Platinum Diamond By The Yard
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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How Much is a Platinum Diamond By The Yard?
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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