Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Bridal Rings
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat 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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