1940s Platinum Diamond Jewelry
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Modernist Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Contemporary Brooches
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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