Platinum Diamond Briolette
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Unknown Chandelier Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unknown Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Fire Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Greek Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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Platinum Diamond Briolette For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Platinum Diamond Briolette?
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.