Art Deco Diamond Dress Clips
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown More Jewelry
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Modern Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
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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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