Antique Diamond Clasp
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1620s Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1910s American Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1920s British Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Onyx, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Turquoise, 18k Gold
17th Century English Antique Diamond Clasp
Canvas
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
1920s American Antique Diamond Clasp
1840s British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1800s European Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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