5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Go...
2010s Italian Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Go...
Antique 1860s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Citrine, Peridot, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Jugendstil Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver,...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Japanese Aesthetic Movement Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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