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Blue Diamond Slices and Pave Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Gorgeous, edgy yet feminine, blue diamond slices, framed in an artistic setting of pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

10.61 Carat Diamond Slice Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
diamond slices. These diamond earrings are accompanied by a retail appraisal performed by a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

9.97 Carat Diamond Slice Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
slices. These diamond earrings are accompanied by a retail appraisal performed by a GIA Graduate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Designer Slice Sapphire Earring with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer 2 tier blue and pale yellow slice sapphire earring with diamonds is hand-crafted with gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Sliced Champagne Diamonds Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Elegant, fashionable, finger hugging shimmering champagne diamond slices surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Diamond Diamond Slice 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely and substantial pair of diamond drop earrings featuring 4 large diamond slices weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Diamonds 14.14 Carat Diamond Slice Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds earrings crafted in 18 Karat White Gold, featuring diamond slices weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Emerald and uncut diamond slices earrings
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A pair of earrings set with octagon emeralds in 18K gold along with sliced uncut diamond polkis
Category

2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Sliced Disc 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sliced Disc Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Wedding Bridal Earring Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

351.77ct Sliced Geode Chain Neckalce With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:7.25ct,SI:95.941g, GEOD:351.77ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Geode, Diamond

Uneven Shaped Sliced Ice Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:13.076g,D:14.84ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Slice Ring Surrounded by Black White Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1g, Diamond:2.21ct, Silver:2.32gm, Tanzanite:14.43ct" Tanzanite Slice Ring with black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Brown Diamond Slices with Pave Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Diamond slices? Brown diamond slices? Absolutely! Your fashionista spirit will beam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Slice Stud Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Oslo, 03
6mm cabochon emeralds are bezel set in oxidized sterling silver. There are 6 diamond slices with
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

AJD Diamond Slices on Antiqued Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant Flower Design Ring with Diamond Slices and Chips on Antiqued Sterling Silver – Size 7 This
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Diamonds and Diamond Slices Two-Color Gold Miss Dragonfly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Slices.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Lucea New York Slice Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald slices wrapped in Diamonds. Emeralds: 23.50ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.89ct
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sliced Plane 18K Solid Rose Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Sliced Plane Earring 18k Solid Gold Diamond Earrings Bridal Wedding Earring NS6. Additional
Category

2010s Indian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Handmade Yellow Diamond Slice Earrings with Tahitian Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade 18 karat yellow gold yellow diamond slice drop earrings. The 4 natural intense fancy
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sliced Disc 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring NS78
Located in Chicago, IL
Sliced Disc Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Wedding Bridal Earring Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Lucea New York Multi Slice Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection Multi Slice Sapphire and Diamond drop earrings set in 18k white gold. Multi
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

David Webb Diamond and White Enamel Slice Cuff
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
Designed for a double take, the Slice Cuff from David Webb is the ultimate combination of classic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

5.97 Carat Rose Cut Slice Brown Diamond Earring
Located in Great Neck, NY
These stunning earrings feature 8 Rose Cut Slice Brown Diamonds, for a total of 5.97 Carats, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Unique 18KT Twin Flower Bracelet 48.25Cts. Diamond Slice Fancy Colored Diamond
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
set with brown and black diamond slices as the petals. Each petal is gracefully outlined with pave
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Geode Dangle Earrings With Round Chrysophase Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:6.44g, Diamond:1.76ct, Silver:8.4g, Chrysophase:25.85ct, Geode:35.85ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handmade Anthrcite Jadeite Diamond Slices with Tanzanite Drop Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
with Anthrcite Jadeite in the center. The Anthrcite Jadeite are no heat stones. The two diamond
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Slim Slice Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with 1.47 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18k white gold. Ring Size 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Geode Minimal 18k Yellow Gold Studs With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.57g,D:1.75ct GEODE:4.75Cts 28X18MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Geode, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sliced Geode 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:4.92g,D:0.15ct GEODE:44.95Cts 46X22MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Geode, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K gold Navratna necklace with diamonds and diamond slices Navratan string
Located in Bangkok,, TH
natural full cut diamond and uncut diamond slices. The necklace is set with top quality Mozambique rubies
Category

2010s Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Retro Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Slice 22 Inch Statement Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A retro 18K yellow gold diamond slice necklace crafted in the United Kingdom. The necklace is set
Category

Early 2000s European Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Diamond Slice Bead 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
diamond slices Bead. Dimension: L 16.33 in / 41.5 cm Pendant diameter : 0.40 in / 10. 17 mm Weight : 3 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

54 Carats Brown Diamonds with 43 Carats Brown Diamond Slice Pendant Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Striking, elegant Brown Opaque Diamond necklace enhanced with a Brown Diamond slice and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Palladium

Sliced Yellow Sapphire Earring with Diamonds and Pearls Around
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for summer this sliced yellow sapphire earrings with diamonds and pearls around is like a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

10.01 cts of Slice Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
slice-cut multi-colored diamonds totaling 10.01 carats, each set in a secure bezel setting. Separating
Category

2010s Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Fancy Slice Marquise Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings features a fancy natural marquise diamond in center and surrounded with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Sapphire Black Onyx Tassel Earrings With Sliced Geode Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.12g, Silver:9.38g Diamond:2.56ct GEODE:4.44Cts, SAPPHIRE:26.05Cts,s Size: 79X16MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucea New York Ruby, Slice Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Ruby , Emerald with Diamonds all around in 18K white gold. Ruby: 13.83ct total weight. Emerald
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Jovana Djuric Sterling Silver 950 Natural Small Diamond Ridge Slice Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jovana Djuric Sterling Silver Small Diamond Ridge Slice Ring Metal Type: Sterling Silver 950 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

RUCHI Blue Sapphire Slice with Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire: 16.20ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.87ct total weight. All diamonds are
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Sliced Amethyst Earrings Yellow Gold Dangle Natural Diamonds 18 Karat Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Amethyst and Aquamarine Dangle Vintage Earrings Natural sliced amethyst approx 5.0 carat
Category

Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Slice Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Bright Sleeping Beauty with matrix 22 x 37mm slices and pave diamond earrings. Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

21 Karat Yellow Gold Sliced Multi Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 21K yellow gold Diamonds: 14 mixed cut = 1.00cttw Weight: 10.29
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

2.18 CT Natural Yellow White Diamond "Lemon Slice" Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
extraordinary Natural Yellow and White Diamond Statement Earrings. Designed with an intricate, circular filigree
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Gold Swirl Ring with Brown Diamond Slices and Round Brown Diamond Detail
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Modern Swirl Ring with multi shaped Brown Diamond slices and Round brilliant Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RIMA Jewels Memento Mori Diamond Slice Hyperrealist Fly Stud Earring
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
. The common house fly's wings are comprised of diamond slices and the upper body is made of elytra
Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Ruby Slice White Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Checkerboard faceted slices of pink sapphire and ruby (Origins: Thailand) are paired in these
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Slice Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
, sparkling rosecut diamond slice framed simply in gold and incorporated onto a 16in chain. Crafted in solid
Category

2010s British Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

RUCHI Diamond Slices with Pavé White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 5.50 ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Sliced Multicolored Geode Connected Ring Bracelet with Pave Diamonds Ball
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.88g, Diamond:2.37ct, Geode:19.70ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold

Sliced Geode Earring With Citrine Diamonds In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This citrine gemstones add a pop of bright, warm color to the earring, while the diamonds add a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver

Light Yellow Sapphire Slice Rhodolite Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Featuring large, translucent light yellow sapphire slices encased in intricate 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Rhodolite

Sliced Ruby and Sapphire Earring Set In 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous looking this two-tone Sliced Ruby and Sapphire Earring set it 18K Gold with diamonds is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sliced Geode Earring with Pearl Diamonds in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
the geode is cut open, it reveals a beautiful, crystal-like interior. The pearl and diamonds add a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi Tier Uneven Shaped Sliced Geode Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:17.944g,D:1.90ct, GEODE:37.13ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Geode, Diamond, 18k Gold

Organic White Diamond Sliced Pendant Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.49gms, D:3.86cts,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Geode Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:27.213g,D:3.39ct, GEODE:36.55ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Geode, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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