5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
Vintage 1930s American More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1890s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow G...
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Antique Early 1900s English Bridal Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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