European Cut Diamond 3 Carat
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s North American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Jugendstil Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k 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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