Skip to main content

Sapphire And Aquamarine Earrings

to
10
86
65
32
20
15
96
94
52
38
13
18
81
1
4
2
4
72
28
16
12
9
9
8
to
8
6
3
2
2
25
21
13
10
8
99
1
61
21
Sort By
Peridot, Fancy Sapphire and Aquamarine Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
carat, Pink Sapphire 0.81 carat and Aquamarine 4.47 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Aquamarine and Pink Sapphire Earrings
Located in Genève, CH
aquamarines have a combined weight of 4.09ct, and the sapphires have a combined weight of 2.47ct. The earrings
Category

2010s Swiss Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and sapphire diamond earrings
Located in New York, NY
natural aquamarine and a 1.25-carat round sapphire.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond And Platinum Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of aquamarine, sapphire and diamond earrings, mounted in platinum, set with long cushion-cut
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover the Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine, and Diamond Cluster Earrings, a stunning celebration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Eostre Aquamarine Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Earring
Located in Melbourne, AU
aquamarine 5.45 ct diamond 0.44 ct E/F colour VS Clarity sapphire 0.7ct set in 18k white gold
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Modern 1970 Platinum Earrings with Aquamarines, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
captivating platinum setting. The centerpiece of each earring is a pear-shaped aquamarine, weighing a total of
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sophia D. 16.27 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted platinum earrings by Sophia D. that features a 16.27 carat aquamarine, 0.99
Category

2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire, Peridot, Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Glistering peridot, sapphire, aquamarine, and diamonds cascade in a single row in these drop
Category

2010s North American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

RUCHI Aquamarine and Pavé Blue Sapphire White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Sapphire- 0.70 Cts Aquamarine- 4.04 Cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Aquamarine and Burma Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and modern set of earrings set in 18k white gold with aquamarine and blue sapphire with
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Baroque Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold earrings with blue sapphire, aquamarine and diamond
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
These 18k yellow gold earrings feature one small round blue sapphire (2.5mm) and one small round
Category

2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Sapphire & Aquamarine Large Cascade Earrings
Located in London, GB
Cascade earrings feature a striking waterfall of blue sapphires and aquamarines encased in rub-over
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
yellow and pink sapphires,aquamarine. Earrings total weight 11.20 grams Sapphires weight 5.86 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 17.38 CTS Aquamarine Diamond and Sapphire Earring
Located in New York, NY
Captivating and bold, the Art Deco Style Aquamarine Earring commands attention. *Two baby blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings This impressive
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 13.95 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.23 carats and Diamond 0.40 carat Earrings set in 18K White
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace timeless elegance with these antique-style dangle earrings. Featuring aquamarines, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Eostre Morganite, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is another big statement Dangle Earring. On top of the earring you have Pink Sapphire
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Morganite, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and Pink Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 3.42 carats and Pink Sapphire 2.62 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Earrings set in 18K
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 32.80 Carat Oval Blue Topaz Earrings with Sapphires and Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair is composed of 1.70 carats of blue sapphire cluster flowers, surrounded by 2.90
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

30 Carats of Aquamarine, Morganite and Pink Sapphire Earrings
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarines are 25.3 carats, bordered by Pink Sapphires and Morganite on the earring post. One of Kind with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Aquamarines and pure white VVS2 color F brilliant cut Diamonds. These beautiful dangle earrings have brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Peri...

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 37.25ct. Drop Earring in 18KWG with Tourmaline, Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pink tourmaline and blue sapphire. Sliced Aquamarine Earrings with Gemstone & Diamond in 18 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...

Eostre Aquamarine, Titanium Beads and Diamond Earring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a very interesting earring as it is made of Titanium beads and 18K Rose Gold. The needle
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Sapphire Aqua Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine, sapphire and diamond dangle earrings. Two unusual elongated emerald cut natural aquas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Retro Style Multigem Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
; aquamarine; tourmaline and topaz. The earrings are 1 1'16" wide and 1" long. The multitude of colors makes
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace and Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot - Necklace and Earrings Set Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace & Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot - Necklace and Earrings Set 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Pla...

MAIKO NAGAYAMA Black Opal, Hand Carved Jet with Sapphire and Aquamarine Earring
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
) and black opal, sapphire and hand-carved aquamarine is from MAIKO NAGAYAMA's Haute Couture Collection
Category

2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pink Tourmaline Earrings
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine and Pink Tourmaline. Handcrafted in 18k Rose gold, these earrings have a custom made omega clip to
Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Pink Sapphire, Green Garnet, and Aquamarine Dangle Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire, Apple Green Garnet, and Aquamarine Dangle
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Garnet and Aquamarine Day to Night Earrings
By Baker & Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sapphire, weighing .26cttw • aquamarine, weighing .26cttw • red garnet, weighing .57cttw • tourmaline
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Aquamarine and Sapphire Earrings in 18KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Superbly designed beaded clip-on earrings in 18KT white gold featuring an array of oval cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, White Gold

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Green Amethyst, Topaz and Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Earrings
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
sapphire (2,65 ct), aquamarine (3,07 ct), green amethyst (2,23 ct), topaz (5,72 ct), and lapis lazuli (2,86
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

11.91 Carat Aquamarine Morganite Sapphire And Diamond 18kt White Gold Earring
By Exquisite Fine Jewellery
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
with generous size 11.91ct cut aquamarine teardrops. The Brazilian blues and the pink sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Morganite, White Diamon...

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphire, and Pearl Statement Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Wire and Shephard Hooks. Two Large Aquamarine Cylinders and Faceted Balls, with Two Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Greg Holland Round Diamond Aquamarine Sapphire Platinum Dangle Earring
Located in Auckland, NZ
’ earrings are from my Inspired Collection. Crafted in platinum, and grain set with aquamarine, sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Moss Aqua, Sapphires, and Silver Earring
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
Hot! Hot! Hot! Chill with this moss aqua, green sapphire and silver earring. "Teal Tower" stacks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Silver

d'Avossa Hoop Earrings with Precious Stones Pendants and Black Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
d'Avossa Hoop Earrings in 18 kt gold with a pavé of black diamonds, and Asimmetric Pendants made
Category

2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...

18k Yellow Gold Gray Diamond Stud Earrings with a Rainbow Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
, purple sapphires, rubies, tsavorite garnets and aquamarines. These earrings were made and designed by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Diamond, Aq...

Multi Sapphire and Aquamarine Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These are the designer earrings pair studded in 18K rose gold, features 46 pieces of rose cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine and Sapphire Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ocean blue faceted Aquamarines (22x12mm/21.53cts tw) accented by cabochon cut Blue Sapphires (5x5mm
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of unusual, cushion cut aquamarine posts with an earring drop of round, brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine, Moonstone and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dazzling array of aquamarines, moonstones and sapphires come together to command attention in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire and Aquamarine Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
with glistening diamonds, eye-catching sapphires, and sublime aquamarines. Dimension: 1" x .5"
Category

Late 20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moonstone, Aquamarine, and Sapphire Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
total 8 oval sapphires 5.00 x 3.00mm, 3.64 carats total 16 round Santa Maria aquamarines, 3.00mm, 1.40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Fred Paris Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fred Paris Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total
Category

Mid-20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Rainbow Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabochons and perfectly matched, brilliant aquamarine rounds. At the top of each earring is a fine-quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rainbow ...

Opal, Sapphire and Aquamarine Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with two round sapphires, (3.95 carats total) and two pearshaped aquamarine cabochons, (7.42 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire and Aquamarine 18 Karat Aztec Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of Earrings is Deco inspired Aztec Chandelier and crafted in 18K white gold. The focal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

8.81 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine, French Cut Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
viewed in separate listings. The earrings dangle beautifully and feature Emerald Cut Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Platinum 23.87 Carat Aquamarine Emerald and Sapphire Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Set Earrings with 2 Fancy Cut Aquamarines total weighing 23.87cts, 2 Fancy Cut Emeralds
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Pear Shape Aquamarines and Two Princess Cut Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusually large aquamarine pendaloques are masterfully paired with blue sapphires to form these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Robert Procop De La Vie Blue Sapphire and Aquamarine Platinum Hoop Earrings
By Robert Procop
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
handcrafted in platinum with bright blue Sapphires and scintillating Aquamarines. There are 94 various shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Aquamarine and Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and elegant set of earrings set in 18k white gold with natural aquamarine , blue
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Aquamarine and Sapphire Cabochon Dangle Earrings in White Gold, 4.07 Cts. Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous dangle earrings feature bright, pear-shaped aquamarines bezel set in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

GIA Certified 10.35 Carat Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Sapphire and diamond clip-on earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 GIA
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine and Diamond 18ct Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
gemstones. Each earring is rubover set with a pear shaped ruby, blue sapphire, emerald and aquamarine
Category

Early 2000s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamo...

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Sapphire And Aquamarine Earrings", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Sapphire And Aquamarine Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of sapphire and aquamarine earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 17 vintage versions or 33 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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. Our collection of sapphire and aquamarine earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Artisan styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Tiffany & Co. and Exquisite Fine Jewellery each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of pear cut, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our sapphire and aquamarine earrings for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Sapphire And Aquamarine Earrings?

On average, sapphire and aquamarine earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,500, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $44,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.