Van Cleef And Arpels Platinum Jewelry
Late 20th Century French Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Bangles
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Link Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Cufflinks
18k Gold
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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