Kite Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century British Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White 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
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Mexican Modern Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Emerald
2010s American Artist Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
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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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