Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Antique 1890s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Old Mine Cushion Cut 2 Carat Diamond?
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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