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18kt White Gold and Diamond Cross over Diamond Braccelet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exceptionally well made diamond bangle bracelet featuring 136 round brilliant diamond for a total carat weight of 5.91cts. The diamonds are estimated to be of G/H color and VS clarit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.58 Carat Total Black, White Diamond and White Gold Bangle Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning bangle tennis bracelet is a gorgeous statement of bold contrasts. Sparkling white and dramatic black diamonds come together in a striking design of sleek curves for an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Silver 24 Karat Gold Two-Tone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations bangle bracelet from Midas Collection all handcrafted from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist the elements. This stunning artisan bracelet fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate,...
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold bangle bracelet set with two brilliant cut white diamonds weighing 0.40 carats in total, F color, VVS1 clarit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bangle
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bangle
Create a beautiful stack of bangles starting with Diamond Granulation Bangles by Faye Kim.
Matte finish with just the right amount of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sapphire and diamond hinged bangle bracelet fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The bangle features natural square cut sapphire gemstones weighing 3.09 carat total weight, and alternat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black, White Diamond Pave, White Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 3.56 Carat Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful hinged bangle bracelet features 3.56 carats of black and white diamonds pave set in 18k white gold. A center row of brilliant white diamonds is outlined on either side...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Diamond Bangles
Materials
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Red Garnet and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Silver with Yellow Gold 18 karat Cuff Bracelet is all handmade and features 2 Oval cut Red Garnets total weight 2.78 Carat. This stunning Cuff Bracelet is ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet,...
10.20 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Tustin, CA
Sparkling diamond and sapphire 14 karat yellow gold estate hinged bangle bracelet features 17 rows of invisibly channel set princess cut white diamonds and square blue sapphires sepa...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Bracelet with White Diamonds by Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This clean-lined bangle features one inch of pave-set white diamonds. The bracelet is crafted in solid 9-carat yellow gold with a discreet box clasp and figure-of-eight safety catch....
Category
2010s Diamond Bangles
Materials
White Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early Victorian Diamond Bracelet with Heart Drop
Located in Stamford, CT
A blossom of old mine diamonds perches onn c. 1840, carried all that charm to us today, 179 years later. It is 15 Kt. gold, the English standard. The total old mine diamond weight is...
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Rare Elegant White Diamond Brown Diamond White Gold Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond BRACELET 14K
White Gold
Diamond 110-RND57-0,56ct -3/5A
Diamond 213-RND57-1,6-7/6A
Size 18
Weight 10,32 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Cuff Bracelet w Diamond Pavé Bar, Flexible 14K White Gold
Located in Austin, TX
Do you want a bracelet that is easy to put on but will stay on your wrist? Stack several together to give a very stylish look! The details for this gorgeous bracelet are listed below...
Category
2010s Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Station Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K white gold
Diamonds: 8 princess cut = 1.30cttw
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist
Weight: 20.01 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Louis Vuitton Idylle Blossom Twist Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Louis Vuitton diamond set ‘Idylle Blossom’ twist narrow wire bangle set in 18k white gold.
From the current Idylle Blossom collection; the bangle is composed of ...
Category
2010s Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Serpent Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
The mesmerising and entirely hand crafted form twists around the wrist with scintillating serpent scales of brilliant cut diamonds.
This Serpent Diamond Bangle Bracelet is a unique O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Bangle in 18kt pink gold set with 420 diamonds 6.08 cts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Starburst Sterling Silver & Diamond Cable Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Starburst Sterling Silver & Diamond Cable Bangle Bracelet
Metal: Sterling silver
Weight: 10 grams
Diamonds: Approx. .05 CTW G VS round diamonds
Length: Approx. 6.5 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.03 Ct Diamond Tennis Bangle Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive bangle is giving the classic tennis bracelet a refined twist. Designed with a rigid ring-shaped frame adorned with a row of diamonds, this bangle shows that diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Enamel Bangle Alessandro Fanfani Yellow Gold 18 Karat Diamond Brilliant Cut
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Excellent Enamel bracelet by Alessandro Fanfani made of yellow gold 18 Carats with a weight of 59.4 grams. It features curvilinear motifs set in brilliant-cut diamonds with a total o...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold and 1.00 Carat Diamond Hand Engraved Bangle, Handmade in Italy
Located in Logan, UT
The scalloped lace of the Stefania bangle is a gorgeous expression of the Renaissance Florentine approach: it is the intricate delicacy of lace captured perfectly in gold and diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Hermès 'Collier de Chien' White Gold Bracelet, Small Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Hermès 'Collier de Chien' bracelet crafted in 18k white gold. Set with round brilliant cut diamonds on each end with a total carat weight of 0.24. Will fit up to a 5 1/2 in...
Category
2010s Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tennis Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold Diamond 0.70 Ct/116 Pcs
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Bangle BRACELET 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.70 Cts/116 Pcs Multi Sapphire 6.40 Cts/72 Pcs
Category
Mid-20th Century Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.22 Ct Diamond Dainty Flower Bangle Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Add an instant chic factor to your most basic outfits with the LB Exclusive Dainty Flower 14K White Gold 1.22 ct Diamond Bangle. This cool white gold bangle features a lovely row of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Honora 1.77 Carat Diamond Bangle "Wave" Bracelet
By Honora
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This bracelet is a unique 18K yellow gold 'wave' design with 16 diamonds
Honora Jewelry Co. Designer
1.77 total diamond weight
16 round diamonds ranging from approximately .12 carat ...
Category
1990s Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Tennis Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold Blue Sapphire 11.07 Ct/28 Pcs
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
BANGLE BRACELET 18K Rose Gold Blue Sapphire 11.07 Cts/28 Pcs Diamond 0.59 Cts/130 Pcs
Category
Mid-20th Century Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond Man in the Moon Bangle, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very rare antique, Victorian era 'man in the moon' and diamond bangle.
Man in the moon jewellery was popular in the Victorian era and was most often seen in smaller pieces, rings,...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Diamond Star and an Aquamarine
Located in Paris, FR
One 18k yellow gold bangle with a yellow gold star set with five white diamonds and an aquamarine
Diamonds weight : 0,14 carat
Aquamarine weight : 2,15 carats
Total Weight: 4,62 gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 22K Gold Cubic Flexiable Bracelet with Rose & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
Handcrafted 22K Gold Cubic Flexiable Bracelet with Rose & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Gold weight : 15.31 Grams 22K
Rose Cut Diamonds : 0.85 Ct's
Brilliant Cut Diamonds : 0.49 Ct's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer bangle bracelet hand made in 18 Karat white gold. This bracelet is finished in Byzantine style with the unique velvet look on the background. The bracelet feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Tennis Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold Diamond 0.11 Carat/26 Pcs Emerald
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
BANGLE BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 0.11 Cts/26 Pcs Emerald 0.86 Cts/7 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Pomellato Tango 18K Yellow Gold and Silver 13.67 Ct Iced Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and breathtaking in design, there’s something striking about this Pomellato Tango bracelet. A beautiful 18K Yellow Gold and Silver setting comes to life thanks to an elegant cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.80 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.80 Carats Stunning Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Bracelet
Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $6,000.00
STAMPED: 14K
Total Natural Round Diamonds Weight: Approx. 2.80 C...
Category
2010s Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Blue Oval Tanzanite Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond and gemstone bangle invokes the classic feel of art deco. The 14k yellow gold bracelet features a series of oval tanzanite flanked by pairs of round diamonds. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
La Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: La Nouvelle Bague
Material: sterling silver
Diamond: 49 round cut = .75cttw
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Dimensions: bracelet will fit a 7-inch wrist
Weight: 69.13 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Stephen Webster Vertigo Obtuse 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Modern and intriguing, Vertigo combines technology with tradition with mixed media materials of titanium and ceramic enamel, precious metals, diamonds and exotic baguette cut spinels...
Category
2010s Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Roberto Coin Fantasia Diamond Daisy 18 Karat Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Collectable Italian designed Roberto Coin Fantasia Diamond Daisy bracelet was crafted in
18K yellow gold. Featuring a metallic daisy motif, each
flower petal is encircled in ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.75 Carat Diamond Bolo Bezel Set Bracelet G SI 14k White Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bezel set Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7''
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet
0.75CT
G-H
SI
14K White Gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Flexible Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 3.19 carats of round & baguette diamonds. Wear it alone or stack it with your favorite pieces. Also available in rose & yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Bangle, 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A contemporary, pre-owned bangle in 9ct yellow gold. Set to the front half with six round brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.12ct in total. The bangle is oval shaped and fastens with...
Category
1990s Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Expandable Pink Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bethesda, MD
A marvelously engendered 18 karat pink gold expandable bracelet featuring approximately 4.5 carats for fine diamonds The diamond bracelet expands from a 2 inch diameter (6 ¼ circumf...
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet-
This sparkling hinged bangle bracelet features 25 round brilliant cut diamonds set in elegant 14K yellow gold. Width: 3 mm....
Category
20th Century Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat yellow Gold Black Rhodium Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Bracelet Hand Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black oxidized Rhodium. Reversible Bangle Bracelet is microscopically decorated with granulation work in Byzantine ...
Category
2010s Byzantine Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Roberto Coin Hammered Finish Martellato Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet. Roberto Coin Martellato
This bracelet features a hammered-like finish, high polished yellow gold with pavé set diamonds in the center
2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bracelet from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14kt gold, the bangle-style bracelet is topped in platinum for a lovely 2-tone effect. Lining t...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
0.50 Carat Diamond Bolo Cross Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Cross Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7''
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet
0.50CT
G-H
SI
14K White Gold, Pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Cluster Bangle in 14ct Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful antique bracelet was hand crafted in the Late Victorian era from 14ct Yellow gold with a Silver top for the settings. This gorgeous example of a Late Victorian Bangle ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Autore Baroque Pearl and 1.47 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Bangle
By Autore
Located in New York, NY
Autore South Sea pearls are one of nature’s greatest gifts. Born in the intense blue waters of the South Seas, their entrancing luminosity reflects the light of the sun, the glow of ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Semi-Rigid Bracelet in 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBOUSSIN Semi-rigid Bracelet in 18 kt yellow Gold and Diamonds
Semi-rigid MAUBOUSSIN Bracelet in quilted 18 kt yellow Gold set with Diamonds for approximately 2 carats, inner steel...
Category
1980s Vintage Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DiamondTown Yellow and White Gold Rustic Bangle with .83 Carat Diamond Accent
Located in New York, NY
(DiamondTown) This rustic bangle has a brushed yellow gold design, accented by a diamond- accented cutout opposite the opening. The bangle is flexible enough to pass over the hand, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Rose Gold Symphony Braided Bracelet with .61ctw Round Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
The symphony bracelet from Roberto Coin is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and features braided detailing, 0.61ct total weight in round diamonds, a small synthetic ruby set on the in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sterling Silver Diamond Rondelle Graduated Ball Bead Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet elegant, this bangle cuff bracelet is a great anytime look. Strands of sleek sterling silver come together to form round ball links. Loops of diamond accented bands alter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Leopard Bracelet/Bangle with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning bangle bracelet set with diamonds, sapphires and rubies. with two leopards facing each other.
Even though Leopards are strong powerful animals and like to spend in solitary...
Category
20th Century Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 2Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cross-over Designer Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Simply stunning, this diamond tennis bangle adds easy elegance to your casual or dressy attire. Crafted in cool 14 Karat yellow gold and embellished with 163 round brilliant and 90 b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Star Diamond Bangle
Located in Dallas, TX
6.5" Circumference
23 rd diamonds
Marked 18k 750
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Bangle, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary 0.48 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set bangle; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive g...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Nouvelle Bague Enamel Gold Silver and Diamond Bangle NB1804BB11
Located in Wilmington, DE
Nouvelle Bague Enamel 18k White Gold and Silver with Diamond
Diamonds 0.04 carat total weight
Size medium
NB1804BB11
Category
2010s Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Style Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold & sterling silver with blackened finish. It is set in 3.62 carats turquoise & 2.62 carats rosecut diamonds. Clasp Closure
FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Diamond Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Diamond Jewelry and Watches
Diamonds and antique 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 “Diamonds Are 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 the stone 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 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 diamonds 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.
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