Platinum And Diamond Pearl Clasps
Antique Early 1900s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1990s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Steel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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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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