6 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethys...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Argentine Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Platinum
Antique 1760s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.