Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
1950s Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Victorian Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s European Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s European Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s European Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1970s British Retro Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Palladium, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
1990s American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1980s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Greek Byzantine Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
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Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Black Diamond Jewelry?
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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