Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond Pendant
20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Tourmaline, Quartz, Garnet, Diamond, Beryl, Yello...
20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
20th Century Artist Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Qua...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 24k Gold
Late 20th Century Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 24k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pl...
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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