3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Spinel
2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
2010s More Jewelry
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s Zambian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
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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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