Diana M Fine Jewelry

Find the exact piece of diana m fine jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. An item from our selection of diana m fine jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 14 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives.

On average, a piece of diana m fine jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $5,270, while they’re typically $1,890 on the low end and $186,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Located in New York City, esteemed fine jewelry house Diana M. Jewels was established in 1981 by Diana Musheev. A third-generation jewelry designer born in Riga, Latvia, Musheev is widely known for her exquisite earrings, engagement rings and necklaces that feature precious sapphires, emeralds and white or colored diamonds as well as the incredibly rare Paraiba tourmalines. The latter come from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraiba, Brazil, and are treasured as much for their extraordinary color as their scarcity.

Musheev, a GIA-certified gemologist and graduate of the Moscow School of Design, has been designing jewelry since she was 16. 

At an early age, Musheev had already mastered the ability to envision how she might create adornments that would best accentuate a precious or semi-precious stone’s natural characteristics and create a flattering dynamic between the jewelry and the wearer. The designer inherited this gift from her mother and grandmother, who created custom jewels for the European elite. Musheev says her jewelry transforms those who wear it and proudly states that ”some women fear the fire and some women become it.” 

Some of the most prestigious names in retail, such as Neiman Marcus and Saks, carry Diana M. Jewels collections. Musheev’s noteworthy clients have included Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, Tina Knowles (mother of award-winning pop star Beyoncé) and music producer and former Columbia Records president Clive Davis. 

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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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