Sapphire Diamond Stick Pin
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Zircon, 1...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
2010s Brooches
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Revival More Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
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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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