Royal Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English High Victorian Candlesticks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wedding Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century North American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Silk, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Medieval Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s North American Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond
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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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