Diamond Collet
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1750s English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
English Chandelier Earrings
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s English Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s English Retro Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond Collet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Diamond Collet?
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.