Estate Diamond Cross
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Vanity Items
Black Diamond, Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond Cross For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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