Gia Certified 11 Carat Round Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1990s British Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
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Gia Certified 11 Carat Round Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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