Green Diamond - 0.43ct Natural Loose Fancy Vivid Green Color GIA SI2 Heart
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $247,500 Item Stock Number - 436164382313 Certificate Number - GIA 2205014347 Shape - Heart Carat Weight - 0.43ct Measurements ...
Diamond
Real 0.43ct Natural Loose Light Pink Fancy Color Diamond GIA Certified Pear SI2
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $9,600 Item Stock Number - 99123319 Certificate Number - GIA 1166082061 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 0.43ct Measurements - 6.63 x 3.94 x 2.48 Color...
Diamond
Real 0.46ct Natural Loose Fancy Light Blue Color Diamond GIA VS2 Pear Shape
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $46,500 Item Stock Number - 57258486380 Certificate Number - GIA 5151164226 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 0.46ct Measurements - 6.50x3.95x2.55 Color...
Diamond
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 4.68ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Classic Contemporary Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-490325136 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235819548 Shape: Oval Cutting Style:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.01ct Yelow Diamond - Natural Loose Fancy Orangy Yellow GIA SI2 Marquise Shape
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $16500 Item Stock Number - OY54738570 Certificate Number - GIA 2225986969 Shape - Marquise Carat Weight - 2.01ct Color - Fancy ...
Yellow Diamond
0.12ct Pink Diamond - Natural Loose Fancy Intense Purple Pink GIA SI2 Cushion
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $16500 Item Stock Number - P5473852 Certificate Number - GIA 2221986962 Shape - Cushion Carat Weight - 0.12ct Color - Fancy Intense Purple Pink Cl...
Pink Diamond
Pink Diamond 0.63ct Natural Loose Fancy Purple Pink Color Diamond GIA Pear
Located in New York, NY
With a retail price of $22,500, this exquisite jewel is a testament to both craftsmanship and nature's wonders. Item Stock Number: P7469238513 Certificate Number: GIA 2377114871 Un...
Pink Diamond
Gray Diamond - 0.72ct Natural Loose Fancy Faint Gray Blue Tone GIA Round SI2
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $7,500 Item Stock Number - G547385213 Certificate Number - GIA 5222986946 Shape - Round Carat Weight - 0.72ct Color - Faint Gra...
Diamond
$2,672Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k Gold 1.31ctw GIA Round Diamond w/ Emerald Sides 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the diamond. Stock Number: MK-460101198 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 7532012833 Shape and Cutting Style: Roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold 1.36ctw GIA Burma Pear Cut Vivid Red Ruby w/ Round Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the ruby. Stock Number: MK-900100242 --Ruby Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235798880 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,998Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Burma Vivid Red Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the ruby. Stock Number: MK-190280317 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235910874 Stone Shape: Octagonal Cutting St...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.7 mm and sits 7.6 mm high Total Weight: 6.0 grams GIA Diamond e-Report: 2195521642 Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Real 1.05ct Natural Fancy Pink & Blue Diamond Pendant Necklace GIA 18K Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
The "Lenda" Butterfly Pendant DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $26,500 Item Stock Number - 4479295016 Certificate Number - GIA 2171506238 , 2175506241 , 1172009920 Shape - Butte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold GIA NO HEAT Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with the original GIA certification for the ruby. Stock Number: STE-81040394-21102501 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2221056320 Stone Type: Natural ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum GIA 32.24ctw Cushion Aquamarine & Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-360315969 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231446603 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Transparency: Transparent Color:...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 14k Gold GIA .89ct No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring comes with the original GIA certification for the stone. Stock Number: MK-170150917 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2239079072 Shape: Oval Cutting...
Sapphire, Platinum, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA Oval Sapphire Princess Diamond Step Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-46070133 --Sapphire Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2233533751 Shape: Oval Cuttin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA 2.55ctw Pear Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the ruby. Stock Number: MK-710145360 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1232529569 Stone Type: Natural Corundum - Na...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 4.34ctw GIA Pear Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-190203013 --Sapphire Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235900474 Shape: Pear Cutt...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Oval Bright Burma Ruby & Round Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the center ruby. Stock Number: MK-750116094 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6237925878 Stone Shape: Oval Cutting ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold GIA 0.97ct Colombia No Oil Emerald Half Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the emerald. Stock Number: MK-970159875 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231869811 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style:...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum 1.43ctw GIA Burma No Heat Vivid Pink Sapphire w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-130225133 --Sapphire Certification Details :-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235897777 Shape: Oval Cutting S...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$5,584Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold SSEF 2.56ct Burma No Heat Oval Ruby Solitaire Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original SSEF certification for ruby. Stock Number: MK-410193361 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: SSEF Report Number: 115995 Weight: 2.563 ct Shape & Cut: Oval, brill...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k Gold .93ct GIA Colombian No Oil Solitaire Half Bezel Sideways Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the emerald. Stock Number: MK-360175666 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235869809 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style:...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,598Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum & Gold GIA 20.68ctw Large No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-890701060 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 7483802820 Shape: Oval Cutting Style:...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$15,992Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold GIA 3.21ctw Old Mine Cut Cushion Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Come with the original GIA certifications for both diamonds. Stock Number: MK-4501035225 --Certification #1 Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231738033 Shape: Old Mine Bril...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold 5.31ct GIA NO HEAT Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: EG-130134686-21122314 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6227083253 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Crown Brilliant Cut Cutting Style: Pavilion Step ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Argyle Australia 2.05ct Natural Pink Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: Retail Price: $52,500 Item Stock Number: 342723757247 Certificate Number: Argyle 451489 Shape: Round Carat Weight: 2.05ct Total, 0.54ct Center Color: 8PR (Fancy Pink), ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Pink Diamond 1.03ct Natural Loose Fancy Purple Pink Color Diamond GIA Oval
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $26,900 Item Stock Number - 678469774646 Certificate Number - GIA 6204203137 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 1.03ct Color - Fancy P...
Pink Diamond
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Style 14k White Gold GIA 0.45ct D VS2 6 Prong Set Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the diamond. Stock Number: MK-71098017 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231843437 Shape: Round Brilliant Measureme...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,998Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum GIA Santa Maria Blue Round Aquamarine Kite Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-460398116 --Aquamarine Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6234272280 Shape: Round Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Transparency: Transpare...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$4,780Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 2.90ct Rare Ceylon Cat's Eye Purple Sapphire Collet Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-190244800 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6233866355 Shape: Oval Cutting Style:...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$20,720Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA 1.73ct F VVS1 Ideal Cut Diamond Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the diamond. Stock Number: MK-1701509133 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1226772233 Shape: Round Brilliant Measure...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,912Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Peruvian Opal Brazil Paraíba Tourmaline Diamond Long Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-71056471 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA GIA Report Number: 2231956186 Shape: One Oval Modified Brilliant, One Round Modified Brilliant, and One Partiall...
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Platinum 1.77ctw GIA Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Wedding Band Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire Stock Number: MK-13080298 --Certification Details For Sapphire:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1232768933 Shape: Round Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,592Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire w/ Old Mine Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire & the 2 diamonds. Stock Number: MK-770260914 --Sapphire Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235845140 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum & 14k Gold GIA No Heat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the sapphire stone. Stock Number: MK-410148899 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2233929110 Shape: Oval Cutting Style...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 2.4ctw GIA No Heat Vivid Pink Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the sapphire stone. Stock Number: MK-470240399 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1232866346 Shape: Octagonal Cutting ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Argyle Australia 0.11ct Natural Loose Fancy Grayish Blue Diamond GIA VVS1
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,700 Item Stock Number - 136548568431113 Certificate Number - GIA 1172009905 Shape - Radiant Carat Weight - 0.11ct Color - F...
Diamond
Rare Huge 4.00ct Natural Loose Fancy Deep Pink Orange Diamond GIA For Collectors
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $750,000 Item Stock Number - G6542827364 Certificate Number - GIA 5221870123 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 4.00ct Measurements - 11.16 x 8.41 x 5.37...
Diamond
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 5.94ctw GIA Cushion Color Change Garnet w/ Half Moon Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with the original GIA certification for the garnet & the 2 diamonds. Stock Number: MK-170518419 --Garnet Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number:2231730839 Shap...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Solid Gold 5.1ct GIA Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Cluster Frame Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the 2 rubies. Stock Number: MK-410260133 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6237404562 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k Yellow Gold 3.53ctw GIA Rare Cat's Eye Ruby w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the Ruby. Stock Number: MK-190228617 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235929192 Shape: Round Cutting Style: Do...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum GIA No Heat Deep Pink Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamonds Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ a copy of the GIA report for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-360104844 --Sapphire Certification Details :-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1232929182 Shape: Oval Cutting Sty...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$9,580Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 14k Gold 3.01ctw GIA Old European Cut Yellow Diamond White Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the center diamond. Stock Number: MK-410540671 --Certification Details :-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6233915906 Shape: Old European Bri...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$7,192Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k Gold 1.61ctw GIA Color Change Pear Alexandrite Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the alexandrite. Stock Number: MK-710339910 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1226180300 Shape: Pear Cutting Styl...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Orange Diamond 1.01ct Natural Loose Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange Diamond GIA SI1
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $75,000 Item Stock Number - 3548234868368 Certificate Number - GIA 15035488 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 1.01ct Color - Fancy Vi...
Diamond
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum 3.62ct GIA Powder Pink Ceylon Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the sapphire & the 2 Diamonds. Stock Number: MK-190359510 --Sapphire Certification Details :-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231929102 Shap...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Real Argyle Australia 0.28ct Natural 7PP Fancy Intense Pink Diamond SI2 Oval
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $38,500 Item Stock Number - A32643278799 Certificate Number - Argyle 309994 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 0.28ct Color - 7PP, Intense Pink Clarity -...
Diamond
Argyle Australia 0.23ct Natural Loose Fancy Intense Pink 5BP Diamond SI1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $35,000 Item Stock Number - A58569685479 Certificate Number - Argyle 324558, GIA 2161495747 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 0.23ct ...
Diamond
Pink Diamond 0.25ct Argyle Australia 6P Natural Fancy Intense Pink GIA Oval SI2
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $30,500 Item Stock Number - 4375487022231 Certificate Number - GIA 2213172092, Argyle 366946 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 0.25ct...
Pink Diamond
Argyle Australia 0.18ct Natural Loose Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Emerald 4PR
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $34,000 Item Stock Number - 5438909916 Certificate Number - Argyle - 358691, GIA 1176105783 Shape - Emerald Carat Weight - 0.18...
Diamond
Argyle Australia 0.53ct Natural Loose Fancy Red Pink 1PR Diamond Oval Shape
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $280,000 Item Stock Number - 31672385 Certificate Number - Argyle 401423 Shape - Radiant Carat Weight - 0.53ct Color - 1PR , Re...
Diamond
Argyle Australia 0.18ct Natural Loose Fancy Intense Pink 6P GIA Heart SI2
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $17,500 Item Stock Number - 8658745798 Certificate Number - Argyle 392124, Shape - Heart Carat Weight - 0.18ct Color - 6P, Fanc...
Diamond
$15,960Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Cushion Ruby Mine Cut Diamond Sides Matte Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the ruby & the 2 diamonds. Stock Number: MK-720466162 --Ruby Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1236712916 Shape: Cush...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Pure Purple Diamond - 0.13ct Natural Loose Fancy Light Purple Color GIA
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $28,900 Item Stock Number - LP986599370 Certificate Number - GIA 6234181735 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 0.13ct Measurements - 4.44 x 2.64 x 1.61 C...
Diamond
Rare Pure Purple Diamond - 0.05ct Natural Loose Fancy Intense Purple Color GIA
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $28,900 Item Stock Number - IPP986599369 Certificate Number - GIA 2235164708 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 0.05ct Measurements - 2.73 x 2.05 x 1.13 ...
Diamond
$15,998Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 18k Gold GIA 1.97ct J VS2 Old Pear Cut Diamond Serpent Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the diamond. Stock Number: MK-170832360 --GIA Certification:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Type: Diamond Grading Report GIA Report Number: 52314...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum & 18k Gold GIA Rare Mahenge Spinel w/ Old Mine Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with the original GIA certification for the spinel & the 2 diamonds. Stock Number: MK-170709716 --Spinel Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2233937471...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 3.62ct Argyle Australia 1pp Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $280,500 Item Stock Number - 437548702221 Certificate Number - GIA 2201481915 Shape - Cushion, Rounds Carat Weight - Center 0.90...
Diamond, Platinum
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.