1960s Art Deco Diamond Ring
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Beryl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 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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