6 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Balinese Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s North American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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6 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 6 Carat Pear Shaped 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.
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