Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond
Antique 1890s Victorian Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 2000s More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1780s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Cluster Rings
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Early Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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