Platinum And Diamond Pearl Clasps
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1910s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s German Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Charm Bracelets
Coral, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Pl...
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
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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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