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White Gold Diamond Pave Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite White Gold Diamond Pave Link Ring will add the perfect touch of sparkle for any
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Cuban Link Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
5.20 mm Weight: 7.50 grams 14K yellow gold diamond cuban band ring with a half round shank. Pre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Certified natural pave diamonds sterling silver statement link ring wedding ring
Located in Delhi, DL
The ring consists of; Diamond weight- 1.77cts Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin
Category

2010s Indian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

0.95 Carat Pavé Diamond Link Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K White Gold. Approx. Diamond Weight: 0.95 Carat. Diamond quality: G-H and clarity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cocktail Ring with Rose Gold Pavé Chain Link Band
Located in New York, NY
a stunning Pave Chain Link Band. Sparkling with a total of 70 Diamonds weighing 0.57 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Pave Curb Link Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Cartier 18 karat white gold wide pave ring featuring 408 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Round Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring 14 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white & rose gold Diamond Details: Approx. 2ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.57cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Band Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.41Cttw Rachel Koen Pave Diamond Chain Link Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Trendy and chic, pave chain link diamond ring. Crafted in bright 14k yellow gold, pave-set round
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Pave Chain Link Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.23Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Simple and sophisticated, pave chain link diamond ring. Crafted in bright 14k yellow gold with pave
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.95cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Carat Round Cut Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring 14 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approx. 2.5ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 0.50cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Polished Curb Link Band Ring with Pavé Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Make a statement with this bold and stylish curb link ring, crafted in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen 0.95Cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.69 Carat Pave Diamond Oval Link Collapsible Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 1.69ctw Pave Diamond Oval Link Collapsible Ring Style: Women's Diamond Oval Link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Panther Link Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 Elegance meets contemporary design in this stunning diamond band ring, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.60 Carat Diamond Pave Cuban Link 18-Karat Fashion Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural 0.60 Carat Diamond Pave Cuban Link Fashion Ring This stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Elizabeth Fine Jewelry 1.00 Carat Pavé Diamond Link Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond Chain Link Band Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and luxury
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Flexible Link 1.60 Carat Pave Diamond Band Ring in Platinum with Milgrain Detail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Shown here is a stunningly chic flexible link pave diamond band ring in luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Wide Pave Diamond Link Eternity Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold wide pave link eternity band ring featuring 210 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chain Link Ring Band 18K White Gold 0.39cttw
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Medium Stackable Curb Link Cocktail 14 Karat Three Tone Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Separate Pave Curb Link Rings. Can be worn in different combinations, separately and together. (They are
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Pavé Diamond Chain Link Cluster Cocktail Band -14k Round 1.50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS1 - SI1 Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Band Theme: Chain Link Features: Pavé Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Curb Cuban Link Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold 1.50 cts of a Variety of Fancy Colored and Silvery Tinted Diamonds Diamonds look
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow & White Gold Pave Diamond Center Curb Cuban Link Band Ring Sz 9
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Color Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Link Design 0.12 Ct Round Cut Diamond Pave Sapphire Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Link Design 0.12 CT Round Cut Diamond Pave Sapphire Band Ring A wedding band or an
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

0.71 Carat Pave Diamond Link Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold 0.71ctw Pave Diamond Link Band Style: Women's Diamond Link Band Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chain Link Ring Band 18K Rose Gold 1.00Cttw Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Flexible Link Ring with Diamond Pavé in 18K Gold
By Brilliance Quadrant
Located in White Plains, NY
Gorgeous, bold, and stylish. Decorated with diamonds for a sprinkle of luxury. It is flexible for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Gabriel & Co. Pave Diamond Woven Link Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New Gabriel & Co. Pave Diamond Woven Link Band Ring in 14K Gabriel & Co. Pave Diamond Woven Link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

New Gabriel & Co. Baguette and Pave Diamond Link Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
New Gabriel & Co. Baguette and Pave Diamond Link Band Ring in 14K Gabriel & Co. Baguette and Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Knot Ring with Diamonds
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pave link diamond ring with 1.20 ct diamonds vs clarity F colour
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Pave Link Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold diamond pave' link ring, containing 198 round full cut diamonds of very fine
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pavé Link Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond pave' link ring, containing 220 round full cut diamonds of very fine
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Pave' Link Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold diamond pave' link ring, containing 180 round full cut diamonds of very fine
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pavé Link Ring with Matte Finish
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond pave' link ring with matte finish, containing 80 round full cut
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Pave Link Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1ctw of round brilliant pave set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 19th Century French 18k Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet Pave Diamond
Located in London, GB
platinum topped diamond-set head of the ring is a much later replacement, which would have taken place in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Elisia Diamond Pave White Gold Necklace, Earrings and Ring Set
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
1.75” by 0.37”, boasting a total of 3.00 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 8.4 grams and is set with
Category

20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 3ctw of round brilliant diamonds, Diamonds are H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliantly blaze up your look with this stunning yellow gold diamond pave Cuban link estate ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.86 Carat Diamond Pave White Gold Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold ring with chain links. This ring features 0.86 carat of diamond pave set (G/SI1).
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Link Style Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold diamond pave link style ring, containing Specifications: additional: DIAMONDS
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chimento Link 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
exceptional piece is expertly set with incredibly dazzling diamonds that weigh 0.54 carats in total. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chimento Link 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
exceptional piece is embellished with resplendent diamonds that weigh 1.67 carats in total. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chimento Link 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
masterfully crafted from 18K white gold, splendidly decorated with a total of 0.54 carats of diamonds. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Eternity Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.56cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold. 0.50 carats in diamonds.
Located in Surfside, FL
Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold with approximately 0.50 carats in diamonds. Size 8.This
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold. 0.50 carats in diamonds.
Located in Surfside, FL
Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold with approximately 0.50 carats in diamonds. Size 8.This
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Pave Cuban Link Unisex Ring 14K Yellow Gold 2.20cttw
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond Cuban link ring weighs approximately 15.3 grams and showcases 2.20 carats of
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.35 Carat Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Rose Gold Chain Link Fashion Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a gorgeous fashion ring. The ring contains 2.35 carats in round brilliant pave Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Oval Link Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 154 round brilliant cut = 2.85cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

1.59 Carat Cuban Link Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pavé Set
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link ring. By Alexander of Beverly Hills. 257 round brilliant diamonds, 1.59
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.57 Carat Cuban Link Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pavé Set
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 340 round brilliant diamonds, 2.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 2.55 Carat Cuban Link Ring 18 Karat White Gold Pavé Set
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 340 round brilliant diamonds, 2.55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander 2.89 Carat Cuban Link Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pavé Set
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Ultra modern diamond cuban link ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 378 round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 2.67 Carat Cuban Link Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Pavé Set
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Ultra modern diamond cuban link ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 378 round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 4.30ct Cuban Link Ring 18k White Gold Pavé Set
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Ultra modern diamond cuban link ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 496 round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Interlocking Link Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Measurements: 0.90″ x 0.70″ x 0.80″ Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

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

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Diamond Pave Link Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond pave link rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of diamond pave link rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern diamond pave link rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., Chimento and Alexander of Beverly Hills are consistently popular. There are many round cut and baguette cut diamond pave link rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of diamond pave link rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Diamond Pave Link Rings?

Prices for diamond pave link rings start at $460 and top out at $52,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,895.

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.