Royal Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry
Jade, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Dome Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Rococo Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Go...
2010s British Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 2000s European Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Bangles
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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.