Diamond Collet
Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 1890s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Zircon, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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