Antique Pavers
1860s French Antique Pavers
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
19th Century Swiss Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
1850s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s French Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s French Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
1920s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pavers
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Pavers
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Thai Modern Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique Pavers
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Pavers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s German Antique Pavers
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1880s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1890s European Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1910s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Edwardian Antique Pavers
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Yellow 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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