Cushion Cut Diamond 8 Carat
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine
Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Beryl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Beryl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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Cushion Cut Diamond 8 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Cushion Cut Diamond 8 Carat?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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