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Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Pendant solid 56/ 14K Gold / 8.5gr
Located in SE
original garnets of different cuts. Twenty-five minors 1.5 ctw, gradually sized and of specific rose hand
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
Envelope pattern on top of the crown decorated with a bezel set rose cut Garnet stone Ø 2 mm . It shuts
Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 251 Garnets Granat Silver / 51gr
Located in SE
twisting around it. 251 dark Red rose cut bohemian Garnets : 135 larger sized Ø 4 mm each , 116 small sized
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Bohemian Austrian - Hungarian Bracelet Garnets Silver /18cm /37gr
Located in SE
old Austro-Hungarian jewelry-making School. Deep rich red Bohemian rose cut Pyrope Garnets are set in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster set. All stones have backs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Gilt Silver 17.5 cm/ 25gr
Located in SE
Antique Bohemian linked bracelet with deep red rose cut Garnets . Handmade in ca. late 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Finish Dangle drop Earrinngs Hematite solid 14K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with two natural Seed Pearls and one rose cut Garnet of Pyrope variety set in solid
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.75/ 4gr
Located in SE
diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate weight can only be estimated. It is often
Category

Antique 19th Century Finnish Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Finely detailed antique Edwardian carved opal cameo necklace (circa 1910s), craf
Located in Torrance, CA
Carved opal measures 40mm x 36mm (8mm thick). Old European and rose cut diamonds total an estimated
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Lagun Green-Blue Tourmaline Brilliant Ring 750 white gold 4.86 ct 0.33 ct Top
Located in Viena, Viena
, both ring shoulders precisely set with full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.33 ct, TW (fine
Category

2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Russian Ring Demantoid Ruby Sapphire 56 Gold ØUS4 / 1.76gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Finish Earrings solid 18K Gold Ruby / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Art Nouveau period 108 years old Gold earrings decorated with flowers ans rose cut Rubies
Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace solid 18K Gold Silver /43cm / 9.1gr
Located in SE
Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No markings on pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K. Plenty rose cut
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Danish solid 14/18k Gold 5 Charms Mix Bracelet / 18cm / 11.4 grams
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Gilt Silver 16.5 cm/ 14.88 gr
Located in SE
Bohemian flexible bracelet with deep red rose cut garnets claw set in florets. Handmade in Central
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver

Vintage Dangle Earrings Leaves solid 18K Gold Yellow White Red /4.5gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Multi Gemstone Inlay Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds G-H Color VS2-SI1 Clarity .20 Carats, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Coral, Malachite, Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mars Ares Ring Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 16.3 gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex model. Made in
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Magnific Lagoon Green 12.56 ct Turmalin Saphire Brilliant Ring Investment Gem
Located in Viena, Viena
-quality ring set in Italy in 750 white gold, full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 1.25 ct, TW
Category

2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made with Montana sapphires, Arkansas diamonds, and Arizona turquoise. Today the collection is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1948 Finish Ring Daimonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75 US/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
ct with six rose cut diamonds on the flanks Ø 1.5 mm / 0.02 ct. each . Total weight : ca.0.25 ctw
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Slide Bracelet Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beads and rose cut diamonds. There is a mix of soft curves and sharp angles among the shapes, including
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Bangle Bracelet Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
Category

Antique 1890s European Arts and Crafts Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate weight can only be estimated. It is often
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Dainty Promise Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
(0.5ct) & Sapphires. The Aquamarines are round cut and measure 4.1 mm and the four accent round cut
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Sterling Silver Natural Garnet Victorian Style Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
cut stones set in a Solid Sterling Silver English Antique style prong setting. *Total Height 4mm
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Solid 10K Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This beautiful ornate trilogy ring is handset with a large vibrant oval cut Amethyst measuring
Category

2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Yellow 14KGold Natural Sapphire womens Band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Natural Blue Sapphires, one oval cut measuring 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16" inches), two smaller oval cuts measuring
Category

2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
One center oval cut 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") Vibrant lilac Tanzanite and two Freshwater Cultured
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Opal Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
with a vibrant natural centre Sapphire measuring 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") and two natural round cut
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9k White Gold Cubic Zirconia womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
five evenly sized round cut Cubic Zirconia each measuring 2.5mm (0.10"), each one set by hand. There is
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9k White Gold Natural Peridot Pearl womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
One center oval cut 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") Vibrant olive green Peridot and two Freshwater Cultured
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold

Solid 10K White Gold Ruby Five Stone Ring Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
by us. We have set this particular example with admirable oval cut faceted Rubies measuring 7x5mm
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Natural Aquamarine Seven Stone Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 10k White Gold Natural Opal Sapphire womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
One large central round 5.75mm (0.23") Colorful Opal and six round cut 2.6mm (0.10") Deep Blue
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Solid 10k White Gold Natural Blue Topaz Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Minerva Unisex Ring Intaglio Hematite solid 585 / 14K Gold ØUS8 / 6.2 gr
Located in SE
German ca. early XX cent. Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 14K Rose Gold with claw set hand-cut
Category

Early 20th Century German Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Amethyst Opal Victorian Filigree Trilogy Promise Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
of Natural Amethysts and Colorful Australian Opals. The round cut Amethysts measure 5mm (0.20") and
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver

SPANISH 1900 Barcelona Art Nouveau Enameled Bracelet In Sterling 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
. The materials often used in Noucentisme jewelry are rose cut diamonds, synthetic spinel, marcasite
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

FUSET GRAU 1930 Barcelona Noucentisme Enameled Bracelet In Sterling Gold
Located in Miami, FL
design as opposed to impulsiveness. The materials often used in Noucentisme jewelry are rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

18K White Gold Dark Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
sapphires The centre Sapphire is marquise cut and measures 8x4 mm (0.32" x 0.16") and is surrounded by eight
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Natural Colorful Opal Victorian Style Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
Australian Opal - One center oval cut 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") and two round cut 4mm (0.16") Very Colorful
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9k White Gold Natural Aquamarine Seven Stone Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with seven round cut Natural Aquamarines. This ring is
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 9k Gold, White Gold

10k White Gold Natural Amethyst Victorian Inspired Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Natural Amethysts weighing a total of 0.9ct The centre amethyst is oval cut and measures 6x4 mm (0.24" x
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold

925 Sterling Silver Natural Citrine Unisex Marquise Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning substantial Unisex Sterling Silver Solitaire ring design set with a natural marquise cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold Natural Citrine womens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or
Category

2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

English Victorian Style 14K Yellow Gold Total 3ct Blue Topaz Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 18k White Gold Natural Garnet Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Vibrant Red Natural Garnets, one oval cut measuring 6x4mm and two round cut measuring 4mm. A delightful
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Five Amethyst Victorian Style Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
by us. We have set this particular example with stunning vibrant oval cut faceted Amethysts measuring
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

English 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Peridot Cluster Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
minimum total gem weight of 1.88 carats This is an English Made oval round cut Natural Peridot
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Natural Emerald Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
a vibrant natural centre Emerald measuring 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") and two vibrant round cut 2.25mm
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact turquoise and rose cut diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 25 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a turquoise and rose cut diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic turquoise and rose cut diamond over the years, but those made by Mattioli, Goshwara and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a turquoise and rose cut diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamond?

Prices for a turquoise and rose cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $493 and can go as high as $19,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,356.

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.  

Questions About Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.