Van Cleef Baguette
20th Century Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Anklets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Cufflinks
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Modern Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Cufflinks
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Diamond
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
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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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