Antique Gemstone Cuts
Early 20th Century European Antique Gemstone Cuts
Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century North American Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Burmese Primitive Antique Gemstone Cuts
Multi-gemstone
1920s American Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century American Retro Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 17th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Cuts
Citrine, 10k Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Gemstone Cuts
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Y...
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Gemstone Cuts
Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1830s Swiss Empire Antique Gemstone Cuts
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century German Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
1880s Antique Gemstone Cuts
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
18k Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s American Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Multi-gemstone, Silver
1880s Antique Gemstone Cuts
18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Cuts
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum
1750s Antique Gemstone Cuts
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Gemstone Cuts
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s English Edwardian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
1780s Antique Gemstone Cuts
Garnet, 18k Gold
1920s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Gemstone Cuts
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, ...
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Amber, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s German Georgian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Gemstone Cuts
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gemstone Cuts
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.