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Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
A pair of beautiful retro period Tiffany Company sapphire and diamond earrings in 14 karat
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
A Tiffany & Company diamond wedding band in brightly polished 18 karat yellow gold. Set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic navette style lady's dinner ring from Tiffany, 1900. This is made in 18 Karat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff
By Peter Lindeman
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
set with 25 round diamonds approximately 1.10 carats, 10 yellow, brown & gray rough diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Elegant Gold Pill Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Crisp, substantial gold pill box. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Rectangular, with deep
Category

Vintage 1930s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Fashion Statement Ring TO A DREAM PLANET Grey Moonstone
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
Inspired by his flights of giant diamonds in the sky and creations for Cartier and Tiffany & Co
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold Plate

White Gold Plated Fashion Statement Ring TO A DREAM PLANET Grey Moonstone
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
Inspired by his flights of giant diamonds in the sky and creations for Cartier and Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold Plate

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 2.30 Carat Diamond Tuxedo Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. tuxedo set includes a pair of cufflinks and three tuxedo buttons. The pieces are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Cat Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat pin. 12 Grams of gold. Cat is sitting on an 18 karat white
Category

1990s German More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co., 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
In an open work ribbon motif, this stunning bracelet by Tiffany & Co. boasts 141 top quality round
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering an exceptionally classy look, these sublime earrings presented by Tiffany & Co. will add a
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Bezet Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s Bezet collection, a stunning heart shape canary yellow diamond ring. The .74
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A simple solitaire diamond ring by Tiffany & Company. The body of the ring is made from 18 karat
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Lapis Yellow Gold Sphere Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Elegantly designed by Tiffany & Co. in shimmering 18K yellow gold, this stunning pair of cufflinks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Lapis Yellow Gold Sphere Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Elegantly designed by Tiffany & Co. in shimmering 18K yellow gold, this stunning pair of cufflinks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. ‘Tiffany Enchant’ Yellow Diamond Flower Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Tiffany Enchant’ yellow diamond flower pendant set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Tiffany Co. Black Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Compact
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Compact by Tiffany & Co. With 3 diamonds. Details
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20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1.63 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: Tiffany & Co 1.63ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Modified Brilliant 1.63 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Tiffany Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
sophisticated enough to wear to any formal event. Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring  Ring
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. elegant yellow gold and diamond earrings.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings. Signed Tiffany & Co. 1982. The square shaped
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
total 1.25 carats in this tantalizing 18K yellow gold ring from Tiffany & Co. Ring Top Dimensions: 13mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
total 1.25 carats in this tantalizing 18K yellow gold ring from Tiffany & Co. Ring Top Dimensions: 13mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Link Yellow Gold and Platinum Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And Platinum Diamond Link Bracelet by Tiffany & Co. With 40 Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co., 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Emerald Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeously classic earrings by Tiffany & Co. contain 184 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Hallmarks: TIFFANY&CO 750 Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Sapphires Stone Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Flower Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 12 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Earrings, Signed
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
averaging E-F in color and VS in clarity. 18k yellow gold, signed Tiffany & Co. 18k Earrings originally
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
platinum in this exceptional Tiffany & Co. ring that is embellished with expertly cut gemstones. The ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
An alternating series of round-cut Diamonds and Sapphires add elegance to this Tiffany & Co. ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Multi-Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Designs from Tiffany & Co. are always instant classics. This ring from the renowned brand is made
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel, IN
This Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Sapphire ring adds an easy to wear pop-of-color to your collection
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Estate platinum ring with yellow and white diamonds by Tiffany & Co. The ring is composed of a
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cufflink Button Stud Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Classic and refined, this cufflink and button stud set from Tiffany & Co. is absolutely divine! The
Category

20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The delightful design of this stunning Tiffany & Co. necklace is without comparison! The necklace
Category

Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Take your style to the next level with this glamorous Tiffany & Co. cocktail ring! The ring boasts
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Key Chain
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
good luck, this adorable key chain designed by Tiffany & Co. offers exceptionally elegant and graceful
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste Yellow and White Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 18k White Gold Soleste Yellow And White Diamond Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow and White Gold Rectangular Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These splendid cufflinks are designed by Tiffany & Co. and made of 14K yellow and 14K white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Etoile Diamond Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond diamond bangle by Tiffany & Co from the Etoile collection. The bangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Yellow Gold .5ct Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A ladies, Tiffany & Co, diamond engagement Ring Diamond engagement ring. Made of 18 kt Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Ear Clips
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat gold diamond ear clips set with 80 round and single-cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Smile Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k yellow gold diamond Tiffany & Co. pendant from the Tiffany T Smile collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Branches Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Company 18K yellow Gold Brooch, all handmade, having a textured finish in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Earrings- These stunning Tiffany
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Classic Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Four-Piece Mesh Suite
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold 4 piece suite from the Mesh collection by Tiffany & Co. The suite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A timeless Tiffany & Co. ring that you can seamlessly integrate into any outfit. The yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Victoria Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Victoria Yellow & White Diamond Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 2 pear shape fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
striking rubies, this extraordinary brooch from Tiffany & Co. will attractively accentuate any ensemble of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany creates a swell of style in this eye-catching pendant necklace. 18K Gold drops in a fine
Category

Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Sleek and simple in design, this 18K Yellow Gold bracelet from Tiffany & Co. allows you to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The gorgeous glow exuded by this pair of earrings from Tiffany & Co. is in a class by itself. The
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet 1980s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Nice and heavy bracelet created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1980's. Made of yellow gold and set with
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Vintage 1980s American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Tiffany & Co. necklace with 82 round bezel set diamonds weighing approximately 4.30 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 18k Gold White Diamond & Fancy Yellow Diamond Soleste Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 1
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Scimitar Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Exotic and rare, this brooch from Tiffany & Co. is absolutely stunning. The brooch is made of 18K
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Fiery brilliance is the hallmark of this dazzling pair of earrings from Tiffany & Co. The earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic swirl design Art Nouveau influenced slightly rose gold Tiffany & Co fine Tourmaline and
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany And Co Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany and co yellow diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect tiffany and co yellow diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tiffany and co yellow diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany and co yellow diamond for sale are for women, but there are 177 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany And Co Yellow Diamond?

Prices for a tiffany and co yellow diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,301.

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.