Diamond Necklace Garnet Amethyst Cross
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
opens and closes allowing for removal/change of pendant - jade beads - crystal beads - polki and pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Agate Lapis Aquamarine Chalcedony Opal Diamond Charm Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
marble matrix blue smoky agate raw beads AAA+ - blue enamel, pave diamond double sided tumbler bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, R...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Ebony Pendant Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
allowing to change/remove pendants/charms - 925 sterling silver pave diamond ruby two tone bead - gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Freshwater Baroque Pearl Diamond Black Rhodium Silver Necklace, Lori Barros
Located in Dallas, TX
featuring beautiful iridescent white freshwater pearls and accented with a pave' diamond encrusted shell
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...

Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace, Beaded Frame, Mixed Metal, Pave Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful pear shaped diamond necklace has pave set diamonds. The entire pear shape is set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

David Yurman Petite Solari Bead Pave Diamond Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
David Yurman Petite Solari Bead Pave Diamond Bracelet - 18K Yellow Gold with Pavé Diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Platinum Diamond Pave Beads and Tahitian Pearls Riviere Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
platinum and embellished with delightful Tahitian pearls and with dazzling diamond stones that weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Pavé Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
Previously loved sterling silver David Yurman multi-strand box chain necklace with pavé diamond
Category

2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1.06 Carat Diamond Pave Beaded Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.06ctw diamond round Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.06 Carat Diamond Pave Beaded Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.06ctw of round Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fani Full Diamond Pave Oval and Onyx Beaded White Gold Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
Combining the deep black tone of onyx with the glamorous resplendence of diamonds, Fani created a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.06 Carat Pave Diamond 18-Karat Beaded Bump Bangle In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 1.06 Carat Pave Diamond 18-Karat Beaded Bump Bangle This exquisite 1.06-carat pave diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Textured Beaded Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold ring with round cut diamonds set in platinum. This
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 10.3mm Lapis Bead Ball w/ 0.70ctw Round Pave Set Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Bead/Ball Shape - Stem Set - Vibrant Blue Color - 10.3mm (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Carat 7 Stone Pave Set Diamond Beaded Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
diamonds sit at the center of this piece, flanked by silver beads on all sides. These 1/3 cttw earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Long Necklace with Tahitian Pearl, Buddha Face and Diamond Pavé Ball
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
carved, wooden Buddha face and an 8mm blackened silver ball encrusted with silver-ish pavé diamonds. The
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

18k TT Gold Large GIA White Pearl w/ 3.80ctw Pave Diamond Cocktail Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
are neatly pave set throughout the bypass design. These super fiery diamonds wonderfully complement
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond 14k Gold Buddha Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads - green agate beads - moonstone beads - various sizes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 18k Gold Sterling Silver Pave Ball Diamond 6-Strand Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
link chain accented by 5 pave bead set diamond ball stations weighing 0.80 carats total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tiger s Eye 14k Gold Amber Diamond Sun Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver pave diamond 3d skull tumbler spacer bead - 925 sterling silver 3d pave diamond peace tumbler
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Hematite, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

David Yurman 18k Gold Sterling Silver Pave Ball Diamond 8-Strand Choker Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
link chain accented by 5 pave bead set diamond ball floating stations weighing 0.80 carats total weight
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Marina B White Agate Diamond Cardan Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Cardan" long necklace, featuring white agate round beads and pave diamond accented beads
Category

2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond Ruby Diamond Elephant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- crystal beads - polki and pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads - green agate beads - moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Sapphire Polki Diamond Flower Tanzanite Pearl Carmen Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
STERLING PAVE SILVER DIAMOND CLASP LARGE - 2 LARGE POLKI DIAMOND PAVE BEADS - can be worn in many different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Sapphire, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Chalcedony, Aquamarin...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Polki Diamond Ruby Rosary Gold Love Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver pave diamond polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead - two tone 925 sterling silver gold pave diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

2.30 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Men’s Ring 14Kt Classic Cigar Statement
Located in New York, NY
Men's Green- Yellow -brown diamonds & Bead set pave diamonds ring. 1.30ct. Natural Fancy Color
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
omega backs. Each earring suspends a 30x25mm cabochon pink tourmaline drop from a diamond pave half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Pink Ruby Diamond Crystal Ruby Indian Vintage Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
agate macro beads - 925 sterling silver pave diamond spacer beads - double sided pave diamond and 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond Antique Moroccan Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads - green agate beads - moonstone beads - various sizes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Opal, Silver, St...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Black Malachite Emerald Diamond "Carmen" Necklace Ebony
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, - SILVER GOLD PLATED LARGE CLASP, - SILVER GOLD PLATED DIAMOND CLASP, - SILVER PAVE DIAMOND EMERALD TWO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Diamond Necklace Ebony Gold Dove Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond 3d skull tumbler spacer bead - 925 sterling silver 3d pave diamond peace tumbler spacer bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Love Goldmalachite Ebony Pendant Peridot Diamond Bone Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
beads approx 10 mm - 925 sterling silver, pave diamond, polki diamond spacer bead/tumbler bead - two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Peridot, Gold, Gold Plate,...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Wood Diamond Peridot Necklace Malachite Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 925 sterling silver, pave diamond, polki diamond spacer bead/tumbler bead - two tone silver gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silve...

Van Cleef Arpels French 2.00 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dragonfly Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds bead and pavé set throughout. Weighing approximately 2.00 carats total - G/H in color with VS1
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Diamond Necklace Citrine Peridot Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond 3d skull tumbler spacer bead - 925 sterling silver 3d pave diamond peace tumbler spacer bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Sterlin...

Clarissa Bronfman Bone 14k Gold Malachite Diamond Mushroom Ebony Pendant Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver pave diamond polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead - two tone 925 sterling silver gold pave diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, S...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Ruby Polki Diamond Rosary Opal Quartz Capri Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver pave diamond polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead - two tone 925 sterling silver gold pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Pl...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Agate Emerald Diamond Malachite Gold Mushroom Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- crystal beads - polki and pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads - green agate beads - moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Moonstone, Gold, 14k ...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tiger Eye Gold Diamond Necklace Butterfly Gold Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver pave diamond 3d skull tumbler spacer bead - 925 sterling silver 3d pave diamond peace tumbler
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tiger s Eye Diamond Peace Necklace Ebony Mushroom Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
tumbler spacer bead - 925 sterling silver 3d pave diamond peace tumbler spacer bead Please Note: Some of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Malachite, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterlin...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Ruby Diamond Rosary Modern Multi Gem MOP Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver pave diamond polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead - two tone 925 sterling silver gold pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Multi Stone Diamond Green Necklace Ebony Malachite Mushroom
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
beads - crystal beads - polki and pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads - green agate beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, 14k...

Clarissa Bronfman Tigers Eye Diamond Gold Peace Necklace Ebony "Love" Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pave diamond 3d skull tumbler spacer bead - 925 sterling silver 3d pave diamond peace tumbler spacer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Si...

62" "Carmen" Black Agate Diamond Gold Opal Rosary 3 Charm Ebony LOVE AngelWing
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds - pave diamonds - opal - gold plate - sterling silver - 2 clasps LOVE Ebony 3 Charm pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Malachite, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...

18kt Roberto Coin Rose Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Roberto Coin open Rose earrings in 18 karat rose gold with diamond pave center bead with
Category

2010s Italian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Wood Gold Tourmaline Ruby Ebony Love Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver pave diamond ruby two tone bead - gold multi tourmaline tumbler/spacer bead - 10 - 12 mm smooth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterlin...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Black Agate Malachite "Carmen" Necklace Mushroom Ebony Charms
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
GOLD PLATED LARGE CLASP, - SILVER GOLD PLATED DIAMOND CLASP, - SILVER PAVE DIAMOND EMERALD TWO TONE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...

18k Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18 Yellow and White gold 5 teardrop shaped pearls with alternating diamond pave beads
Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Lapis and Pave Diamond Bead Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Very Chic looking this Lapis and Pave Diamond Bead Bracelet is beaded with plastic stretchable cord
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Long Estate Baroque Pearl Silver Pave Diamond Bead Clasp Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Long Very well made Estate large Baroque Pearls with Silver Pave Diamond Bead necklace . Lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Oval / drop shaped Freshwater Pearl beaded necklace with pavé white and brown diamond oxidized
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...

Syna Yellow Gold Mini Pave Diamond Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.50 cts approx 18kyg 18 inch chain with 18kyg lobster lock The chain can
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Emerald and Diamond Stretch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pave diamond beads and alternating pave diamond and oval shape emerald bead will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

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Pave Diamond Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of pave diamond beads. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 9 vintage versions or 89 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of pave diamond beads made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Artisan — are very popular. AS29, Karen Sugarman Designs and Syna Jewels each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of round cut, bead and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our pave diamond beads for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Pave Diamond Beads?

On average, pave diamond beads at 1stDibs sell for $5,490, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $91,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Pave Diamond Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Pave diamonds refer to a type of engagement ring setting. A pave setting is one in which the shank of the ring is lined with small diamonds. Diamonds are considered pave set when they are as small as .01-.02 carats.