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GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
connoisseurs worldwide. Our pear shaped diamond, also known as a teardrop diamond, combines the elegance of a
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

21.12 Carat Aquamarine 5.86 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature four claw / prong set pear cut aquamarine. The aquamarines are framed with a diamond set border
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
diamond. Our pear shaped diamond is a distinctive and elegant cut that combines the brilliance of a round
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.41 Carat Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
secondary hue, such as a hint of purple or brown, adding to their unique character. Our pear-shaped diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

AGL Certified 1.50 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.50 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: SI
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.02 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: SI
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 1.21ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.76ct Shape: Pear Color grade: G Clarity grade: VVS1 Side stone: 26
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

8.70 Total Carat Fancy Sapphire and Diamond, White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
sapphire stones, 6.00 Carat Total -Side Stones: Round Diamonds, 2.70 total carat weight -G-H Color, SI
Category

2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Round Diamonds Carat weight: 0.09 ct (12 pcs) Color: Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Morganite 1.22ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Aquamarine Diamonds.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
classic Cushion Shape while the Aquamarine stone on either side is in Pear Shape. Accented with Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIT Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight: 0.09 ct (01 Pcs ) Color: G Clarity: VS1/VS2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 0.308 ct (69 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2)Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.04
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.25 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
stone. Our pear shaped diamond, often referred to as a teardrop shape, is a stunning and elegant
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
quality. Our pear shaped diamond is an elegant, teardrop shaped diamond that combines the rounded
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA 0.66 Carat Fancy Light Green (Undetermined) VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.66 ct Colour: Fancy Light Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.49 Carat Faint Pink VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.64 ct (16 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Q - R Colour SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
diamond, combines the round and marquise shapes, featuring a rounded end on one side and a pointed tip on
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Natural Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Mirror Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
carat and four round diamonds totaling 0.24 carat. Two pear-shaped Yellow Diamonds accented by round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 2.21 Carat Fancy Pink SI Clarity Diamond Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.21 Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.10 ct Colour: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.21 Carat Fancy Intense Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
seeking a unique, stunning diamond. Our Pear Shape Diamond is a unique and elegant cut that combines the
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Captivating 10.07ct Tanzanite and Diamonds Necklace in Platinum 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight: 7.77ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Violetish Blue Side stone: 110 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.39 Carat Very Light Blue VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.39 ct Colour: Very Light Blue Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.25 Carat Fancy Brownish Orangy Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
diamond. Our Pear Shape Diamond is a stunning cut that combines the brilliance of a round diamond with
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.69 Carat Light Green (Undetermined) VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.69 ct Colour: Light Green (Undetermined
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.35 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.35 ct Colour: Light Blue (Undetermined
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Pink SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.089 ct (01 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.65 ct Colour: Fancy Yellowish Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Faint Blue (Undetermined) VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Faint Blue Clarity: VS2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.67 Carat Very Light Blue (Undetermined) SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: SI1 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.34 ct (02Pcs ) Color
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.33 ct Colour: Light Blue Clarity: SI1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 5.32ct Aquamarines and Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 4.10ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Blue Side stone: 46 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat
Category

2010s Israeli Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 0.24 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.24 Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.56 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.56 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Very Light Green Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
of both round and marquise cuts. Its shape resembles a teardrop, with a rounded end at one side
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

AGL Certifed 2.00 Carat Fancy Green VS / SI Clarity Diamond Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.00 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.38 Carat Moi&Toi Fancy Yellow Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. The first main stone is a natural pear brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.59 carats, categorized as
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Light Green Yellow VSI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.19 ct Colour: Light Green Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.30 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.19 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.19 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 3.14ct Tanzanites and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Violetish Blue Side stone: 16 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.35ct Shape: Round Color grade: G-H
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting 8.72ct Blue Topaz Multi-Gem w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.19ct Shape: Round brilliant Color grade: H-I Clarity grade: VS-SI
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.03 ct Colour: Fancy Pinkish Brown
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alluring 1.18ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: N/A Side stone: 34 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.43ct Shape: round Color grade: E- F
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious 5.93ct Rubellite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Color grade: Purplish Red Side stone: 52 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.83ct Shape: Round
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 13.45ct Emerald Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
shaped Color grade: Green Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 360 stones Natural Diamonds Side stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fascinating 47.82ct Rubies, Salt Water Pearls, and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 3.50ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VVS-VS Cut
Category

2010s Israeli Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Fancy Light Yellowish Green SI1 Clarity Diamond ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.87 ct (04 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Purplish Red Rubellite Gemstone 0.96 cts in 14KWG Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats pear shaped Rubellite with 0.13 carats Diamonds has both the perfect color and cut that reflect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped diamond engagement ring. Bezel side set pear shaped center stone in a platinum setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.80 Carat Natural Fancy Multi Colour Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.24 ct (01 Pcs ) Color: G Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Fancy Light Green VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.83 Colour: Fancy Light Green Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.01ct Natural Diamond Mabe Pearl Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamond Side stone carat weight: 0.01ct Shape: Round brilliant Color grade: G-H Clarity grade: VS-SI
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Purplish Red Rubellite Gemstone 0.56 cts in 14KWG Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Details SKU 4895 Metal type 14K White Gold Center Stone Rubellite Side Stones Diamonds Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.57 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VVS2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.10 ct (21 Pcs ) Color
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
. The center stone is surrounded by 65 natural Round Brilliant cut side diamonds, totaling approximately
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Brown Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.01 Colour: Fancy Brown Pink Clarity: I2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of round diamond with pear side stones for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 202 modern creations to choose from as well. 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. Pieces in our collection of round diamond with pear side stones made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Sebastian Bernard, Gems Paradise and Peter Suchy are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for pear cut round diamond with pear side stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of round diamond with pear side stones, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Round Diamond With Pear Side Stones?

Prices for round diamond with pear side stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while round diamond with pear side stones, on average, fetch $8,400.

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.