10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s More Jewelry
White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Empire Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds?
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.