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Pink Sapphire Slice Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
sapphire slice surrounded by round brilliant diamonds in 14k rose gold. Ring size 7US.
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Opal Slice Gold Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
slice surrounded by round brilliant diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The piece blends pure geometric
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Slices of Multi Sapphire Diamond Pave Gold Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
4 pieces totaling 104.76ct of Multi Sapphires. 300 Diamonds totaling 1.20ct t.w. Can be ordered in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Slice and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful and elegant one of a kind natural diamond slice set in four prongs is centered around
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Opal Slice Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Uniquely mixing bold shapes with stunning gemstones, Ri Noor's Four Opal Slice Necklace is a
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Beautiful Rose Multi-Color Sliced Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This ring features 22.95 carat of multicolor pink and lavender sliced sapphires with 0.52 carat of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black and White Diamond Slice Ring Set 18 Karat Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Black and White Diamond slice ring set 18K White Gold Ring size: 7 ( can be sized for an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Slice Full Cut Black Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. This bangle has slice full cut black diamond. There is total of 7.92cts. Can be worn day to night.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
a signature piece in your wardrobe. The center diamond slice is a beautiful silver-grey tone, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
a signature piece in your wardrobe. The center diamond slice is a beautiful silver-grey tone, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruchi New York Contemporary Slice Tanzanite, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Collection A contemporary slice Tanzanite, rose cut Diamond and multi shaped Ruby bracelet
Category

2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Two Tone Sliced Sapphire and and Diamond Eariings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
bottom section of sapphire slices, surrounded all around by pink sapphires and champaign diamonds. There
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Suzanne Kalan 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Suzanne Kalan
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Brand New Unworn Suzanne Kalan 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bohemian Sterling Silver and Natural White Diamond Slice Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This cuff has natural white diamond slices (8.5 cts) set in sterling silver. Cuff measures apx. 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Bohemian Sterling Silver and Natural White Diamond Slice Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This cuff has natural white diamond slices (8.5 cts) set in sterling silver. Cuff measures apx. 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Bohemian Sterling Silver and Natural White Diamond Slice Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Bohemian Sterling Silver and Natural White Diamond Slice Cuff Bracelet - . This cuff has natural
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold and Natural Diamond Slice Drop Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
These beautiful handmade drop earrings feature two natural diamond slices that weigh 2.59 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Genuine Diamond Slices Double-Line 18k Yellow Gold Adjustable Bracelet
By D Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine Diamond Slices 18k Yellow Gold Adjustable Bracelet. The length of the bracelet can either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade 37.58 Carat Natural Emerald Slices Champagne Diamond Pave Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
directly to the soul. Our handmade earrings showcase the raw beauty of natural Emerald Slices, imbued with
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Rough Diamond Slices Dangle Earrings, 18 Karat Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Rough Diamond Slices Style: Dangle
Category

20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Rough Diamond Slices Dangle Earrings, 18 Karat Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Rough Diamond Slices Style: Dangle
Category

20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Diamond Slice Two-Tone Gold Floral Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Slices: 1.85ct total weight. Diamonds: 1.11ct total weight. All
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

H&H Handmade Black Diamond with Black Diamond Slices Earrings with Pave Halos
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
H&H Handmade Black Diamond with Black Diamond Slices Earrings with Pave Halos These handmade black
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Champagne Diamond Slice Daisy Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Slice Daisy Cocktail Ring An absolute must have. A cushion cut faceted
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Slice Cuff Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, White Enamel, and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Slice Cuff with Brilliant-cut diamonds, white enamel, 18K gold, and platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

2.59ct Diamond Slice Foil Back 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Earrings OOAK AD2338
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a beautiful set of earrings featuring two large diamond slices with a unique foil-back
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond Slice Half Eternity Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage & rare 1.50 Carat Diamond Slice Half Eternity Ring 14k Yellow Gold. The ring features
Category

Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Grey Diamond Slice with White Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Grey Diamond Slice with White Rose cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring Unique find
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Slice Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds and Tanzanite in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant this slice Turquoise Pendant with diamonds and tanzanite in 18K Gold can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sliced Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Diamonds Vintage Blue Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shiney gold) Blue Sapphire is a "sliced" type cut, approx size 12 x 9 mm Few small Diamonds on the sides
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

DIANA M. SLICED SAPPHIRE ROSE RING
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
DIANA M. CREATIONS, ROSE SHAPED 18K SLICED SAPPHIRE RING. FEATURES NINE OVAL SHEPE SLICED SAPPHIRES
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Tanzanite Earrings with Gemstone Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
using tsavorite and blue sapphire. Sliced Tanzanite Earrings with Gemstone & Diamond in 18 Karat White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lucea New York Yellow Sapphire, Slice Emerald and Black Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection Yellow Sapphire and natural Slice Emerald wrapped by Black Diamond statement
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

White Gold Garavelli Eearrings with Slices of Green Sapphire and Black Diamonds
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18KT White Gold GARAVELLI EARRINGS with Slices of GREEN SAPPHIRES and BLACK DIAMONDS GOLD gr : 7,3
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Rose Cut Slice Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring showcases a beautiful 2.00 carat rose cut slice brown diamond with a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Garavelli Earrings with Aquamarine Slices and Black Diamonds
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18KT White Gold GARAVELLI EARRINGS with NATURAL AQUAMARINE SLICES & BLACK DIAMONDS Earrings size
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Garavelli Earrings with Aquamarine Slices and Black Diamonds
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18KT White Gold GARAVELLI EARRINGS with NATURAL AQUAMARINE SLICES & BLACK DIAMONDS Earrings size
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

9.99 Carat White Sapphire Slice with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18 karat
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire Slice with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18 karat An original H&H Jewels design, this one-of-a
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Slice Ruby Earring with Leaf Designs Set in 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer srop shape faceted slice Ruby earring with Leaf design on top set in 18K Gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

52.52 Carat Pastel Pink Sapphire Slice with Pave Diamonds Lever-Back Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
52.52 Carat Pastel Pink Sapphire Slice with Pave Diamonds Lever-Back Earrings These stunning
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Diamond Slice Ball Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Sliding Charm AD1908
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 18K yellow gold diamond slice ball pendant ♥ This pendant measures 18mm â™
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Sliced Emerald and Tanzanite Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sliced Emerald, Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings 16.20 Emeralds and Tanzanite 4.88
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

White Gold Pink Opal Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Rose Slice 3.37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut Slice Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carats: .17ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI1
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Ormolu Mounted Diamond Slice Cut Glass Fruit Bowl by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Baccarat ormolu mounted diamond and slice cut fruit bowl. France, circa 1860. Dimensions
Category

Antique 1860s Serving Bowls

Materials

Ormolu

Yellow Gold Rough Diamond Slices Link Bracelet, 18 Karat Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Rough Diamond Slices Bracelet Style
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail Slice Emerald Ring with Diamonds Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Slice Emerald ring with diamonds set in 18K white gold, good to be worn for any occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Pear-Shaped Emeralds with Sliced and Pavé Diamond White Gold Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Featuring two pear-shaped Colombian emeralds with sliced and pavé diamond detailing, this bangle is
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Blue Sapphire Slice Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Ocean Bliss Collection Boulder Opal, blue Sapphire slice and Diamond pavé chandelier earrings set
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Reddish Brown Salt and Pepper Diamond Slice 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14k rose gold ring set with a reddish brown salt and pepper diamond slice set on a wide
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Magnificent Slice Sapphire and Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring made of aquamarine and sapphire with pave diamonds is magnificent and is set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

2.99 Carat Total Faceted Fancy Sliced Black Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These are dangle earrings with 4 shimmering faceted fancy sliced black diamonds totaling 2.99
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4-Tier Slice Earring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and stylish 4 Tier Slice Earring in Yellow Gold can be worn for any formal or casual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Two-Tier Slice Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Two-Tier Pear and round shape Slice Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Diamond Slice Petals with Pavé Trim Rose Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Diamond: 3.9ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Sliced Green Onyx Earring with Diamond and Tourmaline Motif on Top in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Sliced Green Onyx Earring with Diamond and Tourmaline Motif on top in silver is an evergreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

3ct Emerald Bezel Set with Diamond Slice Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
diamond slices and brilliant cut diamonds ♥ The diamond slices have a foil-back finish to give it more
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Grey Sapphire Slice Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
Our one-of-a-kind 18k White Gold Blue Grey Sapphire Slice Earrings offer a subtle luxury that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Sliced Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of sliced diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 16 vintage examples as well as 383 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of sliced diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, Loriann Stevenson Fine Jewelry and H H Jewels are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 343 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many mixed cut, rose cut and uncut sliced diamonds for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of sliced diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sliced Diamonds?

On average, sliced diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $4,100, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $50,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.  

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