2 Ct European Cut Diamond
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Egyptian Retro Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s German Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
European More Rings
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rhodium
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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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