Platinum And Diamond Pearl Clasps
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Pla...
Early 20th Century English Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum,...
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Platinum And Diamond Pearl Clasps For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Platinum And Diamond Pearl Clasps?
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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