Kite Diamond
Late 20th Century Modernist More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gree...
2010s Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century More Bracelets
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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How Much is a Kite 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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