1940s Platinum Diamond Jewelry
Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Solitaire 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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