2 Carat Old Mine Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire
Antique 19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Australian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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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