Platinum 12 Carats Diamond Bracelet
Vintage 1970s French Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
2010s American Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pla...
Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
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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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