11 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Retro Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Retro Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s American Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Dome Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Other
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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11 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 11 Carat Cushion Cut 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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