1940s Platinum Diamond Jewelry
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1940s European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Artisan Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s North American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
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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