European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
Mid-20th Century French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Dutch Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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