Old European Diamond Flower Ring
2010s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1930s Colombian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Empire Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Ukrainian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Estonian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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Old European Diamond Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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