Diamond Snowflake
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century German Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French More Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s English Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rhodolite, White Gold
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Diamond Snowflake For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Diamond Snowflake?
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.