Jadeite Diamond
Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Indian Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 22k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Jadeite Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Jadeite Diamond?
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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