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Triple Row Band Ring Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds in 925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in New York, NY
style. Designed with princess sapphire with round diamond set beside that makes it a perfect fit to wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Revival 3-Stone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Centering a Hand set
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and features a pink sapphire gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Natural 2.85cts Diamond 5.00cts Sapphire Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a sapphire gemstone set with a
Category

2010s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 12.82cts Multi sapphire 1.03cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sapphire gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Sapphire Diamond Ring, Blue Sapphire, 14 Kt White Gold, Stackable Band, Classic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning rich blue sapphires and white diamonds set in polished 14k white gold provide a look
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Genuine Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and sapphire set on it in to make you stand out of the crowd that makes it a perfect fit to wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring, Blue Sapphire, 14 Kt White Gold, Stackable Band, Classic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning rich blue sapphires and white diamonds set in polished 14k white gold provide a look
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.73cts Pink Sapphire 0.12cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding earring. Pink sapphire heart diamond drop earring gold Natural heart pink sapphire diamond
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 1.40cts Pink Sapphire 0.14cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding earring. Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond mini hoops earrings gold Natural pink sapphire diamond
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 6.72cts Pink Sapphire 1.08cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding earring. Pink sapphire baguette shape diamond hoop earrings in gold. Natural pink sapphire diamond
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.00ct Ceylon sapphire chunky diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
included. This stunning engagement/wedding ring set features a 2.00ct Ceylon sapphire in a beautiful blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 0.68cts Pink Sapphire 0.28cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 1.88cts Pink Sapphire 0.44cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.17cts Pink Sapphire 0.14cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.15cts Blue Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 1.12cts Pink Sapphire 0.38cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.49cts Pink Sapphire 0.16cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 2.48cts Multi sapphire 0.50cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a MULTI SAPPHIRE gemstone set with
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Natural 4.21cts Rainbow Sapphire 0.69cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.87cts Pink Sapphire 0.55cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.48cts Pink Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and wedding ring. Pink sapphire heart diamond heart open ring gold Natural heart shape pink sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.570cts Pink Sapphire 0.890cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.00cts Pink Sapphire 0.18cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 12.14cts Multi sapphire 3.46cts Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set with a diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Sz 7 Estate Bridal Anniversary Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Center set sapphire measures 7mm x 5mm. Mixed cut diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estimated at H
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 1.50cts Pink Sapphire 0.81cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.97cts Pink Sapphire 0.46cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.35cts Pink Sapphire 1.41cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 3.84cts Pink Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.53cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Statement 15.77TCW Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds, it shimmers with every movement, catching the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural 0.25cts Blue Sapphire 0.14cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.58cts Blue Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
sapphire gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Nina Zhou 6.55ctw Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
aquamarines, glittering diamonds, and deep blue sapphires—each stone carefully set in 14k yellow gold to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

ART DECO Platinum Old European Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
ART DECO Platinum Old European and Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly Engagement Wedding Ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 3.99cts Blue Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style GIA D-Colored Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A rather unique Art Deco inspired GIA certified sapphire and diamond target ring set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.62Cts Pink Sapphire 1.38Cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 7.20 Carats Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 7.20 carats antique cushion cut diamond certified by GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Natural 3.62cts Multi Sapphire Diamond 0.27cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding ring. Multi sapphire: 3.62carats Diamond: 0.27 carats Gold: 3.142 gm Follow us on Insta
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 10.10 Carat Burmese Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 10.10 carat Burmese sapphire and 1 carat diamond, platinum
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 1.07cts Blue Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Exquisite 1.15Ct Sapphire Diamond Long Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage-inspired dangle earrings feature 4 pear cut blue sapphire totaling 1.15 carats, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Heart Shaped Earrings Platinum Diamond Heart Cut Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded by micro-pave set round brilliant cut diamonds. The sapphires measure 8.82 x 8.47 x 4.94 mm and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 1.12cts Pink Sapphire 1.88cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding earring. Pink sapphire emerald cut pear diamond studs gold Natural pink sapphire pear diamond stud
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 1.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.20cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding earring. Pink sapphire diamond emerald cut earring studs gold Natural pink sapphire halo diamond
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 2.35cts Pink Sapphire 0.34cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding earring. Pink sapphire diamond round cut earring studs gold Natural pink sapphire halo diamond
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond 0.23cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set with a
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire that dangles from a bezel set oval pink sapphire, seperated by one old mine cut diamond. The chain
Category

Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Natural Sapphire Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats) Diamond Alternating, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
sapphires. Each gemstone is meticulously bezel-set, enhancing their radiance while providing a secure and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Asprey, Certified Sapphire (5.5 ct Royal Blue Natural, Unheated) Diamond Ring
By Asprey London
Located in London, GB
Certified Sapphire, Royal Blue Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, set in an excellent
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Angara Natural Prong-Set Round Multi-Sapphire Chevron Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with this Spectra multi-sapphire chevron ring. The prong-set sapphires create a striking color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Antique 4.48 Carat Sapphire 4.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
quality, set with impressive sapphires displaying fine color and brilliance. The feature diamonds display
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Wedding Set Sapphire And Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact wedding set sapphire and 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, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect wedding set sapphire and diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing wedding set sapphire and diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roman Malakov and Sarosi By Timeless Gems each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a wedding set sapphire and diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Wedding Set Sapphire And Diamond?

The price for a wedding set sapphire and diamond starts at $850 and tops out at $11,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,055.

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.