Diamond Tassel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
1990s Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco More Necklaces
Agate
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond Tassel For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Diamond Tassel?
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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