Violet Diamond
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Unknown Brooches
Amethyst
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Chain Necklaces
Spinel, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Violet Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Violet Diamond?
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.