Platinum Diamond By The Yard
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s Charm Bracelets
Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American More Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
American Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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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