European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Gilded Age Engagement Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Plat...
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pl...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k 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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