European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Israeli Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...
Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings
Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Platinum
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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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