Royal Diamond
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century North American Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s European Wrist Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Tennis Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless 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.