1959 Platinum
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Ruby, White Diamond
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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1959 Platinum For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1959 Platinum?
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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