1 Carat Old Mine Diamond
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Dutch Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Dangle Earrings
Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
1990s Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 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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