Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond Pendant
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Pyrite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire
Vintage 1970s Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Pocket Watches
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Balinese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 1...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sap...
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold
Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Russian Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
20th Century Swiss Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond Pendant?
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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