Diamond Collet
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern More Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1930s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Diamond Collet?
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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