European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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