Royal Diamond
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Early 2000s American Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond
1990s English Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
2010s American Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s British More Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Vases
Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, Silver
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Royal Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Royal Diamond?
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.