Platinum Dragonfly
2010s Art Deco Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Other, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American More Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches
Agate, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, ...
2010s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Vanity Items
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White 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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