Pear Shape Ruby And Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Colombian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Other
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Pear Shape Ruby And Platinum For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pear Shape Ruby And Platinum?
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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