1/10 Carat Round Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the solitaire diamond necklace. This understated yet dazzling diamond-forward piece the perfect way to highlight every bi...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,034 / item
14k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel set diamond necklace, Floating diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, 14k gold, Dainty diamond necklace trio diamond necklace, floating diamond, bezel necklace, weddin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,157 / item
18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel set diamond necklace, Floating diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, 14k gold, Dainty diamond necklace trio diamond necklace, floating diamond, bezel necklace, weddin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
The necklace features 47 round diamonds with a total weight of 1.45 carats, each set in smooth bezel settings that give a modern and secure finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,157 / item
18k Gold Diamond Bezel Necklace Diamond Bar Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut diamond. Eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,034 / item
14k Gold Diamond Bezel Necklace Diamond Bar Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut diamond. Eac...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald cut diamond Bezel bracelet in Platinum
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bracelet in PT950 bezel set 7'' long 47 stones F-G VS Emerald cut diamond Total Carat Weight:6.11ct
Diamond, Platinum
$2,600 / set
1.20 Carat Diamond Bezel Drop Chain Earring
Located in New York, NY
0.20 carat each diamond stationed in a 14k white gold bezel Total weight: 1.20 carat GHSI1 quality diamond 14k white gold cable chain Push back post 3 inch drop Original desig...
Diamond, 14k Gold
4.85ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Necklace
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace features a series of emerald-cut diamonds, each meticulously bezel-set in 14K gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,080Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Bezel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined bezel-set diamond eternity band by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid platinum and distinguished by its bold, sculptural proportions. The ring is set with 28 round brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,259Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Bezel Baguette Diamond Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 18K rose gold and features 7 baguette cut, bezel set diamonds weighing 0.28 carat. This bangle has a color grade (H) and a clarity grade of SI2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Black Jubilee Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 116244
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel mid-size 36mm Rolex Datejust reference 116244, featuring a black Jubilee diamond dial and a factory-set bezel adorned with 52 round brilliant-cut diamonds. It is fi...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Tennis Bezel Set Bracelet with Asscher Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bezel Set Bracelet with Asscher Cut Diamond Set in Platinum Encrusted with pave on the baskets totaling 1.15ct 36 Asscher Cut Diamonds totaling 8.23CT (about 0.22ct ea.) Si...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamonds Bezel Tennis Bracelet
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamonds bezel tennis bracelet, containing 20 round full cut brown and white diamonds weighing 1.30cts.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Platinum Rounded Diamond Bezel Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 15.47g Rounded Diamond Bezel Approx. 3.06ct H-VS1 Tennis Bracelet Measurements 7in
5.66ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Necklace
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking blend of modern elegance and expert craftsmanship, the 5.66-carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel-Set Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow or White Gold is a testament to sophisticated...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.79ct Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4.79ct Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Tennis Bracelet in 14K Gold is a modern reimagining of a timeless classic.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.95ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Necklace
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern blend of elegance and precision, the 0.95-carat Bezel-Set Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace in 14K Gold is a testament to refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds bezel set 7 Stones Necklace Diamond Pendant Necklace 14kt 0.74ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamonds bezel set necklace, adjustable from 16-18-20" The diamonds are ethically sources and conflict free. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.76gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NECKLACE-16-20"" NATU...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond bezel set Necklace Diamonds Yard Pendant Necklace 14kt Gold 0.43ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamond bezel set necklace, adjustable from 16-18-20" The diamonds are ethically sources and conflict free. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.80gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NECKLACE-16-20"" NATUR...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds bezel set necklace 19 stones necklace diamond pendant necklace 14KT
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamond bezel set necklace, adjustable from 16-18-20" The diamonds are ethically sources and conflict free. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.60gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NECKLACE-16-20"" NATUR...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Mid-Size 31mm Diamond Bezel & Dial 178384
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lady's 31mm mid-size stainless steel Rolex Datejust reference 178384. Featuring a black dial with diamond-set hour markers and a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with approximately 4...
Diamond, Steel
1.41ct Diamond and Green Emerald Bezel Set Necklace
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace features a captivating blend of emerald and diamonds. A 0.45ct emerald-cut green emerald is bezel-set at the center, showcasing its vibrant hue. Surrounding t...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Graduated Thick Bezel Diamond Platinum Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The thick bezel settings protect each diamond while creating a modern, sleek aesthetic that differs from traditional prong settings.
Diamond, Platinum
$632Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Bezel Set Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$608Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Bezel Set Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$538Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Bezel Set Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$561Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Bezel Set Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Peridot Diamond Ring, 1.6 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Bezel Modern Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Bright green peridot has a sleek modern look in this crisp east-to-west bezel ring!
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Diamond Round Faceted Bezel Tennis Bracelet 6" Inches
Located in New York, NY
This feminine and luxe tennis bracelet is made up of the most lovely, multifaceted rose cut diamonds, reminiscent of vintage-era Art Deco jewelry style. Set in real, solid .925 sterl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Sunburst Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Sunburst Bezel Pendant Necklace Style: 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Sunburst Bezel Pendant Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Center Stone: Round ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Solitaire Bezel Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Solitaire bezel engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California featuring a 0.75 carat round brilliant diamond. The stone is securely held in a sleek 14k whit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$864Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Diamond Cross Necklace, 0.20ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K yellow gold and features a cross pendant with 5 round cut diamonds and 4 round cut diamonds on the chain. All diamonds are bezel set and weigh 0.20 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Green Yellow Pear Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Set in a sleek 14k rose gold bezel, the design enhances the diamond’s rare green-yellow hue while offering a modern, minimal frame that keeps the focus entirely on the stone.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Bezel Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K white gold diamond hoop earrings set in a bezel set. Each stone weighs 0.10 carats. The hoops are set inside and out. The diameter of the hoops are 3/4 of an inch. The total cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tennis Bezel Set Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bezel Set Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond, VS/VVS clarity- 60 stones - 0.18ct each Totaling 9...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Gold Diamond Bezel Necklace Diamond Bar Necklace Layered Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Three striking brilliant round cut diamond arranged hor...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Bezel Necklace Diamond Bar Necklace Layered Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Three striking brilliant round cut diamond arranged hor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond bezel set 15 Stones Necklace Diamonds Yard Pendant Necklace 14kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamond bezel set necklace, adjustable from 16-18-20" The diamonds are ethically sources and conflict free. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.70gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NECKLACE-16-20"" NATUR...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds bezel set 16 Stones Necklace Diamonds Yard Pendant Necklace 14kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamond bezel set necklace, adjustable from 16-18-20" The diamonds are ethically sources and conflict free. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.30gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NECKLACE-16-20"" NATUR...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Diamond Bezel Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Solid Gold Diamond Heart Necklace Dainty Heart Necklace Floating Diamond Bezel Set Diamond Necklace 14k Gift For Girlfriend This Dainty delicate necklace is made o...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Gold Diamond Bezel Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Heart Necklace is made of 18K solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. This dainty delicate necklace is made of 18k solid gold fea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,874 / item
Marquise Diamond Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a bold yet elegant statement with this beautifully sculpted ring featuring a brilliant marquise-cut diamond. Expertly bezel-set in 14K yellow gold, the diamond sits in a sleek, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bezel Set Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant Diameter: 0.83 mm Stamped: "750" "D0.40" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,211 / item
0.50ct Round Diamond Bezel Station 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring eight stunning round-cut diamonds, each securely set in a sleek bezel, this necklace offers effortless beauty in 14K gold. Available in yellow, rose, or white gold, it's pe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Diamond Watch. Tiffany Atlas Diamond Bezel 24mm Ladies Watch.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co Atlas Watch Diamond Bezel With Diamond Dial. Stainless Steel with Diamonds Diamond Set Crown 24mm case Ref. WR 3 ATM Beautiful Ladies Watch. Condition: Excellent ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$584Sale Price / item|30% Off
0.26ct Diamond Bezel Studs Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Drop earrings/ cluster diamond studs earrings/ wedding earrings/ Gold earrings/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Studs earrings, diamond studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Bezel Ring
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Sapphire and Diamond alternating eternity ring set in a bezel. The ring is 14K white gold. The total weight of the sapphires is 2.10 carats. The weight of the diamonds is 0.84 carats...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$633Sale Price / item|30% Off
0.30ct Diamond Flower Bezel Earrings in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond flower studs earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Flower earrings, flower studs, Handmade jewelry, Brides...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Classic 14K White Gold Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning arrangement of princess-cut diamonds, meticulously set in a 14k white gold bezel setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet features a continuous row of brilliant-cut diamonds, each meticulously secured in a bezel setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold. Production Time: 7-10 days. Item rendered in ring size 6.5, adjustable upon request. Thi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 ct Diamond Bezel Necklace set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined 14k yellow gold necklace showcasing a single natural round-cut white diamond weighing 1.12 carats. The diamond, graded G/H color and I1/I2 clarity, is elegantly set to high...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond bezel set Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold 82 round diamonds F color VS clarity Total weight 8.62cts Total Length: 17.50 inches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 4920G Twenty-4 Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe 4920G Twenty-4 Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Watch Brand: Patek Philippe Model: 4920G Twenty-4 Reference 4920G Serial: Scrambled Serial Case Material: Stainless Steel...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
14k Gold 3.5 mm Diamond Solitaire Necklace Diamond Solitaire Bezel Setting
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Brilliant white sparkly natural diamond bezel set hanging in ce...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 3.5 mm Diamond Solitaire Necklace Diamond Solitaire Bezel Setting
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Brilliant white sparkly natural diamond bezel set hang...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabine 10K White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band .18 CTW Natural Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Sleek and contemporary, this 10K white gold band features .18 CTW bezel-set natural diamonds, offering a clean and modern look with added brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold
$584Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring Diamond Cuff Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$526Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring Diamond Cuff Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds ar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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