Vvs Baguette
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Italian Engagement Rings
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Australian Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
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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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