2 Ct European Cut Diamond
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Regency Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 17th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 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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