Platinum Tiara
Vintage 1910s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Japanese More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s French Vanity Items
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
2010s American Modern Bridal Rings
2010s American Modern Bridal Rings
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Post-War More Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Russian Empire More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
British More Bracelets
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How Much is a Platinum Tiara?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.