Diamond Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Artisan Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
1980s Vintage Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Palladium, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Byzantine Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Quartz, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Early 2000s Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Diamond Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Artist Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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 “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 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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