Diamond Jewelry
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Gemstone: Diamond
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster necklace, the necklace consisting of thirty-two graduating sapphire and diamond clusters, each ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body is a gold spring terminating to a natural pearl, the eyes set with two cabochon-cut rubies, th...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl diamond and ruby brooch, to the centre three pearls horizontally set with two swiss-cut diamonds in-between, surrounded by a marquise-shape frame encrusted with calibre-cut rubies and an outer frame consisted of twelve pearls alternating with twelve swiss-cut diamonds, all mounted in platinum and gold, with gold brooch fittings, to original fitted case by Carrington & Co, circa 1910, measuring approximately 3.6x1.8cm, gross weight 6.1 grams.
Unmarked tested as 18ct and Platinum. Edwardian brooch...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of demantoid garnet and diamond drop earrings, each earring with an oval-cut demantoid-garnet surrounded by a flexible diamond-...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian diamond pendant earrings, each with a central old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.7 carats, surrounded by an old-cut diamond cluster, each cluster suspended from a flexible run of smaller old-cut diamonds, all to a diamond-set tops, the diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 1.5 carats for the pair, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount with yellow gold shepherd hook fitting, circa 1830, measuring approximately 4.3 x 1.3cm, gross weight 4.3 grams.
Unmarked tested as silver front, 15ct gold back and 18ct gold hooks. A pair of Georgian diamond earrings...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of Art Deco Diamond, Pearl and Onyx Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art-Deco diamond, pearl and onyx cufflinks, each face set with swiss-cut diamonds, onyx and natural pearls in a geometric design, all set in platinum to a chain link, circa...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century emerald and diamond plaque dress ring, the central emerald estimated to weigh 0.35 carat, vertically set with 4 old brilliant cut diamonds on the top, bottom an...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.1 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of C...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising of three sets of diamond-set tiers, each with three ...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond brooch, the two natural pearls accompanied by GCS certificate number stating the pearls to be natural ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Amethyst Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian amethyst necklace and earrings, the necklace consisting of thirty-nine oval faceted amethyst, all set in cut-down collets,...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Kite-Shaped Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond kite-shaped pendant, centrally with nine pearls forming a line, between two rose-cut diamond-set triangles each centered with a diamond-set acanthus mo...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the oval-cut sapphire weighing 3.13 carats, set between two round old-cut diamonds weighing 2...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond bracelet, consisting of nine marquise-shaped diamond-set openwork links, each to the centre with a round nat...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring with a tear-drop shaped pearl, accompanied by GCS report st...
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Clover Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian turquoise and diamond clover leaf brooch, the three leaves each set with a cabochon-cut pear-shaped turquoise to the centre of a cl...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque pearl, ruby and diamond navette-shaped ring, the old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.8 carats, vertically set between a whit...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring, the oval faceted sapphire estimated to weigh 1.2 carats, vertically set between two old-cut...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Three Line Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond three-line bracelet, the centre set with square faceted-cut rubies with an estimated total weight 9cts, with two outer lines of brilliant-cut diamonds set with a t...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond cross pendant brooch, the central cushion-cut ruby weighing 1.02 carats, surrounded by a cluster of old-cut diamonds, the arms set with four oval faceted...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Enamel and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French enamel and diamond brooch, the centre depicting an enamelled Egyptian Queen with rose-cut diamond-set headdress decorations, within a rose diamond-set crescent, all mounted in yellow gold with a pierced gallery, bearing French gold marks for 18ct gold, Paris 1847-1919, makers mark P.B. , circa 1880, measuring approximately 2.8cm in diameter, gross weight 5.4grams.
This antique brooch is in good condition, minimal enamel defiant.
An exquisite late-nineteenth century Egyptian revival enamel and diamond brooch from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. After Napoleon’s Egyptian...
Category
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
French Fin De Siècle Enamel and Diamond Peacock Fan Pin
Located in London, GB
A French fin de siècle enamel and diamond peacock fan pin, consisting of nine multicolour enamelled feathers each bearing a rose-cut diamond, to a rose-cut diamond-set palmette decoration and rose-gold handle, with red gold brooch fitting, bearing French hallmark, circa 1895, measuring approximately 6 x 2cm, gross weight 7.7 grams.
Imported Hallmark, gold France after June 2 1893. Pin in good condition for its age with minimal signs of wear.
A striking French enamel and diamond pin...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Natural Pearl Necklace with Diamond Set Snakes
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl an diamond necklace, consisting of three graduating from the centre diamond set snakes, each coiled snake set with old-cut diamonds with cabochon ruby-set e...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond ring, the oval faceted ruby weighing 0.94 carats claw-set between old-cut diamond-set scroll designed sp...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Pair of Victorian Diamond and Red Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Late-Victorian diamond-set gold and enamel cufflinks, each consisted of two circular plaques centrally-set with an old-cut diamond, surrounded by five rose-cut diamonds on ...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century opal and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon cut opal measuring approximately 10.7 x 9mm claw set to the centre...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Festoon Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and emerald festoon swag necklace, the collar necklace decorated with two old brilliant-cut diamond floral clusters and three rose- ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Seven-Stone Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond half eternity platinum ring, the seven round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 0.37 carats in total, all claw set to a platin...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian blue enamel and diamond ring, the oval blue enamel set to the centre with an oval rose-cut diamond, surrounded by six round rose-cut di...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended ...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, the natural saltwater drop shape pearls measuring approximately 11 x 8.3...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Tassel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond tassel drop earrings, each earring comprising three drop tassels of ten natural pearls, accompanied by a Gem & Pearl Laboratory report, with a qua...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
French Enamel and Diamond Egyptian Revival Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century enamel and diamond egyptianesque stick pin, the Egyptian queen with enamel and rose-cut diamond set headdress, to a shaped yellow gold mount with architectu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond five-stone Victorian style ring, the three old octagonal-cut emeralds weighing 1.29 carats, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Colombian origin, claw s...
Category
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Green Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A demantoid garnet and diamond brooch by Bentley & Skinner, in the form of a dragonfly, the en tremblant wings and body encrusted with old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 6.91 carats, and round faceted dematoid garnets weighing a total of 3.91 carats, mounted in silver and yellow gold, hallmarked 18ct gold and silver, London, 2021, made by Bentley & Skinner, measuring approximately 7.2 x 8.5cm, gross weight 34 grams.
This brooch is in perfect condition.
This spectacular brooch was made by Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This piece draws inspiration from Victorian insect brooches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal, Onyx and Diamond Mosaic Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco opal and diamond pendant, the oval panel with opal, onyx and hardstone mosaic depicting the silhouette of a windmill at sunset, within a delicately scalloped rose...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Opal, Onyx and Diamond Mosaic Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco opal and onyx mosaic brooch, the oval panel a mosaic consisting of fire opal, black opal, and onyx, depicting three yachts at sunset, within a delicately scalloped border...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
Victorian Opal and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Victorian opal and diamond flower brooch, with a central old brilliant-cut diamond in a silver collet and five petals each set at centre ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Lattice Work Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian oval diamond lattice brooch with a certificate central natural pearl weighing 4.23 carats, surrounded by two diamond laurel details, set in...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Diamond and Emerald Ring Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and emerald ring three stone ring, the central cushion shaped old cut diamond weighing 2.04cts, flanked by two rectangular mixed cut emeralds, total weight 2.4cts, all in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.61 carats and accompanied by GIA report stating to be of F colour and VVS1 clarity, our claw-set with tapered baguette...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Set Double-Clip Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond set double-clip brooch, of a fluted scrolled fan design, set with baguette-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, the baguette-cut diamonds all in channel settings...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century French Gold Cherub Brooch
Located in London, GB
A French nineteenth century gold cherub brooch, the body of yellow gold with rose-cut diamond encrusted wings, carrying a garland of oval faceted rubies ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Carved Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque carved yellow gold eagle brooch, of neo-classical design including swags, Greek-key motifs and a centrally carved eagle surmounting a single claw-set old brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.2 carats, all mounted in gold and suspending an articulated single pearl drop...
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Ruby and Diamond Set Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century Fabergé ruby and diamond set brooch in yellow gold, the open marquise-shaped gold jewel set with a curved row of rubies and anot...
Category
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Item Code:- CN-40359
Gross Weight:- 18.71 gm
18k Solid White Gold Weight:- 17.99 gm
Natural Diamond Weight:- 3.60 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I )
Earrings Size:- ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Base Metal
Pair of Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond drop earrings, each earring with three old-cut diamonds suspended within a pear-shape diamond frame all beneath an old-cut diamond s...
Category
2010s English Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Diamond Openwork Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond openwork brooch/pendant, to the centre an old mine-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.7 carats, within a cluster formed by fourteen ...
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Garnet and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of rhodolite garnet and diamond floral cluster earrings, the centre of each is set with a round brilliant cut diamond, estimated to weigh 0.30 carats, surrounded by six oval brilliant cut garnets forming petals set between six round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.2 carats, all claw set in rose gold to with a post and scroll fitting, approximately 18mm, circa 1990, later hallmarked for 18ct gold, London 2019, bearing the Bentley & Skinner sponsor mark, gross weight 9.65 grams.
A pair of rhodolite garnet and diamond earrings...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Beautiful Finely detailed Red Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Hand set with Rubies, weighing approx. 2.90tcw and Diamonds, ap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Pink Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Presenting this exquisite heart-shaped pink gemstone necklace, adorned with diamond accents, crafted in 18 karat white gold. This stunning handm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Charm Pendant with Brown Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
10 mm size charm
Brown Diamonds 0.30 ct approx
Chain sold separately
This gorgeous 18 karat yellow gold variation of our pendant is a delicately cra...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Frame her face with the bold and impressive look of these fabulous princess cut diamond stud earrings. Crafted in 14K white gold, each earring features a mesmerizing 0.5 ct. diamond ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Blossom 12-13mm Pearl Convertible Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Diamond Blossom 12-13mm Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, representing timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. Th...
Category
2010s American Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond R Initial Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Diamond R Initial Pendant on 16 Inch Chain. The Pendant Contains Round Single Cut Diamonds of I1 Clarity & H Color Totaling Exactly 0.11 ...
Category
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hollming Fabergé White Enamel Diamond Silver Pill Box
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé white enamel and diamond circular pill box, the translucent white enamel with undulating guilloché ground and circular rock crystal section to top and base, each with a ros...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
Syna Oxidized Silver and Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in oxidized silver & 18 karat yellow gold
Diamonds 1.75 cts approx
Champagne diamonds are graduated beautifully
These Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings are a stunning bl...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces and Other Diamond Jewelry and Watches on 1stDibs
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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