European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1890s Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
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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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