Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Jewelry
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Cultured P...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
American Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s North American Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Diamond
2010s American Engagement Rings
Sapphire
2010s North American Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire
2010s North American Three-Stone Rings
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
American Clip-on Earrings
White Gold, 18k Gold
American Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Jewelry?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.