6 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s German Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Tanzanian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Dangle Earrings
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 2000s More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s North American Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American More Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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.