10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds
2010s More Jewelry
White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Artist Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonsto...
Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Platinum
Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold...
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s American More Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum
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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.