Antique Diamond Clasp
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Antique Diamond Clasp
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Diamond Clasp
Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Romantic Antique Diamond Clasp
Coral, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1880s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s American Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
1870s Italian Modernist Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Diamond Clasp
Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Coral, Gold, Enamel
1910s Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Jade, Gold
1910s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum
1910s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Artist Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Sapphire
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Diamond Clasp
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Clasp
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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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