Platinum Diamond Charms

Platinum Art Deco Emerald Necklace

Horse Charm

Platinum Horse

Art Deco Diamond Pendants

14k Gold Vintage Charm Bracelet

Used Or Vintage Enamel Gold Charms

Art Deco Ruby Bracelet

Ruby And Diamond Bracelet French Cut

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum White Diamond Red Ruby Anchor Charm Pendant

$2,539

Platinum White Diamond Red Ruby Bird Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A platinum charm pendant designed as a bird, set with four round brilliant cut white diamonds with

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum White Diamond Red Ruby Bird Charm Pendant

$1,990

Platinum, Enamel And Diamond Charm Bracelet, Circa 1930

Located in Firenze, IT

The platinum link bracelet supporting 9 charms including a fox, dog,tortoise,cross,horse,phaesant

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum, Enamel And Diamond Charm Bracelet, Circa 1930

Boucheron Paris Art Deco Diamond Platinum Rabbit Charm

By Boucheron

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized rabbit in a geometric frame surround. With pavé set rose cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron Paris Art Deco Diamond Platinum Rabbit Charm

$4,445

Whimsical Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Magnet Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

medium-dark royal blue in color Each end terminates as a single cut diamond, bead set in a recessed

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Whimsical Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Magnet Charm

$3,050

I Love You Diamond Enamel Platinum Diamond Spinning Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A platinum spinning charm which spells out 'I LOVE YOU' when in motion. The frame is set with

Category

20th Century Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

I Love You Diamond Enamel Platinum Diamond Spinning Charm Pendant

$480

Edwardian 1920s Diamond Sapphire Ruby Platinum Pig Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pig charm pavé set throughout with rose cut diamonds With millegrain center channel set with

Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1920s Diamond Sapphire Ruby Platinum Pig Charm

$1,350

Platinum White Diamond Blue Sapphire Starfish Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A platinum charm pendant designed as a starfish, set with ten round brilliant cut white diamonds

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum White Diamond Blue Sapphire Starfish Charm Pendant

$1,715

Scott Kay Platinum Diamond Heart Charm Toggle Bracelet

By Scott Kay

Located in New York, NY

This timeless and elegant diamond toggle bracelet exquisitely crafted in platinum with a romantic

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Scott Kay Platinum Diamond Heart Charm Toggle Bracelet

$2,800

Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond and Ruby Charm Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Tustin, CA

We are pleased to offer this Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond & Ruby Charm Bracelet. This finely

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond and Ruby Charm Bracelet

$36,000

Tiffany Co. Jazz Bezel Set Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant Charm

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany Co. Jazz Bezel Set Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant Charm is an adorable and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Bezel Set Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant Charm

$1,050

Tiffany Co. Charm Bracelet with White Diamonds in Platinum

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Tiffany & Company charm bracelet with 6 diamond star charms in platinum. A fun addition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Charm Bracelet with White Diamonds in Platinum

$18,750

Platinum White Diamond Blue Sapphire Fish Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A platinum charm pendant designed as a fish, set with nine round brilliant cut white diamonds with

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum White Diamond Blue Sapphire Fish Charm Pendant

$1,235

Platinum White Diamond Blue Sapphire Fish Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A platinum charm pendant designed as a fish, set with eight round brilliant cut white diamonds with

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum White Diamond Blue Sapphire Fish Charm Pendant

$1,235

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Vintage Butler Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

red in color exhibiting some loss. Featuring single cut diamonds bead set throughout. Weighing

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Vintage Butler Charm

$1,400

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Multi Charm Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

compilation of 5 charms which dangle from a fine platinum and pearl chain bracelet. Each charm is unique and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Multi Charm Bracelet

$9,475

SHREVE CO. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Charm Bracelet

By Shreve Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Whimsical 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelet, having 8 Charms set with Rose cut Diamonds, Sapphires and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

SHREVE CO. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Charm Bracelet

$9,500

Art Deco 0.55 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Heart Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as a sweet platinum heart Pavé set throughout by single cut diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.55 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Heart Charm

$1,145

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Stone Charm Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Art Deco Platinum Charm Bracelet, measuring 7 inch in length and having 10 great Charms

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Stone Charm Bracelet

$9,600

Edwardian 0.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Charm, circa 1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Horseshoe charm bead set with rose cut and Swiss cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.37 carat

Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 0.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Charm, circa 1920

$1,525

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Rabbit Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a rabbit mid-leap Pavè set throughout by rose cut diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Rabbit Charm

$1,465

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Rabbit Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a rabbit mid-leap Pavè set throughout by rose cut diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Rabbit Charm

$1,465

Tiffany Co Vintage Diamond Heart Chain Charm Platinum Bracelet

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

the charms are made of platinum, the charms are micropave set with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G

Category

20th Century French Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Vintage Diamond Heart Chain Charm Platinum Bracelet

$14,000

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Rooster Vintage Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

green - minimal loss With single cut diamonds pavé set throughout body Weighing approximately 0.20 carat

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Rooster Vintage Charm

$2,650

Art Deco Platinum Diamond I Love You Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as the words ‘I Love U’ (you) set with 27 round

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond I Love You Charm Pendant

$3,020

Art Deco 0.55 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Heart Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as a sweet platinum heart Pavé set throughout by single cut diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.55 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Heart Charm

$1,145

Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Hexagonal Maple Branch Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.12 carat total, eye clean and white Completed by hexagonal

Category

Vintage 1930s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Hexagonal Maple Branch Charm

$915

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Fox Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a leaping fox with a ruby accent eye Pavè set throughout by rose cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Fox Charm

$1,465

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Dog Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat Quality consistent with age Tested as platinum Circa: 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Platinum Dog Charm

$1,700

Platinum Charms Bangle Bracelet Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold, 1940

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

A beautiful 14 Karat Yellow Gold bangle featuring Platinum, Diamonds and other precious stones

Category

Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Charms Bangle Bracelet Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold, 1940

$35,000

French Cartier Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Camel Charm

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

throughout with rose cut diamonds of varied size and color Completed by jump ring bale Tested as platinum

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Cartier Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Camel Charm

$5,500

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Charm Bracelet

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

of platinum gate style links and set itself with baguette cut sapphires and old mine cut diamonds, it

Category

Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Charm Bracelet

$13,041

Two Art Deco Diamond Platinum Zodiac Sign Charm Bracelets

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Two Art Deco Diamond Platinum Zodiac Sign Charm Bracelets. Featuring 185 single cut diamonds with a

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Two Art Deco Diamond Platinum Zodiac Sign Charm Bracelets

$9,500

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Love Magnet Heart Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

heart, bright red in color Magnet is bead set throughout by single cut diamonds; very well-matched, eye

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Love Magnet Heart Charm

$2,150

Smooth Sailing Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Sailboat Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a sailboat with sails full mast and pavé set throughout by single cut diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Smooth Sailing Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Sailboat Charm

$2,300

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Emerald Platinum Antique Cat Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a stylized cat with an arched back and engraved whiskers. Featuring round

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Emerald Platinum Antique Cat Charm

$1,625

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum Poodle Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a posh poodle with stylized fur Pavè set throughout by single cut diamonds Weighing

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum Poodle Charm

$3,245

Platinum White Diamond Red Ruby Sailing Yacht Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A platinum charm pendant designed as a sailing yacht, set with thirty round brilliant cut white

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum White Diamond Red Ruby Sailing Yacht Charm Pendant

$3,637

Boucheron Paris Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Lighthouse Charm

By Boucheron

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized geometric lighthouse. With bezel set diamonds of varying cuts. Weighing

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Boucheron Paris Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Lighthouse Charm

$4,875

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Charm Bracelet

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Charm Bracelet. This gorgeous charm

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Charm Bracelet

$7,450

Art Deco Enamel Ruby Diamond Platinum Christmas Tree Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.07 carat; eye-clean and white Topped by a round ruby cabochon

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Enamel Ruby Diamond Platinum Christmas Tree Charm

$2,150

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Crescent Man-In-The-Moon Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a crescent moon within a circular frame completed by jump ring bale Moon

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Crescent Man-In-The-Moon Charm

$1,745

Art Deco Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Parrot Bird Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

throughout. Total diamond weight is approximately 0.45 carat - G/H color with VS clarity. Tested as platinum

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Parrot Bird Charm

$4,175

Cartier 1.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Unisex Cross Pendant Charm

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as calibré cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.20 carats total, transparent and

Category

20th Century Modernist Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier 1.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Unisex Cross Pendant Charm

$3,365

Cartier Edwardian 1.00 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Antique Ball Charm

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Petite charm is designed as a platinum ball. Pavé set fully around with old single and single cut

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Edwardian 1.00 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Antique Ball Charm

$3,675

Cartier Edwardian 1.00 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Antique Ball Charm

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Petite charm is designed as a platinum ball. Pavé set fully around with old single and single cut

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Edwardian 1.00 Carat Pavé Diamond Platinum Antique Ball Charm

$3,675

Art Deco Pave Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Elephant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as a stylized Indian elephant Pavé set throughout by old European cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Pave Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Elephant Charm

$985

Art Deco Pave Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Elephant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as a stylized Indian elephant Pavé set throughout by old European cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Pave Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Elephant Charm

$985

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Pearl Platinum Chick Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as chick centering a 6.0 mm mabe pearl Gray in body color with strong

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco Pave Diamond Pearl Platinum Chick Charm

$1,275

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Just Married Couple in Carriage Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm depicts back of carriage with a cozy "Just Married" couple framed in the window and

Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Just Married Couple in Carriage Charm

$1,950

Tiffany Co. Enamel Diamond Platinum White Gold Four Charm Bracelet

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum & 18k White Gold Diamond & Enamel Four Charm Bracelet by TIffany & Co. With 90 round

Category

20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Enamel Diamond Platinum White Gold Four Charm Bracelet

$10,000

Late Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum Sacred Heart Cross Articulated Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as oval centering a ruby cabochon heart surrounded by pierced radiated line motif

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Late Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum Sacred Heart Cross Articulated Charm

$4,325

Late Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum Sacred Heart Cross Articulated Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as oval centering a ruby cabochon heart surrounded by pierced radiated line motif

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Late Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum Sacred Heart Cross Articulated Charm

$4,325

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Ruby Platinum Swordfish Vintage Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a swordfish with pavé set single cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximately 0.10

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Ruby Platinum Swordfish Vintage Charm

$1,950

Art Deco Platinum White Diamond Black Enamel Policeman Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco charm pendant in white diamond, black enamel and platinum designed as a policeman or

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum White Diamond Black Enamel Policeman Charm Pendant

$1,537

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Mughal Ruby Platinum Cockatiel Bird Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular charm features a perched cockatiel bird. Eye is a ruby cabochon matched to its Mughal

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Mughal Ruby Platinum Cockatiel Bird Charm

$6,150

Cartier Art Deco Pavè Diamond Ruby Platinum Golf Club Charm

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a barrel shaped golf bag filled with articulated golf clubs. Bag is pavè set

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Pavè Diamond Ruby Platinum Golf Club Charm

$8,700

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Platinum Diamond Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of platinum diamond charms available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 365 vintage versions or 42 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Edwardian are consistently popular styles when it comes to platinum diamond charms. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Raymond C. Yard and Cartier are consistently popular. There are many round cut, rose cut and baguette cut platinum diamond charms for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of platinum diamond charms for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Platinum Diamond Charms?

Prices for platinum diamond charms start at $212 and top out at $65,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $2,850.

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.