Antique Diamond Buckle
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s English Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Buckle
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Sterling Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French High Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century European Edwardian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s American Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Buckle
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Antique Diamond Buckle?
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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