Diamond Squirrel
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s European Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brooches
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gol...
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
1990s Italian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Ruby, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, 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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