1960s Art Deco Diamond Ring
20th Century American Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s South American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel...
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White...
2010s Italian Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, ...
2010s Italian Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco More Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
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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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