Kite Diamond
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Platinum
2010s American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artist Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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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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