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Creator: Boucheron
Gemstone: Diamond
Boucheron 4.90 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron 4.90 carat sapphire and diamond cluster ring in platinum, circa 1950.
This exceptional ring is set to its centre with a stunning oval cut sapp...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Boucheron Vintage 1950s Large Diamond Motif Pearl Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Vintage 1950s Large Diamond Motif Pearl Bracelet
brooch dimensions approx. - 1.67" in length by 1.90" in width
6 rows of South Sea pearls approx. 5.7 mm each pearl
tot...
Category
1950s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Boucheron, Paris, Diamond and 18k Gold Wave Ring, circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Boucheron, Paris
Stunning Diamond and 18k Gold ring, Circa 1970
Of Wave design, the ring is heavy in hand and wears a incredible diamond architectural setting.
The bombé form is set ...
Category
1970s French Post-War Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron, Paris 1950s Gold and Diamond Flame Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mid-century gold and diamond clip earrings in the form of flames, in 18k. André Vassort for Boucheron, Paris, #8560858.
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Natural Untreated 12.80 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron natural untreated 12.80 carat sapphire diamond ring set in platinum, circa 1950.
This truly exceptional ring is set to its centr...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Boucheron Vintage Diamond Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron diamond pendant necklace featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is accompanied with a rope necklace by Boucheron.
Neck...
Category
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Boucheron Kaa Double Trouble Snake Diamond White Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
This fierce ring is made in 18kt white gold. It features a snake adorned with diamonds. It comes from the collection Kaa Double Trouble. It is in very good condition. The ring is sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant and timeless bar pin brooch crafted in 18 K yellow Gold set with 24 fine brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 3.60 ct, F color, vvs clarity. Length: 4.5 cm. Signed ...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Lady's Yellow Gold, Bakelite and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful feminine watch created by Boucheron in the 1970s. Tasteful combination of brown Bakelite, yellow gold and white diamonds. Perfect proportions to this lovely vintage timepie...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Paris Elegant Baguette Diamond Demi Parure
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Paris, the innovator of this style of baguette set ribbon diamond work intermingled with brilliant diamonds. A matching ribbon pin and fabulous ear clips.
Diamond total ca...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Quatre Ring Large with Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Band ring set with pavé diamonds, in yellow, white, pink gold and brown PVD.
In its original version, the Quatre ring is a genuine emblem of the Maison Bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring by Boucheron Paris, circa 1950s
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Diamond cluster ring by Boucheron Paris. Set with a round old cut diamond to centre in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 0.80 carats, flanked by two horizontally set rect...
Category
1950s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Vintage White Gold Diamond Swirl Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible set of Boucheron earrings showcasing 1.65ct appx of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds set in a rolling swirl motif.
Category
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Boucheron Kaa White Gold Diamond Snake Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fierce Boucheron snake ring adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in shimmering 18k white gold.
Size 5 (Resizeable)
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Vintage Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous vintage Boucheron ring showcasing a coral surrounded by 13 of the finest Boucheron round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gol...
Category
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Diamond Turquoise Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Boucheron necklace that dates back to the 1960s, featuring a large turquoise suspending drop surrounded by swirl motifs made of marquise cabochon turquoise and diamo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Signed Boucheron Akoya Pearl, Amber, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A French signed Boucheron Akoya pearl, amber, sapphire and diamond bracelet from the 1980s, in 18K yellow gold. One of its kind and of high end quality, this signed Boucheron bracele...
Category
Late 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Amber, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Marguerit Powder Case, 1960
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Chic 18K yellow gold powder box from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s. It features a repeating flower motif resembling marguerites...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Vintage fancy colored and white diamond necklace, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed Boucheron.
Approximately 6.0 cts. of fancy yellow diamond
38 cts. of white diamonds
Circa 1990s
Category
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine cut natural Colombian emerald with indications of minor clarity enhancement in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 6.20 carats, further adorned with four drop shape old mine diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 2.10 carats, to an impressive flanked solitaire design featuring double corner claws, a linear pierced gallery and open backholing, the raised shoulders flowing to a solid square shank. Marked platinum, signed 'Monture Boucheron...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Dallas, TX
Designer necklace by Boucheron is a heavy 118.7 grams of 18K Yellow Gold and features ribbed swirl design links continuously wrapping the neck in an elegant pattern. Necklace feature...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Necklace, France
By Boucheron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Boucheron 18k gold collar necklace is designed with spiral links, the central links pave-set with 120 round brillia...
Category
Late 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Macaron Black White Diamonds Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical black and white diamond, 18K white Gold cocktail ring from the "Macaron" collection by Boucheron. It features the shape of a French macaron with a bite mark, adorned with h...
Category
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Vintage Diamond Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron diamond pendant necklace featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is accompanied with a rope necklace by Boucheron.
Neck...
Category
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Boucheron 18K Gold and 2.0 Carat Diamond and 6.0 Carat Blue Sapphire circa 1930s
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Frederic Boucheron was born into a family of clothiers. And even though he opted to take a different path, he still was able to incorporate t...
Category
20th Century French Retro Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Paris Diamond Solitaire Dress Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Paris diamond solitaire dress ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.75 carats, to a heavy geometr...
Category
1940s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Ladies Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch
By Boucheron
Located in Darnestown, MD
This versatile Boucheron 18 gold watch can be dressed up or down. It comes with a gold band or can be interchanged with either one of red leather or tan ostrich. The watch itself me...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron 18 Karat Gold Stylized Thorn Ball Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON 18K yellow Gold stylized Thorn Ball Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
3 Sapphires and 6 Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Signed Boucheron Paris
Diameter of the brooch: 4 cm
Gross we...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron 0.47 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Facet Solitaire Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:BOUCHERON
Name:Facet Solitaire Ring
Material :1P Diamond (D0.47ct E-VVS2-VG), 750 K18 WG White Gold
Comes with:Boucheron box, case,GIA certificate (Oct 2008), Boucheron guarant...
Category
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Diamond Flexible Bombe Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flexible Bombe bracelet, composed of seven rows of diamonds weighing approx. 65 cts., signed Boucheron.
circa-1980’S
length - 6 3/4 inc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Diamond and Gold Clip Earrings, French, circa 1950
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond and gold clip earrings. A matching pair, each set with thirty one round mixed old cut diamonds in open back claw settings, sixty two in total with a combined approx...
Category
1950s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Ornate and unusual 18K yellow gold, diamond and sapphire compact case by Boucheron Paris, circa 1940s. It features an inside door and a large mirror o...
Category
1940s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron Pearl Diamond Gold Scroll Design Bangle Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is of scroll design, set with 2 cultured pearls accented by old European cut diamond lines and seed pearls. The bracelet is composed of 2 removable double clip brooche...
Category
1930s French Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON 18 Carat yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Stylized Knot Earrings, set with Diamonds.
4 Radiant-cut Diamonds each, and 37 brilliant-cut Diamonds of different Sizes on each ...
Category
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 18 Carat Yellow Gold Boucheron Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds circa
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON 18 Carat Yellow Gold Boucheron Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds. Two intertwined ribbons held by 8 gold bars each setting two sapphires and a diamond
18 carats yellow gold ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Weave 65 Carat Diamond White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron cuff bracelet boasting 64.47cts of the finest diamonds set in 18k white gold. The diamonds are graded VS quality and better and the bracelet has a weight of 1...
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Tennis Line Bracelet, 1950s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning diamond and platinum tennis bracelet created by Boucheron in the 1950s. The bracelet features forty-four perfectly selected matching square step cut diamonds of H-I color, V...
Category
1950s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Kaa Snake Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Clip-On White Gold Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami
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Designer: Boucheron
Style: Clip On Cocktail Snake Earrings
Metal: White Gold
Metal Purity: 18k
Stones: Diamonds ; E...
Category
Early 2000s French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & ste...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s
By Boucheron
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important double clips in 18k yellow gold from the Retro period, ca. 1940s. These collectable clips were made by Boucheron Paris in a very dynamic design with sapphire baguettes and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of platinum- and gold-set diamond and ruby earrings by Boucheron. The earrings, housed in their original box from the mid-20th century, center on a semicircular raised cluster...
Category
1960s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron 65 Carats Of Diamonds White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron cuff bracelet boasting 65cts of the finest diamonds set in 18k white gold. The diamonds are graded VS quality and better and the bracelet has a weight of 152....
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Art Deco Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Suite, circa 1930
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Captivating and enigmatic, the serpent has been a timeless theme in jewelry, and this Boucheron Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Suite, crafted in France in 1930 during the Art Deco er...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Paris Marguerite Diamond and Gold Compact Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant diamond and 18K yellow gold compact case from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s. It features a repeating flower motif resembling marguerites throughout ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with seven round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with an approximate weight of 2.50 carats...
Category
Late 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Original Boucheron Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Necklace circa 1900 with Clock
By Boucheron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Rare Gold Vintage Original Boucheron necklace set with four matching cabochon star sapphires, including the removable matching pendant with a reverse CLOCK. These pieces are eac...
Category
19th Century French Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with two rows of square step cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back rubover and channel settings, fourteen in total with a...
Category
1940s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring by Boucheron, circa 1960
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Emerald and diamond coronet cluster ring by Boucheron Paris, French, circa 1960. A yellow gold and platinum ring set with one central square emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald in ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Boucheron Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.96 ca...
Category
1930s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Boucheron Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron two stone diamond crossover ring. Set with a square step cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 0.40 carats, additionally set with a square step cut c...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Boucheron 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch Diamond Ruby Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant lady's watch made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold. The watch face is encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds and the bracelet is made of ruby beads and diamonds.
Quartz movement.
Face is 24.5 mm (1 inch) in diameter, the bracelet is 7" long and 1/2" wide. Perfectly fits up to 6-3/4" wrist. Can be shortened.
Diamonds are F color, VVS clarity, total weight approximately 11.41 carats. Ruby beads measure 4.5 x 3.0 mm.
Weight 38.8 grams.
Stamped with Boucheron maker's mark, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold and a serial number.
Feminine and stylish jeweled watch...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Diamond White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Classic Boucheron Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band.
Ring Size: 8 1/2 (cannot be sized)
Metal Type: 18 KT White Gold (stamped)
Metal Weight: 7.8 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Paris Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Necklace Earrings Set 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and feminine, chic French set consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings created by Boucheron in Paris in the 1970s. The set is made of 18k yellow gold, carved angel ski...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris Untreated Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Combining fluidity and heft, this visually complex bracelet by Boucheron Paris embodies a streamlined mid-century aesthetic. Using alternating rows of richly-hued untreated blue sapphires and graduating diamond baguettes, Boucheron Paris employs the geometric interplay of intersecting arcs and dots to create a wearable modernist tableau in gemstones and platinum.
Artist: Boucheron, Paris
Circa: 1950
Size: 7" length, 0.875"-0.625" width
Materials: 65 Round- and oval-cut untreated sapphires...
Category
1950s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Boucheron Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This is a beautiful and important Boucheron sapphire ring with a natural non-heated Royal Blue Burma sapphire of 7.70 carats (with SSEF certifi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Boucheron Paris Solitaire Natural Unenhanced Burmese Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Paris Burmese sapphire and diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight...
Category
1930s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Crystal Enamel Diamond Gold Cuff Perfume Bottle
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A cuff manufactured by the French house Boucheron during the 1990s, extravagantly resembling a perfume bottle. The top, embellished by fine blue enamel and brilliant cut diamonds on ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 236 diamonds weighing approximately 8,712 carats and 2 grey tahitian cultured pearls with a diameter of ca 10- 16mm, good luster. Mounted in 18K white gold. Hallmarked: 750C...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces and Other Diamond Jewelry and Watches on 1stDibs
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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