Royal Diamond
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s German Wrist Watches
2010s German Wrist Watches
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Arms, Armor and Weapons
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1990s Wrist Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Bomber Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Modern Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
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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.