Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Unknown High Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown High Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.