Diamond Solitaire Transition
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s European Early Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Post-War Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
American Solitaire Rings
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A transitional cut diamond bridges the chunky old Euro diamonds of the old world and the flashy stones of today. With the advent of new technology in the 1920s, the old European diamond began to “transition: to the early modern cut or early American cut, the transitional cut diamond. In the 1930s and 1940s, transitional cut diamonds were most often used in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best setting for a solitaire diamond is the prong setting. In such a setting, the stone is held in place with a minimal amount of metal allowing more light to pass through the diamond resulting in added brilliance. Find a collection of solitaire diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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