1920s Diamond And Onyx Jewelry
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
European Drop Earrings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
French More Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
French Drop Earrings
Onyx, Diamond
Early 20th Century European Cufflinks
Onyx, Diamond
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Carnelian, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
Unknown Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Unknown Cocktail Rings
Onyx
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
French Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century American Cufflinks
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
French Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Coral
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1920s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French More Objets d Art and Vertu
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Pink Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
American Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 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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