Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s German Contemporary More Jewelry
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary More Jewelry
Amber, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Ameth...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 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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