251.76 Carat Rough Black Diamond
$699,334
251.76 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This lustrous, huge rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 251.76 carats.
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64.92 Carat Rough Black Diamond
$180,334
64.92 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This lustrous, large rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 64.92 carats.
Category
2010s Canadian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Black Diamond
86.22 Carat Rough Black Diamond
$239,500
86.22 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This extremely lustrous and large rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 86.22 carats.
Category
2010s Canadian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Black Diamond
4.33 Carat Fancy Intense Pink and White Diamond Stud Earrings, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Crecent Band - 10k Rough Cut Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Rough Stone Note: (1) smal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUBELIN Certified 9.41 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GUBELIN Certified 9.41 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA adheres to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, maintaining strict standards to ensure all rough diamonds that we work with are registered, conflict...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 9.41 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gubelin Certified 9.41 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA adheres to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, maintaining strict standards to ensure all rough diamonds that we work with are registered, conflict...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Diamond Ring White Gold
$5,616Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Diamond Ring White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
The diamond has a round brilliant cut, color F. Diamond's degrees of cut, symmetry and polish indicate the quality of craftsmanship that went into turning a rough diamond into a poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Just under 10 Carat Natural Diamond In 18 Karat Gold Leaf Ear Climber Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rough Natural Diamond 18 Karat Gold & Palladium Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Rough Natural Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring 18K Palladium Center Diamond: 1.60CT Rough Natural 36pcs pave: G/H SI 0.26TW diamonds Size 6.5 Handmade H&H Collection SKU: 15548
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Palladium, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Rose Gold Ring with 0.50 Carat Diamond
$5,439Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Rose Gold Ring with 0.50 Carat Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
The diamond has a round brilliant cut. Diamond's degrees of cut, symmetry and polish indicate the quality of craftsmanship that went into turning a rough diamond into a polished stone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Rough Cut Natural Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Forty-four rough cut diamonds, 4.5 carat TW, are individually bezel set continuously around the outer circumference of this bracelet and do gloriously show off their naturally occurr...
Category
1990s Asian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Argyle Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
To put its rarity in perspective: of the over 800 million carats of rough diamonds unearthed from Australia's legendary Argyle Mine, less than 1% were pink in their rough form—and a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Argyle Pink Diamond Earrings
$48,500
Argyle Pink Diamond Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
To grasp their true rarity: of over 800 million carats of rough diamonds extracted from Australia’s legendary Argyle Mine, less than 1% were pink, and only a vanishing 0.001% emerged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
4.16 Carat Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Bangle, by Novel Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Retro Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 1.43 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat, D Color Emerald-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.37 Carat Fancy Yellow & Colorless Diamond Halo Drop Earrings, GIA report. 18K.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.04 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring GIA Report, 18k Gold
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.40 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Carat Loop Drop Earrings with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Heart Cut, Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold, GIA.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural 1.37 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring Set In 18k White & Rose Gold.
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
20 Carat Natural Asscher Cut Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.81 Pink and White Diamond Tassel Necklace Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
East-West Halo Pendant Necklace, 1.5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald 8.98tcw Rough Raw & Diamond Accent 14K Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A marvelous rough Colombian emerald and diamond accent ring.
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Fine Diamond "I" Initial Pendant Necklace Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with I alphabet studded with diamond set on rough diamond making a stunning delicate necklace.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Pear Shaped Fancy Light Yellowish Green Diamond Pendant In Platinum GIA
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Drop Earrings 18k Gold, GIA reports.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Lapaix Solitaire Diamond Rose Cut Engagement Ring Mined .10ct 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Each ring showcases a responsibly sourced, uncut rough diamond set in recycled gold that’s ethically refined and environmentally conscious. — a perfect harmony of raw beauty and resp...
Category
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.55ct. Pear-Shaped Fancy Yellow & Colorless Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold White and Natural Rough Cut Greenish-Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold White and Natural Rough Cut Greenish-Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.18 Carat Fancy Yellow Marquis-Cut Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Natural Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sakura Pink Diamond Ring in 18K Gold 7.67 Carats of Pink and Rose-Cut Diamonds
$29,250Sale Price|25% Off
Sakura Pink Diamond Ring in 18K Gold 7.67 Carats of Pink and Rose-Cut Diamonds
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Just under 20 Carat Natural Diamond In 18 Karat Gold Leaf Ear Climber Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Champagne & Black Diamond Petal Ring
$22,054 / item
Champagne & Black Diamond Petal Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
Handmade using traditional goldsmithing techniques, the intricate gold work is a beautiful setting for the stunning rough Diamond petals. Ring Size: L (UK) 6 (US) 51.5 (EU) Carat ...
Category
2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
91.40 Carat Natural Rough Black Diamond Cube
Located in New York, NY
This very lustrous, large rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 91.40 carats and has crystallized in a natural cube shape.
Category
2010s Canadian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Black Diamond
Just Under 10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Set In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Black and Rough Ice Grey Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold long necklace composed of black & rough ice grey diamonds for total 71.79 carats.
Category
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Fancy Green Diamond Drop Earrings, GIA Certified 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 3 Carat Champagne Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.71 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston: The Ultimate Jeweler (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Over the course of his career he bought and fashioned some of the finest rough diamonds ever discovered, including - The Jonker, The Taylor-Burton, the Niarchos, The Winston and the ...
Category
20th Century More Jewelry
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Pendant -10k Rough Cut 1.00ctw Floral Snowflake
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Rough Cut Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster Halo Theme: Floral Sn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.71 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.71 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
12 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds Cluster Stud Earrings, Platinum GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.32 Carat Natural Pink and White Diamond Stud Earrings In 18K White & Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Steven Battelle 3.9 Carat Multi-Stone Rough Colored Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine 4mm multi-colored rose-cut natural diamonds are held in simple bezels in a geometric Steven Battelle design with large "jawan" (gold balls) providing the structural support. ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
10.74 Carat Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet, GIA Certified
$27,300Sale Price|35% Off
10.74 Carat Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Baume Creation Tourmaline Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Each long earring is made of a faceted spinel pearl that holds two faceted rough diamond pearls, separated by a second spinel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.63 Carat Green-Yellow Heart Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, GIA Certificate
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman 0.50ct Rough Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, UK
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
The central rough cut diamond is set in 18k yellow gold and has a lightly textured shank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.45 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring, GIA Certified Set In 18k White Gold.
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
Our involvement throughout the diamond supply chain – from sourcing rough diamonds, through cutting and polishing in our own facilities, to sales from our offices around the world – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Rough Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the rough diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. You can easily find a 299 antique edition and 1687 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rough diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing rough diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Parts of Four, 64 Facets and Luxe Pieces each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a rough cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our rough diamond for sale are for women, but there are 1044 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Rough Diamond?
Prices for a rough diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $0 and can go as high as $3,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,621.
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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