Diamond Buttons
20th Century Cufflinks
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
White Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Pinchbeck
2010s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Carnelian, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
9k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Link Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro More Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro More Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cufflinks
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond
English Stud Earrings
Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
1990s Cufflinks
Swiss Wrist Watches
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cufflinks
Amethyst, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Artisan Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cufflinks
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century European Cufflinks
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Cufflinks
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Cufflinks
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k 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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