Kite Diamond
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Quartz, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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Kite Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
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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