Estate Jewelry With Pave Diamonds
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much are Estate Jewelry With Pave Diamonds?
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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