European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
2010s French Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1870s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s European Artisan Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Empire Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Swedish Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s European Cluster Rings
20th Century European Modern Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
Mid-20th Century French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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