1 Carat Old Mine Diamond
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s European Russian Empire Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century European Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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1 Carat Old Mine Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1 Carat Old Mine Diamond?
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.
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