1940s Platinum Diamond Jewelry
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s British Engagement Rings
White Diamond
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
American More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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1940s Platinum Diamond Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1940s Platinum Diamond Jewelry?
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.
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