European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s British Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s European Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Rhodium, 18k Gold, Gold...
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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