1959 Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, ...
Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s More Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Modern Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 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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