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English Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Flower 2.2 Inch Long Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 karat white gold diamond flower brooch pin, a timeless piece that
Category

Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Two-Tone Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
white gold diamond flowers in the center. The gorgeous band features brilliant cut white diamonds total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.58 Carats Diamond Flower White Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.58 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.44 Carat Black White Diamond Flower 18 Kt White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
White Diamonds and 1.31 Carat Black Diamonds) high-quality white diamonds G - H colour and eye clean
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
unsurpassable style. These exquisite jewels feature flower-shaped diamonds resulting in a cluster of remarkable
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Tsavorite Flower Bracelet
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
beautiful bracelet is crafted in white gold and diamonds, and adorned by the finest stones such as sapphires
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...

Diamond Cluster Round 0.33 Carat Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Flower Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
natural diamonds Color G - H, Clarity VS - SI1 Round White Diamonds. Comes with a stunning white gold
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Round 1 Carat Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Flower Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
natural diamonds Color G/H Clarity SI1 Round White Diamonds. Comes with a stunning white gold necklace
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Diamond Cluster Flower Earrings 18 Karat White Gold 3.87 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold floral earrings featuring 152 round brilliants weighing 3.87 carats. Beautiful
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.5ct Round Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant Necklace in White Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
centered, balanced, and comfortable for everyday wear. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, the accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.50 Carats Diamond Cluster White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful & Classic Cluster Flower Stud Earrings The earrings are 14K White Gold There are 3.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 1.04 Carats 14 Karat White Gold 1.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White gold cluster earrings featuring 14round brilliants weighing 1.04 carats. Color G-H
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 2.22 Carat Emerald Lace Flower Halo Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
flower silhouette that catches the eye at every angle. The band, meticulously crafted from white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 1.84 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond weighing 0.24 carats, crafted in 18k white gold. Color: F-G Clarity: SI
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.24 Carat Oval Double Halo Flower 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
total weight of 1.24 , exhibiting a captivating I and exquisite SI2. Handcrafted in white gold , the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Flower Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Approx .60 inches at its widest point.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

5.24 Carats Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Gold Platinum Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful & Exotic Flower Ring. The ring is PLT 950/18K White & Yellow Gold There are 3.46
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of diamond flower earrings. Tons of sparkle set on 4 delicately designed flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Flower Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower Diamond, probably white jade (not tested) on white gold earrings. Contemporary work. Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Flower Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower Diamond, probably white jade (not tested) on white gold necklace. Contemporary work. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Flower Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower Diamond, probably white jade (not tested) on white gold bracelet. Contemporary work. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Flower Branch Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold There are 1.00 Carats in Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Flowers earrings in 18kt white gold set with 132 diamonds 0.79 cts and 44 baguette cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Earrings The earrings are 18K White & Yellow Gold There are 0.70 Carats In White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Diamond White Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Flowers necklace in 18kt white gold set with 836 diamonds 12.92 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Flower Branch Ring The ring is 18K White, Yellow, Rose Gold There are 2.50 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

8.78 Carats Diamond Chandelier Gold Flower Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Chandelier Earrings With Flower Design. The earrings are 18K White Gold There are 8.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Earrings The earrings are 18K White & Yellow Gold. The earrings have 2.50 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Flower Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower ring in 18kt white gold set with 80 diamonds 0.44 cts and 20 baguette cut diamonds 0.23 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Flower White Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Flower stylized white gold pendant. Round cut Diamond Diameter: 3.78 millimeters. Length
Category

Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Flower Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Currently a size 6.5 but can be sized to any finger size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vivid Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring showcases a contemporary style with a delicate arrangement of diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black White Diamond Flower Ring 14K White Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Gold Flower Ring Natural Black and White Diamonds Approx weight 20.0 grams 14k White Gold
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Camelia Flower Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
carats of white diamonds set in 18k white gold Approximately 3/4 of an inch in diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Flower Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
18k yellow gold. The diamonds are prong set for maximum brilliance surrounding 1 floating diamonds in
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.98 Carats Diamond Flowers on Bars Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Flowers scattered on white gold bar ring. The ring is 18K White Gold The ring has 0.98Ct in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18ct White Gold Natural White Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Marlow, GB
through its elegant five-stone flower design. Each diamond is meticulously set in smooth rub-over settings
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

0.44 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald Diamond Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Round Emerald is 0.44 Carats There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi Flower Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Three 5 Petal Diamond Flower ring 1.80 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

0.77 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Round Blue Sapphire 0.77 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro Diamond White Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite retro diamond large flower brooch in white gold. Circa 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond and Rose Gold Flower Pendant Chain Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Flower Pendant Necklace. The Chain & Pendant are 18K Rose Gold. There are 0.06 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Flower Petal Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of diamond flower earrings. 1.32 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18KT White Gold Flower Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the refined charm of this 18KT white gold flower pendant, featuring
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Black White Diamond Flower Ring 18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Gold Flower Ring Natural Black and White Diamonds Approx weight 7.60 grams 18k White Gold
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue and White Diamond Flower Ring 14K White Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Gold Flower Ring Natural White Diamonds and natural blue treated diamonds Approx weight
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.73 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 0.35 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.92 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold, Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Rubellite Flower Pendant and Brooch
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
in 18K white gold Pink sapphire round = 3.85 carats Ruby round = 1.05 carats Rubellite
Category

2010s Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds Flower Theme White Gold Carpet Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shining and elegant carpet bracelet in 14 K white gold realized with flower theme all studded by
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.76 Carats Diamond and Blue Corundum Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Flower Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.18 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

AENEA 18k White Gold White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Gold with Pink Sapphires and White Diamonds. The fourth blade of a cloverleaf is rare - just one in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Flower Diamond Pin 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Flower Diamond Pin in 14K White Gold. The pin features 51 round diamonds. Approximately
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Diamond White Gold Flower Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 0.71ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.52 Carats Diamonds and Citrine Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Flower Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.18 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
down. The brooch is about 6.5cm x 2.5cm. This brooch is 18k white gold set with 5 pearls average 10mm
Category

2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

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

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White Gold Diamond Flower For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white gold diamond flower you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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 5250 vintage or 7828 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold diamond flower may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold diamond flower over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Van Cleef Arpels and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our white gold diamond flower for sale are for women, but there are 3232 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Diamond Flower?

The price for a white gold diamond flower starts at $0 and tops out at $1,046,250 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,290.

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 White Gold Diamond Flower
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether diamond studs are better in white or yellow gold depends on your preferences. Yellow gold makes an appealing contrast with clear diamonds and brings warmth to earrings. On the other hand, white gold's cooler appearance can allow the diamonds to take center stage. Choose the variety that you like best. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings.