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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gemstone: Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Platinum 6.71 Carat Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling diamonds totaling 6.71 carats with EF color and VVS1 clarity allow these Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Collection earrings to seemingly radiate light. The Platinum setting’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer cocktail bracelet.
Van C...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings set with pearls and diamonds.
Each set with a pearl center surrounded by round diamonds, most with E-F color, VS clarity.
Estimated w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Earrings, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ear clips, each set with a cabochon turquoise within a two-row circular-cut diamond surround, with a
pendant hook for suspension. Created by the amazing House of Van Cleef...
Category
20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Articulate Gold and Diamond Necklace
An 18 karat gold necklace set with 69 round cut diamonds
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY and numbered
Approximate Total Diamon...
Category
1970s American Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace
An 18 karat gold chain necklace set with 141 round cut diamonds with a removable pendant set with carved lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamonds
Pendant is removable and can be worn as a brooch
Chain: Signed VCA and numbered
Pendant: Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbered
Chain Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 7.25 carats
Chain Length: 28...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
Since the 1970’s Van Cleef & Arpels has celebrated the Christmas Rose by pre...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature a swirling hoop clip-on design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighin...
Category
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Triple String Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features three strands of cultured pearls, a total of 143 pearls, creamy white i...
Category
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Perlée Couleurs Small Bracelet VCARP27400
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond and carnelian bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Couleurs collection. The cuff style bracelet is adorned w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos 18k Yellow Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
A pendant and a brooch in one, this medium sized Van Cleef & Arpels piece will undoubtedly become one of your favorites. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold with a sculpted cosmos flowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Necklace is a stunning vintage piece from the 1970s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Socrate Ring VCARB14500
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond between the finger ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Socrate collection. The ring comprises of 3 diamond set floral motifs on one side and 1 dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
The rubies in a Van Cleef & Arpels jewel are a beautiful sight to behold, rich in coloration with a subtle sparkle. The Maison has distinguished itself since its establishment at Pla...
Category
20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Boutonniere Leather Bracelet in 18kt Gold with 2 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Boutonniere bracelet designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very chic and elegant Boutonniere bracelet, created in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted as an adjustable...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald, ruby, and diamond yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with three rectangular step-cut emeralds, round mixed-cut rubies, and round brilliant-c...
Category
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
Features 12 cabochon Rubies and diamonds surrounding the clock.
Dimensions: approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels pearl diamond necklace
Round-cut diamonds, cultured pearls, yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels, NY, 49694
Size: clasp width 1 inch; necklace length 16.5 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted in t...
Category
1960s French Post-War Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamon...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Texture 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a dome band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 26 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Category
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made of 18k gold, coral and diamond. Diamonds are round brilliant cut, total carat weight is 0.36 points.
Stamped with VCA maker's mar...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases a butterfly design inlaid with round sapphires and round brilliant ...
Category
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
The only thing more captivating than a perfectly round, smooth, lustrous pearl is heightened by a scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button E...
Category
20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Van Cleefs & Arpels Paris Hoop Earrings 18kt Gold 1.20 Ctw Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of a gem set clip earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful modern pieces, created in France, by the iconic Parisian jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This pair of ...
Category
1990s French Modernist Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Links Bracelet in 18 Carat Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Articulated Heart Mesh Bracelet in 18 Carat yellow Gold and Diamonds.
There are 22 Heart Links. Five of the Hearts meshes are paved with Diamonds
Length: 18 cm Wid...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin, 18k
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin is crafted from 18k gold and features brilliant-cut diamonds for a stunning display of luxury. Its classic design makes it t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels angel skin coral diamond bracelet
Finely carved angle skin coral bracelet, with 80 round brilliant-cut diamonds (VS1-VS2, F-G), graduati...
Category
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Enamel Snake Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Enamel Snake Serpenti Bangle
All green enamel bangle & 2 round cut diamonds as snakes eyes set in 18k yellow gold.
Measurem...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Floral Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels gold and diamond floral brooch features an intricate design with 18K gold leaves, stems and petals inlaid with shimmering diamonds. This sophisticat...
Category
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometric ring...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Rose De Noel Brooch with VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very chic Rose de Noel flower brooch with diamonds. Crafted in France in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with very high...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Fleurette" Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond fleurette ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a
flower in the center, composed of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, accented with shank half way pave ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Brooch or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive brooch from the famous 'Cosmos' collection, created by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Composed of four heart-shaped petals, Cosmos™ is inspired by one of VCA signature flowers and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Emerald Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the classic Fleurette collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with green emeralds weighing an estimated 0.30 carats and brilliant...
Category
1990s French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond "Philippine" Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Coral and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the "Philippine" Collection.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s European Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Both the necklace and earrings set with round cut diamonds, cabochon angel skin coral, and turquoise
Necklace Si...
Category
1960s American Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Black Onyx Bow Necklace and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earring Set in the design of a ribbon bow made with diamonds and black onyx in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed VCA, numbered, French Marks. Total ...
Category
20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring. Set centrally with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.60 carats, to an ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond White Gold Small Model Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef and Arpels pendant necklace from iconic Frivole collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with ro...
Category
2010s French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cosmos Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, Cosmos collection thier medium model diamond ring in 18kt white gold.
• Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
• Metal: 18 karat white gold
• Circa: 2018
• Size: 4 3/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Watch, 32 mm
Located in London, GB
Born from the love story between Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, French brand Van Cleef & Arpels showcases its adoration for jewellery and watchmaking since 1906. Bringing toget...
Category
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Perlee Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Perlee Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 (.51ct) Diamond Weight
Category
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond clip on hoop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
These beautiful hoops are composed in a graduated circular motif a...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Burmese Ruby Diamond 18k Gold French Estate
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and chic cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in 1985. Features an approximately 8.86-carat oval cabochon natural Burmese ruby set in yellow gold and framed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Extraordinaire Lotus Watch
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charms Extraordinaire Lotus Watch
An 18k gold flower motif watch with dangling lucky charm; set with diamonds, sapphire and par...
Category
2010s Swiss Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of earrings made by Van Cleef & Arpels and comprising of rubies and diamonds.
Total weight of diamonds is 1.5 carat with E color, VVS clarity.
Rubies are weighing a total of 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Alhambra" coral diamond ring
Coral in a clover design, round-cut diamond of approximately 0.60 carat, 18 karat yellow gold; marked VCA, 18k, 5K790355E
Size: 7 ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring. Sz. 54
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a fluted design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with fluted lapiz lazuli and round brilliant-cut F-G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weig...
Category
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Hematite Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Hematite Necklace and Earrings Set.
Necklace:
Length: 35.00 centimeters.
Pendant: 2.50 x 2.70 centimeter...
Category
Late 20th Century European Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This ravishing vintage gold bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels features a solid 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Cabochon Rubies weighing 10....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold band ring with irregular texture set with two triangular pieces of coral with in between a juxta posed platinum triangle set with three b...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Zip Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Zip necklaces are one of the greatest designs of High Jewelry ever invented to this day.
It is believed that the idea to transform a simple zipper into a jewel had been sparked b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond Coral Crystal Quartz Sphere Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bar link chain suspending a substantial pendant centering a 30.0 mm round crystal quartz sphere. Transparent and colorless - spins on axis in a gold cage surround with ...
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval cut heated Ceylon sapphire weighing approximatel...
Category
1980s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Movado Turquoise Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Movado watch with a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, adorned with approx. 1.20cts in diamonds and turquoise. Case - 15mm in diameter excl crown. Bracelet is 6.75" lon...
Category
20th Century American Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat gold ladies wristwatch with a quartz movement, square enamel dial with Roman numerals at 12,3,6 and 9. Bordered by a slanted bezel pave set with 2 rows of round brilliant cut diamond and an upside down bezel set diamond in the crown. Each lug is set with a brilliant cut diamond, connected to a polished 18 karat gold flexible bracelet with a deployment hidden buckle. Dial and inside case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, inside case further signed " la collection", 18K 750 and Swiss hallmark. Outside back of case stamped 18K Swiss...
Category
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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!
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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).
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