Garrard Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Brooches
Diamond
1990s Unknown Modern More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Band Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
English Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1920s Colombian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
Diamond
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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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