European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
2010s European Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s American Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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European Cut Diamond 3 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a European Cut Diamond 3 Carat?
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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