2 Ct European Cut Diamond
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel
1990s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s European Baroque Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
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2 Ct European Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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