Royal Diamond
2010s French Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Romanian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Malagasy Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s German Romantic Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Empire Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Empire Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
English Brooches
Diamond
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
2010s Australian Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Blue Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Late 20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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How Much is a Royal Diamond?
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.