Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
1970s Italian Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel
1990s Australian Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
1990s American Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Silver
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s British Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Opal, White Gold
1990s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
1960s British Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
1950s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
1970s European Modernist Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1990s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Coral, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1960s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Steel
1990s American Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel
1980s North American Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century European Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s American Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Modernist Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Regency Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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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