2 Ct European Cut Diamond
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings
Emerald
20th Century Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Jade
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Spanish Neoclassical More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Spanish Romantic More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Pa...
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Early Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Dutch Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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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