Royal Diamond
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Brazilian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1970s British Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
20th Century French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Empire Table Lamps
Ormolu
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain
Porcelain
1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Board, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Swiss Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 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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