Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings
Late 20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Earrings
Rhodium, Base Metal
1990s French Baroque Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandelier Earrings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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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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