European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Antique Late 19th Century Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Dutch Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1980s French Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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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