Swirl Baguette
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s More Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Other
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
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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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