Royal Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Russian Empire Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Wrist Watches
18k Gold
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Royal Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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