1920s Diamond And Onyx Jewelry
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, Platinum
1990s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Hematite, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Cufflinks
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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