Kite Diamond
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold...
American More Rings
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Artist Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Bangles
Diamond, Gold
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose ...
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pyrite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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