Sapphire Diamond Pendant In Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Emer...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Spanish Modernist Link Bracelets
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Sapphire Diamond Pendant In Platinum For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sapphire Diamond Pendant In Platinum?
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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