Platinum 20 Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Classical Roman Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cufflinks
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 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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