Rare Jewels
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Figurines and Sculptures
Crystal, Silver
2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Bracelets
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gol...
2010s East Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century Israeli Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
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How Much are Rare Jewels?
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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