European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Vintage 1930s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s European Post-War Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Jugendstil Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White 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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