Harry Winston Classic
1990s Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Armenian Clip-on Earrings
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Wrist Watches
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Evening Dresses
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Recent Sales
Early 2000s North American Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
20th Century American Cufflinks
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1970s More Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
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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