15 Carat Vs1 Fancy Yellow
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
1990s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Ball Gowns
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15 Carat Vs1 Fancy Yellow For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 15 Carat Vs1 Fancy Yellow?
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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