Genuine Diamond Beads
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Caribbean Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Larimar, Apatite, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Malagasy Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 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.
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