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Berca Original 1970 1.67Kt White Diamond White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
brilliant cut white diamond surrounded by five round white diamond set leaves, 18 Carat white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moiseikin 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A floral pendant consisting of 18K white gold, blue sapphires and 0.32ct diamond presents you
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Flower Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite Van Cleef Arpels diamond flower earrings beautifully capture the Maison’s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dogwood Flower Earrings #21383
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Dogwood Flower Earrings- These graceful dogwood flower earrings
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: 14K White Gold Primary Stone: One Hundred Round Brilliant Diamonds
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Designer Oval Flower Diamond Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This beautiful diamond ring is set in 18k white gold and has a unique artistic appearance. The 4
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold approx. 9ctw Diamond Pave Flower Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold approx. 9ctw Diamond Pave Flower Brooch This stunning 9.0ctw Diamond Flower Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Beauvince Flower Diamond Pendant Necklace 2.00 Ct Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: I Diamond Clarity: VS - SI (Very Slightly Included - Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White
Category

2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AENEA 18k White Gold Pink Sapphires White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
fourth leaf in perfect E-F/VVS diamonds even moves! Ring handcrafted in 18 k White Gold and Palladium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Palladium, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Flower Motif Blue and White Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k white gold mounts a natural blue and white diamond cluster star shaped diamond stud earrings
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

De Grissogono Flower Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grissogono Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Diamonds 4.92ctw US Size 5.75 Retail $34,800.00
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Engraved Diamond Flower Ring 0.24cttw 14k White Gold
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
in a wide range of ring sizes and 14 karat white gold or yellow gold or rose gold). Diamond total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 2CT Round Diamonds Flower Cocktail Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Radiant and refined, this 14K white gold flower cocktail necklace showcases a romantic floral
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 0.75ctw Fancy Brown White Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Channel Set - 2 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Mid Century French diamond 18k white gold flower ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, accented by nine sparkling side stones in luminous 18k white gold.
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond earrings containing 2 round rubies of gem quality weighing .46pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century French diamond 18k white gold flower ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, accented by nine sparkling side stones in luminous 18k white gold.
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Flower Stud Earring 14k White Gold Minimalist
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Flower Stud Earring 14k White Gold Minimalist Jewelry Diamond Tops Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire White Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower 18K Rose Gold Flower Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.80x2.50x1.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "24 White Diamonds 0.18 CT 2 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 4.35x3.95x3.35cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "390 White Diamonds 7.09 CT 18KW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.80x2.30x2.40cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "232 White Diamonds 1.41 CT 18KW 7.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.30x5.10x3.60cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "1094 White Diamonds 11.90 CT 18KW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Flower Rose White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's rose and white gold diamond and Ruby cocktail flower design ring. design top. 1 round
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Delicate White Gold White Diamond Black Enamel Flower Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND 57-0,04-4/5 Size 16.5 Weight 1.66
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

7 Diamond Flower Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Citrine Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spring has eternally sprung in this bright and colorful flower brooch. The 18 karat white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 6 Asscher cut = 0.88cttw Color: G / H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Emerald Flower Brooch with Diamonds Fancy Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Emerald Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds 9 Emeralds - 2.50 CT 377
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

14K White Gold Flower Citrine Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
White Gold > Gemstone - Citrine > Gemstone Weight - 0.78 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Zeghani 14K White Gold .39 CTW Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Stuart, FL
Zeghani 14k white gold .39 CTW diamond flower pendant. The diamonds in the pendant are round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.12ctw Diamond Flower Stud Earrings, 14k White Gold, Dainty
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 30 stones round brilliant cut .9 mm approximately .12 total carats G-H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold Flower 1.71 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold Flower 1.71 TDW This beautiful estate bracelet is finely
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
White Gold (stamped and/or tested) Metal Weight: 8.7 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14KT White and Rose Gold Double Flower Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated and elegant ring featuring a floral design with round-cut white diamonds. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire White Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower 18K Rose Gold Flower Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.30x0.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "42 White Diamonds 0.17 CT 6 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire White Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 3.10x2.95x3.45cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 White Diamonds 0.10 CT 1 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.80 CTW Flower Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
0.80 CTW Flower Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k White Gold These elegant ladies’ huggie earrings
Category

2010s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 18K White Gold White and Brown Diamond Flower Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Southampton, PA
A fabulous floral motif sets this 18K White Gold ring from Le Vain apart in the best way possible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold 30.50 Carat Long Sapphire Diamond Flower Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KTWG NECKLACE 16.30CTS DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE 14.29CTS, 42.19 GM 363ST 18K white gold sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

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

White Onyx Diamond Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set as the 4th petal as well as set in the center of the flower. Made in 18k rose gold with a 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Colored Sapphires Tanzanite Diamonds White Gold Flowers Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming ring in 14 kt white gold, with a fabulous design, all studded with diamonds and mounted
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking flower-form brooch crafted in 14K white gold, showcasing five vivid blue lapis lazuli
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold ring features a 2.33-carat yellow sapphire with a vibrant golden hue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Flower Cluster Studs 1.47 Carat Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
- H Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White Gold  Setting: Prong Set Diameter
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Flower Cluster Studs 1.47 Carat Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
- H Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White Gold  Setting: Prong Set Diameter
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Blue Sapphire White Diamond Tulip Flower White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 20-Round 57-0,06-4/5A Blue Sapphire 20
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold Flower 1.71 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate bracelet is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Louis Vuitton Petite Fleur Flower White Gold Diamond Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Louis Vuitton featuring their iconic four-petal flower design in 18k white gold set with a
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flowers Petal Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flowers Petal Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings captures the essence of delicate beauty
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Floral Flower Bouquet White Diamonds 14K White Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
White Gold. Floral Flower Bouquet 14K White Gold 0.80 CTW Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Green Agate Flowers White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and light link bracelet in 9K white gold composed of white gold flowers detailes studded by
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Aaron Basha 18kt White Gold Green Flowers White Diamonds Shoes Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Bergamo, BG
Aaron Basha signed pendant made of 18kt white gold , White Diamonds nd enamel Welcome to our
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Yellow And White Diamond Flower
Located in New York, NY
Flower Pendant. The focal point is graced by immaculate white diamonds, encircled by a dainty halo of
Category

20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow And White Diamond Flower
Yellow And White Diamond Flower
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Medium Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pave diamond medium flower ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 157 round white
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Large Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pave diamond large flower ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 218 round white
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Dazzling Flower-designed Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond is set in 18K white gold with a high-quality polish. The necklace is perfect for any occasion
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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.