Kite Diamond
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Irish Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Morganite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
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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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