Estate Jewelry With Pave Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Estate Jewelry With Pave Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs
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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