2 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, SI2 Clarity (C2739-8A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and elegant 2.00 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, distinguished by its graceful silhouette, antique faceting, and the refined appeal of G color. The pear shape lends the stone a ...
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3.01 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - I Color, VS2 Clarity (C2420-12A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and characterful 3.01 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond, featuring I color and VS2 clarity, captures the individuality and enduring appeal of antique diamond cutting. Its grace...
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1.77 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - N Color, VS2 Clarity (C2509-69A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An exceptional 1.77 carat Pear Old Miner cut diamond, showcasing the distinctive character of antique cutting in an elegant pear-shaped form. The N color lends the stone a rich, warm...
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5.05 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - K Color, SI1 Clarity (C2755-8A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An exceptional 5.05 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, distinguished by its graceful silhouette, the golden warmth of K color, and the enduring artistry of antique cutting. Its impressive...
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2.50 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - J Color, SI1 Clarity (C2726-7B)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A captivating 2.50 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond, where an elegant silhouette meets the unmistakable allure of antique diamond cutting. The J color lends a rich, natural warmth, e...
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1.5 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - M Color, VS2 Clarity (C2392-38A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An exceptional 1.50 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, distinguished by its graceful form and M color, brings a striking warmth to the world of antique diamonds. Its golden hue, complemen...
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1.52 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - K Color, VS1 Clarity (C2732-13A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The remarkable pear-shaped of this 1.52 carat Old Miner Cut diamond gives it a graceful presence, while its old mine cutting-style faceting brings depth and variation to the stone’s ...
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1.51 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - H Color, SI2 Clarity (F168-11A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Elegant in form and rich in antique appeal, this 1.51 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond pairs the bright presence of H color with the distinctive character of old-world faceting. Its ...
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3.01 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - J Color, VS2 Clarity (C2726-7A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare pear-shaped Old Miner Cut, this 3.01 carat diamond brings an intriguing combination of antique craftsmanship and graceful proportions. Its J color introduces a delicate warmth...
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1.67 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, SI1 Clarity (C2727-4A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
This 1.67 carats pear-shaped Old Miner is an intriguing meeting of graceful form and antique diamond cutting. At 1.67 carats, this stone combines G color with SI1 clarity, bringing a...
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1.67 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, O-P Color, SI2 Clarity (C2525-18A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The appeal of this 1.67 carat Pear Old Miner diamond lies in its distinctly warm O–P color, a rich antique hue that gives the stone a character all its own. Its graceful pear outline...
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2.19 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, S-T Color, VS2 Clarity (C2272-19A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and characterful pear-shaped Old Miner Cut diamond of 2.19 carats, distinguished by its S-T color and VS2 clarity. Its graceful, tapered silhouette lends the stone a sense of ...
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1.8 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, Q-R Color, SI1 Clarity (C2290-20A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and characterful 1.80 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, where an elegant tapered silhouette meets the rich, earthy character of Q-R color. Its warm coloration gives the stone a vi...
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1.50 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, O-P Color, SI2 Clarity (C2525-7A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare pear-shaped diamond with a rich, naturally warm presence, this 1.50 carat Pear Old Miner Cut stands out for its O-P color and antique-inspired faceting. Its warm coloration gi...
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1.86 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, O-P Color, VVS2 Clarity (C2272-20A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and uniquely characterful 1.86 carat Pear Old Miner cut diamond brings together the graceful shape of a pear with the rich warmth of O-P color. Its antique cutting style gives...
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1.5 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, S-T Color, VS2 Clarity (C2392-28A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and characterful 1.50 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond offers a beautiful alternative to more conventional diamond choices. Its S-T color gives it a warm golden tone, bringing...
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2.75 Carat PEAR OLD MINER, O-P Color, VS2 Clarity (C2589-4A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Rare in its combination of scale and rich coloration, this 2.75 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond commands attention with its warm O-P color and generous proportions. Its deep, warm h...
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3 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - J Color, SI1 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2743-6A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A graceful pear-shaped silhouette meets the unmistakable warmth of antique cutting in this 3-carat Pear Old Miner diamond. Its J color lends a gentle golden tone, while the SI1 clari...
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1.50 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2264-25A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare pear silhouette meets the distinctive appeal of antique cutting in this 1.50 carat Pear Old Miner diamond. Graded G color and VS1 clarity, it combines a bright, near-colorless...
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2.01 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, SI2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2756-34A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 2.01 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, combining the graceful proportions of the pear silhouette with the distinctive faceting of an old cut. Its G color offers a near-co...
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3.00 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, SI2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2743-11A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare 3 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond, GIA certified, combining the graceful outline of a pear shape with the distinctive appeal of old diamond cutting. Graded G color and SI2 cl...
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3.01 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - I Color, VS2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2713-2A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An impressive 3.01 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond, GIA certified, combining the graceful taper of a pear silhouette with the distinctive character of antique cutting. Graded I colo...
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5.01 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - J Color, VVS2 Clarity, IGI Certified (C2550-4B)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An impressive 5.01 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, distinguished by its graceful pear-shaped silhouette and intricate faceting. Its elegant elongated form showcases a captivating inter...
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2 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, VVS2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2592-1A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Excaptional for its graceful pear shape and antique faceting, this 2 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond has a character that feels both timeless and individual. Its broad central facet...
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1.50 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - I Color, VVS1 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2261-35A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
With an elegant pear shape and the exceptional VVS1 clarity, this 1.50 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond offers a beautiful combination of antique character and fine quality. Its I co...
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4 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - H Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2713-6A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A striking expression of antique elegance, this 4-carat Pear Old Miner diamond combines the graceful appeal of its distinctive cut with the subtle warmth of H color. Its VS1 clarity ...
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3.03 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - J Color, VS2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2743-5A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An exceptional 3.03 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, showcasing a distinctive pear-shaped silhouette and captivating faceted brilliance. Its elegant contours combine a graceful, elongat...
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3 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - I Color, SI1 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2713-1A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A remarkable 3.00 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond, GIA certified and graded I color with SI1 clarity, combines impressive size with the distinctive character of antique diamond cutt...
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5.01 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - H Color, SI1 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2713-3A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and magnificent 5.01-carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond carries an unmistakable sense of distinction. GIA certified and graded H color with SI1 clarity, its elongated pear shape...
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5.02 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - K Color, SI1 Clarity, IGI Certified (C2579-4A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An exceptional 5.02 carat Pear Old Miner diamond, where an elegant, elongated silhouette meets the distinctive artistry of antique cutting. Its warm K color lends the stone a golden ...
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3.03 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - G Color, SI2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2743-17A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Rare in its proportions and distinctive in character, this 3.03 carat Pear Old Miner Cut diamond brings together a graceful pear-shaped outline and the individual charm of antique fa...
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3.02 Carat PEAR OLD MINER - J Color, VVS2 Clarity, GIA Certified (C2743-10A)
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The elongated pear silhouette of this 3.02 carat Old Miner Cut diamond gives it an impressive scale, complemented by J color and VVS2 clarity. GIA certified, the stone combines a war...
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GIA Certified 0.10ct Fancy intense purplish pink pear shape Natural Dimond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58601 Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 0.10ctw Fancy Color: Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 3.85 x 2.65 x 1.58 mm Symmet...
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GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Faint pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number:7541676130 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.70 carat Measurements: 7.60 x 4.91 x 3.14 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our 0.70 ...
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GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Green VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1236926377 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 2.00 carat Measurements: 10.85 x 6.95 x 4.43 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow Green FEATURES OF THE DIAMO...
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GIA Certified 1.55 Carat Fancy Yellow Green Si1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2557086013 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.55 carat Measurements: 9.22 X 5.71 X 3.92 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow Green FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
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GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown Si1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7521096039 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.80 carat Measurements: 7.86 X 5.09 X 3.19 mm Color Grade: Faint Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMO...
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GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Light Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6541891980 Carat Weight: 1.01 carat Measurements: 8.17 x 5.08 x 3.38 mm Color Grade: Light Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our 1.01 carats,...
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GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Green-Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2556662629 Carat Weight: 0.52 carat Measurements: 6.87 x 4.16 x 2.54 mm Color Grade:Fancy Light Green-Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our 1.01 carat...
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1.00 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Si2
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56775 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Clarity: SI2 Color: Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.25 ...
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GIA Certified 1.53 Carat Light Greenish Yellow Vs2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6541732696 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.53 carat Measurements: 9.51 X 5.59 X 3.89 mm Color Grade: Light Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
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GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6551696853 Carat Weight: 1.02 carat Measurements: 8.20 x 4.98 x 3.40 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our 1.0...
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GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Vs2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6541732717 Shape And Cut: pear Carat Weight: 1.10 carat Measurements: 8.19 X 5.13 X 3.48 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF T...
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GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Light Green Yellow Si1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2547485879 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.02 carat Measurements: 7.85 x 5.09 x 3.35 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Green Yellow FEATURES OF THE D...
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GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1558696790 Carat Weight: 1.27 carat Measurements: 9.04 x 5.31 x 3.62 mm Color Grade: Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our 1...
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GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Vs1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number:1549802421 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.64 carat Measurements: 9.32 x 5.83 x 3.95 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow FEATURES ...
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GIA Certified 1.01 Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1142828248 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.01 carat Measurements: 9.13 x 5.36 x 3.20 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND:...
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GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1488055447 Shape And Cut: OVAL Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Measurements: 6.98 x 5.37 x 3.39 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE D...
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GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy White Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2205520187 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Measurements: 7.75 x 4.72 x 3.25 mm Color Grade: Fancy White FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our fa...
White Diamond
X GIA cetified Natural Yellow Diamond
Located in Stockholm, SE
Natural GIA Yellow Diamonds: Appreciation & Collecting Natural fancy yellow diamonds have demonstrated remarkable price stability, though recent data shows short-term softness. ...
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GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Faint Brownish Orangy Pink Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6185862942 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.33 carat Measurements: 5.36 x 3.70 x 2.32 mm Color Grade: Faint Brownish Orangy Pink FEATURES OF THE ...
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GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7472506453 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.71 carat Measurements: 7.54 x 4.52 x 2.83 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow This 0.71 carat diamond is a r...
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GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Light Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6422421678 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 4.31 x 6.07 x 2.69 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This L...
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GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 3465404725 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.30 carat Measurements: 4.98 x 3.50 x 2.32 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This ...
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GIA Certified 0.55 Carat Faint Blue VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1395326899 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.55 carat Measurements: 6.91 x 4.25 x 2.53 mm Color Grade: Faint Blue FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our fa...
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GIA Certified 0.32 Carat M Colour VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 3275896533 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.32 carat Measurements: 6.31 x 4.13 x 2.21 mm Color Grade: M Colour FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This M ...
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GIA Certified 4.49 Carat Faint Pink VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6223394810 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 4.49 carat Measurements: 13.9 x 9.40 x 5.28 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This f...
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GIA Certified 0.75 Carat Light Green SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7373762049 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.75 carat Measurements: 7.66 x 4.88 x 2.9 mm Color Grade: Light Green FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This ...
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GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2231077685 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 6.48 x 4.10 x 2.62 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our Fai...
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GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Light Blue SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1389647695 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 6.74 x 4.65 x 2.45 mm Color Grade: Light Blue FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This l...
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.