2 Carat Old Mine Diamond
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French More Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, 18k ...
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
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2 Carat Old Mine Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Old Mine Diamond?
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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