Gia Certification
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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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