Antique Pavers
Late 19th Century French School Antique Pavers
Bronze
1920s American Antique Pavers
1920s American Art Deco Antique Pavers
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pavers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pavers
Diamond, 14k Gold
17th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1860s British High Victorian Antique Pavers
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Antique Pavers
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Antique Pavers
19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Medieval Antique Pavers
Etching, Aquatint
19th Century Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold
17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Pavers
Limestone
Early 20th Century Antique Pavers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Pavers
Garnet, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pavers
Platinum
Late 19th Century French Antique Pavers
Sapphire, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Pavers
Crystal
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pavers
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Pavers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pavers
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Pavers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 17th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pavers
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Pavers
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1920s Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Crystal
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pavers
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Pavers
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Pavers
Crystal, Silver
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Pavers
Crystal, Enamel
1890s French Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pavers
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
19th Century Art Deco Antique Pavers
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
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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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