Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Australian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Palladium
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1940s British Modern Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Unknown Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.