Jadeite Diamond
Vintage 1970s Unknown More Bracelets
White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Jade, Diamond
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond
Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s More Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Chinese Stud Earrings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s More Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Jade, 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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