Diamond Collet
Antique 1880s French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Steel
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cufflinks
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Vanity Items
Yellow Gold, 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.
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