Diamond Collet
Antique 1750s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s British Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bridal Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
1990s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Cufflinks
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Edwardian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique Mid-19th Century British Modernist Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Canadian Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
American Brooches
Diamond
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
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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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