5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Antique 1880s British Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Palladium
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Rhodium
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium
20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Etruscan Revival Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...
2010s British More Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Dome Rings
Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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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