Platinum Diamond Cocktail Watch
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Wrist Watches
White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 16th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Wrist Watches
White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches
Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
- 1
Platinum Diamond Cocktail Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Platinum Diamond Cocktail Watch?
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.