Paraiba Round
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Peridot, Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Paraiba, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Paraiba
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Modern Bracelets
Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Paraiba
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Tennis Bracelets
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Brooches
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose ...
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, White Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose ...
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Paraiba, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Iolite, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Ros...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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