Antique Gemstone Cuts
1880s British Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Natural Fiber
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gemstone Cuts
Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1890s Swiss Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s German Antique Gemstone Cuts
Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1810s English George IV Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 15k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century European Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Opal, 18k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Aquamarine, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Tourmaline, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
1880s European Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A sugarloaf cut gemstone or cabochon cut involves one of the oldest stone-cutting techniques. It sees that the doming and polishing of a gemstone are carried out, which gives it a flat edge that is best suited for a fine jewelry setting. It is most popular for displaying the natural colors of stones in their pure state. Shop a diverse range of vintage sugarloaf cut gemstone rings on 1stDibs today.