Tutti Frutti Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, ...
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold...
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French Band Rings
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...
1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
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Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum
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Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1650s American Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Retro Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
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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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