Platinum Collar
1990s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Hellenistic Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Steel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Bangles
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Cufflinks
Agate, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.