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Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Diamond Onyx Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold features
Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Vintage Alhambra' bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx White Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A solid and unusual diamond and carved onyx 18ct gold cuff. A German made piece of artisan
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Onyx Diamond White Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1930's 14K white gold filigree bracelet with individual plaques. Three with framed black onyx and
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and Onyx Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This incredible Diamond and Onyx bracelet is handcrafted in solid 18kt white gold, consisting of
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget White Gold Diamond Onyx Oval Bracelet Manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k White Gold Diamond Onyx Oval Bracelet Watch by Piaget. Model Number 9826. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

ROBERTO COIN White Yellow Gold, Diamond Onyx Zebra Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Roberto Coin Bangle Bracelet retails for $11800. It is Made of White gold, Yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exceptional Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This spectacular diamond, onyx and emerald bracelet comprises alternating scroll cushion form links
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Yellow Gold, Onyx, Diamond and Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
14 Karat yellow gold oval bangle featuring four sections of black onyx with a bezel set cabochon
Category

1990s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Onyx Chrysoprase Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in FR
Cuff in Yellow Gold, Onyx, Chrysophrase and Diamonds Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
black onyx against the white diamonds truly makes this piece of jewelry an eye catching work of art
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
the black onyx against the white diamonds truly makes this piece of jewelry an eye catching work of
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Onyx Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
18k white gold horizontal links, with triangular black onyx and diamond-set sections. The case is
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold

4.25 Carat Diamond .75 Carat Black Onyx Bracelet Platinum White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A dazzling 4.25ct. apx. T.W. diamond & .75ct. apx. T.W. black onyx Art Deco Bangle Bracelet. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Panthère de Cartier Bracelet 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Onyx and Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Pave Set Diamond, Black Onyx and 18 Karat White Gold Panther Bracelet with Emerald Eyes. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel, Green Onyx, White Topaz and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Charlotte Allison
Located in Mountain Brook, AL
14k YG Cuff, White Topaz in "Moss" Enamel Bezel and Green Onyx (2.47t.c.w.) with Diamond Halo and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18ct White Gold 2ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Onyx Bracelet, circa 1930
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning, original Art Deco 18ct white gold, old mine cut diamond and onyx bracelet masterfully
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charles Turi 18 Karat Diamond and Onyx Wide Bracelet
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in Pikesville, MD
modern 18 karat white and yellow gold bracelet features alternating pave set diamond sections and smooth
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

David Yurman Black Onyx and Diamond Cable Classics Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
Classics Black Onyx Diamond Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver 18 karat white gold .64 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco inspired Jade and Diamonds 18k white gold bracelet with Rubies and Onyx
Located in Surfside, FL
Art Deco inspired Jade and diamonds bracelet with rubies and onyx accents, set in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Superb Diamond bracelet with Onyx accents
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in New York, NY
An 18 K white gold bracelet set with 236 diamonds for 5,80 ct and 10 onyx motifs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Black Onyx Panthère Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
round brilliant-cut diamonds and various-shaped buff-top black onyx 'spots', the eyes set with pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ananya Chakra Bracelet Set with Onyx, Topaz, Pearls and Diamonds
By ANANYA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
ANANYA CHAKRA BRACELET SET WITH ONYX, TOPAZ, PEARLS AND DIAMONDS Set in 18K White gold Total
Category

2010s British Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

Ananya Chakra Bracelet Set with Onyx, Amethyst, Pearls and Diamonds
By ANANYA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
ANANYA CHAKRA BRACELET SET WITH ONYX, AMETHYST, PEARLS AND DIAMONDS Set in 18K White gold Total
Category

2010s British Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

David Yurman Black Onyx Diamond Stainless Steel Gold Cable Classics Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
collection. This beautiful Cable Classics Collection bracelet is 5mm wide and has cabachon black onyx end
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 1.56 Carat Diamond Black Onyx Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a very artistically designed 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet. The Black Onyx "Z" shape is
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Snow Flake 5 Charm Bracelet 18k White Gold with Diamonds and Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet 18K White Gold with Diamonds and Onyx Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 172310/13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Gold 18 Karat White Diamonds and Red Mediterranean Coral Owl Bangle Bracelet
By CIARAVOLO
Located in Marcianise, IT
It's an iconic Ciaravolo bangle with Sardinian Coral for plumage, onyx for eyes and diamonds. This
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Diamond 18k White Gold 5 Motif Station
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, adorned with a brilliant diamond, harmonizes with the lustrous 18k white gold setting, creating a
Category

2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Valente Onyx Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Valente
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Designer cuff bracelet in 18k yellow gold with white onyx and pink tourmalines. Pave set with round
Category

Early 2000s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Piaget White and Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch circa 1972
By Piaget
Located in Barcelona, ES
Piaget Emperador braceletwatch in yellow and white gold. Dial in onyx with four diamonds. Quartz
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Chaumet Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Delaneau Wristwatch
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, IDF
geometrical made of onyx, 490 brilliant cut diamonds and pop-shaped yellow gold motifs. Length: 33 mm Width
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Panther Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A white gold 750/000 Cartier bracelet, "Panthère" collection set with 360 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s French Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K White Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Motifs Bracelet 18K White Gold and Onyx with Diamonds Exterior Material: 18K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K White Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Motifs Bracelet 18K White Gold and Onyx with Diamonds Exterior Material: 18K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Onyx Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Red Coral, Onyx, and Diamonds, by Patek Philippe. Amazing Period
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

CHANEL White Gold Mademoiselle Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charm Bracelet from Chanel Mademoiselle Collection. Set in 18K white gold. The bracelet consist of four
Category

20th Century French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1980S Onix and brown diamonds bracelet
Located in Florence, IT
Made in Italy in the 80s , white gold segment bracelet , very flexible with shaped onix the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthre De Bracelet Pave Diamonds and Emeralds
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Maker: Cartier Model: PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER Style: BRACELET Metal: WHITE GOLD Stones: EMERALDS
Category

2010s French Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

David Yurman Cable Classic Bracelet Sterling Silver and 18K White Gold wi
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
White Gold with Onyx and Diamonds 7mm Exterior Color: Silver Item Number: 221303/1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ladies 14kt. yellow gold link bracelet. There are 7 sections, each set with a sugar loaf cut black
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

"Lucky Eye" Bracelet with Diamonds and Peridot Eye
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
"Lucky Eye" bracelet in 18kt. rose gold features a hand carved peridot eye (with onyx and "cocolong
Category

2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

"Lucky Eye" Bracelet with Diamonds and Fire Opal Eye
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
"Lucky Eye" bracelet in 18kt. yellow gold features a hand carved fire opal eye (with onyx and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Dior Rose Des Vents “Rose Céleste” Diamond, 18 Carats Yellow White Gold
By Victoire de Castellane for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Dior Rose des vents “Rose Céleste” bracelet in 18 carats yellow gold, composed of a reversible
Category

2010s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Judith Ripka Ambrosia Gemstone Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Judith Ripka
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
black and white diamonds. Detailed with Judith Ripka's signature textured gold finish with diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Black Onyx Cuff with Cameo
By Marcella Ciceri
Located in New York City, NY
A black onyx cuff bracelet mounted with a 14 karat yellow gold and bezel set diamond antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Colored Stone Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The rose gold, colored stone and diamond domed element dating from the 1950s set atop a sleek
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold

David Yurman Barrels Yellow Gold 0.10ct Cabochon Onyx Diamond Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
sterling silver, white and yellow gold, and brightly colored gemstones for a minimalist look favored by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

David Yurman Albion 0.56 Carat Cushion Cut Onyx and Diamond Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
bold modern jewelry with an artistic aesthetic in sterling silver, white and yellow gold, and brightly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond White Dial Panthere Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Epsom, Surrey
: Diamond Accessories: Box Condition: Good Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 22mm Glass: Sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Onyx Bracelet Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1970's White Gold and Diamond-Set Cushion-Shaped Bracelet Watch by Patek Philippe. Pave
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Onyx White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Bracelet is made of 18K White Gold. The Bracelet has 1.80 Carat of White Diamonds Modern Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Rubelite Onyx Bracelet Manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Unsual and Stunning 18k White Gold Bracelet Watch By Piaget, Circa 1970's. Original Diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold, Silver, Diamond and Onyx Choker Necklace/Bracelet
Located in Bologna, IT
nekclace/bracelet dates from the early 20th Century. MATERIALS Gold, silver, rose cut diamonds and onyx
Category

Early 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

18 Karat Diamond and Onyx Fluted Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
carved and polished onyx has a beautiful contrast against the bright white diamonds. Clasp snaps securely
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

High Polished Onyx and Pavé Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
High polished black onyx inlay and pavé diamond cuff bracelet set in 18K yellow gold. There is one
Category

Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx and Diamond 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Stones: Onyx, Diamonds Metal Purity: 18k Hallmark: VCA 750 ​​​​​​​Serial No. Includes:  2 year
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Gold Diamond And Onyx Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact white gold diamond and onyx bracelet 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 White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 40 vintage or 31 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a white gold diamond and onyx bracelet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold diamond and onyx bracelet over the years, but those made by Cartier, SCALA GIOIELLI and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a white gold diamond and onyx bracelet, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a White Gold Diamond And Onyx Bracelet?

The price for a white gold diamond and onyx bracelet starts at $524 and tops out at $206,955 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $11,304.

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.