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Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
sides to give the illusion of diamond slice. Item #R0630 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.9 Grams Center
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Front Hoop Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
diamond and diamond slice are chosen by Coomi for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection. Each
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold

Nugget Shaped Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind stunning D shape sliced Tanzanite Earring with pave diamonds around in 18K white Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

22K Gold Mughal Peacock enamel kundan meena ring studded with diamond polkis
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A beautiful ring in the form of Peacock with natural top quality diamond slices (polkis) enamelled
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

12.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.15 Carat Diamond slices. Each piece is hand made
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Lucea New York Australian Opal Ring with Black Diamonds Accent
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
rhodium Sterling Silver US size 7.5. Opal Slice: 4.05ct total weight. Black Diamonds: 0.52ct total weight.
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Lucea New York Turquoise and Icy Diamond Statement Earring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color Collection Natural Slice Turquoise with icy Diamonds statement earring set in Silver
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...

Two Tier Multishaped Tanzanite Dangle Earring With Diamonds In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sauve Slice Tanzanite Earrings with diamond motif on top is simple and a very attractive piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

2.82 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
shaped precious stone in the center and two diamond slices one on each side. Collection is inspired by
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.94 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Cut 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.14 Carat Diamond slices. Each piece is
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

12.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Cut 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
is set in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.20 Carat Diamond slices. Each
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Hand Carved Sapphire Earring with Diamonds Set in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Hand Craved lady face on this slice sapphire earring with diamonds around set in silver and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

22K gold Amethyst necklace set with diamonds and strung in south sea pearls
Located in Bangkok,, TH
diamonds. The diamonds are shaped in form of diamond slices and are known as diamond polkis. Each amethyst
Category

2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

22K gold and Diamond red enamel Maharaj button set for suits, kurta and sherwani
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Meticulously handcrafted in 22K gold, each piece is set with natural uncut diamonds slices known as
Category

2010s Indian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

10.82 Carat Rose Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
set in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.32 Carat Diamond slices. Each piece
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.60 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Rose Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
set in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.25 Carat Diamond slices. Each piece
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
and diamond long slice hanging earring is beautiful. The solitaire pear shaped faceted slice ruby is
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful looking slice Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earring is evergreen. Closure: Push Post 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold 59.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
scarlet red and diamond long slice hanging earring is phenomenal. The solitaire long kite shaped faceted
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.20 Carat Rose Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Artisan Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Carat in two Diamond slices set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Each piece is hand made with a unique shaped
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 9.00 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated purplish pink sapphire slice and diamond earrings. Set in 18k yellow gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GEORGIAN 1760 England Ring In 16Kt Gold Silver With Dutch Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
sliced cut of natural diamonds, with a combined weight of about 2.85 carats. Weight: 4.95 Grams, (3.18
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold

1.71ct Clear Black Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
stone, almost like a diamond slice; wear with care as slices are fragile. ♥ The overall setting
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 64.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
cobalt blue sapphire and diamond long slice hanging earring is gorgeous. The solitaire irregular long
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Mosaic Art Deco Style 20 Karat Yellow Gold Black Diamonds Coomi Drop Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
reflects light from within. Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and designer Coomi chooses diamond slice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
ruby and diamond long slice hanging earring is exquisite. The solitaire fancy d-shaped faceted slice
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

2.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Mosaic in 20 Karat Yellow Gold Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
from within. Coomi chooses each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Lapis Lazuli Shooting Star Sky Yellow Gold Medallion Charm Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Gold Charm Only Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli Slice Medallion 0.05 cts Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
see his face. Diamonds: Surrounded in silver settings, with 26 European rose cut and sliced cut of
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Multi-Color Stones 0.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Circle of Life Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 4.07 Gram Stone Type: 0.60 CT Diamond I SI & Sliced Sapphires Stock Number
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Amethyst Stalactite and Black Pearl Stud Earrings and Pendant Necklace Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Unique, one-of-a-kind Amethyst Stalactite slice, Black Pearl and Diamond 14k yellow gold stud
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Go...

A Mughal emerald scent bottle in 22K gold with hinges for pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
screw mechanism is fitted at the centre and has been inlaid with natural diamond uncut slices which is
Category

2010s Indian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

8.00 Carat Rustic Salt and Pepper Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
of the diamonds. 4 slices gray rough diamonds, I approx. 8.00cts 2 round white moonstones, approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K gold Indian navratna kundan Meena polki pendant Mughal Jadau pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
(uncut diamond slices). The pendant has a centre Bangkok ruby, surrounded by rectangle cut diamond polkis
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pair of Georgian Period Spirit Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of Georgian period slice and diamond cut spirit decanters. England, circa 1800.
Category

Antique Early 1800s Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Unusual Pair of Irish Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of Irish decanters with three cut rings, slice cut band, diamond cut panels and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

A Pair Of George III Cut Glass Urns Covers Of Exceptional Size Quality
Located in Steyning, West sussex
, supporting swirl cut bodies with diamond band and pillared rim, fitted with slice cut lids also with diamond
Category

Antique 18th Century English Urns

Materials

Glass

Regency Cut Glass Magnum Carafe
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Regency magnum carafe with diamond, slice and flute cutting. Measures: Height 24.5 cm (9 3/4
Category

Antique 1810s Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet Bazuband Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
-two karat yellow gold Mughal armlet. Set in the center are nine (9) sliced Polki cut diamonds (the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, Turqu...

St Louis Claret Jug with Six Wine Glasses Excellence Pattern
By Saint Louis
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
lens and notch cutting and faceted raised diamonds, and slice cut base Neck : Tapered with lens and
Category

2010s French Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Anglo- Irish Regency Fine Cut Glass Covered Bowl on Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
diamond, prism and slice cut designs to the body. A domed cover sits neatly within the top recess with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cut Glass

Lucea New York Emerald Bead Tassel Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color Collection Natural Emerald Slice wrapped in diamonds and featured Emerald tassel
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Anglo- Irish Regency Fine Cut Glass Pedestal Vase Cover
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
with a solid round knop stem. The bud shaped round body is decorated with diamond, prism and slice cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Fine Pair of Ormolu Mounted Cut-Glass Wall-Lights in Adam Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
and slice cut-glass column surmounted by three drop hung ormolu sprays and a ormolu-mounted diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Radiant Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. Coomi chooses each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice. The necklace measures 16inchs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

24.40 Carat Emerald Mosaic Art Deco Style Modern Coomi Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
cut diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection. Please contact us
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mosaic 10.05 Carat Emerald Statement Coomi Watch Style Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
reflects light from within. Coomi chooses each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

5.09 Carat Ruby Art Deco Style Mosaic Statement Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection. Please contact us for more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Mosaic Art Deco Style 47.61 Carat Sapphire Statement Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection. 20K Yellow Gold 47.61cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mosaic 31.36 carat Ruby Coomi Tassel Chandelier Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
rose cut diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection. Please contact
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

19.06 Carat Emerald Art Deco Style Mosaic Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
bold design and reflects light from within. Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

4.15 Carat Tanzanite Art Deco Style Mosaic Cocktail Band Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

15.3 Carat Ruby Hoop Earrings in 20 Karat Yellow Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
nature’s most inspiring gifts. The unification of beads, gemstones, natural diamond slices, and recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Drop Coomi Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
inspiring gifts. The unification of beads, gemstones, natural diamond slices, and recycled gold celebrates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Drop Coomi Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
uniquely natural rose cut diamond, and designer Coomi chooses diamond slice. Featuring 20K Yellow Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

6.03 Carat Blue Sapphire Flexible Band Art Deco Style Ring 20 Karat Yellow Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
, gemstones, natural diamond slices, and recycled gold celebrates diversity through the usage of some of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Eastern European Art Deco Cut Glass Red Overlay Jug
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
handle attached to the side. The jug has a ruby red overlay with slice cut windows and diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

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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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