2 Ct European Cut Diamond
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century European Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1850s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s European Artisan Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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2 Ct European Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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