Platinum And Tahitian Pearl Earrings
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown High Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Pearl, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Spinel, Platinum
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k ...
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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