Platinum And Diamond Pearl Clasps
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
French Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
French More Bracelets
Diamond, Coral, Natural Pearl, Platinum
American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 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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