6 Carat Emerald Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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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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