Gia Certification
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Titanium
Early 20th Century Brooches
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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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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