Diamond Jewelry
1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
1860s American Neoclassical Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century American Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Turquoise, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s American High Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Thai Contemporary Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s American Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Retro Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
19th Century European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1820s English George IV Antique Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1810s English Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
1870s Turkish Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Thai Contemporary Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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!
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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