Diamond Jewelry
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Period: 1920s
Gemstone: Diamond
.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.95
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 2.6 grams
Center Diamond Details
Shape: Old European Brilliant
Carat Weight: .75 carat
Color: L
Clarity: VS
Side Stone Details:
Shape...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bird Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch is made in the shape of bird in a basket all in platinum. The bird and basket and grain set with rose cut diamonds totalling 0.50 carat. The eye is a smal...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Charm on Platinum Ring "Melon Man"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I just love Art Deco Platinum Charms and this is no exception.
This Art Deco Platinum charm depicts a man eating a slice of melon. Tis puts a ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 14k White Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
14 karat white gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 3 Old Mine Cut Diamond weighing approximately .15 carats I clarity G in color, VS2 in clarity. Brooch weighs 5.2 grams. Dimens...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.85 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3 grams
Diamond Details:
Weight: .85 carat, total weight
Cut: Old European Brilliant
Color: G-H
Clarity: SI2
Fi...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum, Carved Natural Jade, Rock Crystal and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum, Carved Jade, Rock Crystal and Diamond Bracelet composed of 4 oval carved Natural Jadeite Jade measuring approximately 1...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring 1920S
Located in Geneva, CH
This small chevalière ring is amazing. Antique, 100 years old but such a contemporary design!
Centered by an Old mine cut Diamond 0.46 carat on platinum with calibrated Sapphire. The...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.96 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.2 grams
Center Diamond Details:
Weight: .96 carat
Cut: Old European Brilliant
Color: J
Clarity: SI2
Finger to ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Elegant Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and captivating emerald cut diamond ring, framed within a border of alternating round and baguette cut diamonds. The emerald cut diamond center is 2.19 carats, graded I colo...
Category
1920s American Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cube Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k and Platinum Diamond Cube Stickpin from the 1920's. Graphic design with beautiful white pave diamonds panels forming a Deco "cube". Simple el...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gold Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum and 14k gold hardware bar pin, by Tiffany & Co, set wit square cut blue sapphires (measuring approx. 4 x 4mm) and approx. 2 carats in diamonds. Brooch is 61mm x 10...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1920s Antique 4.05 Carat Diamond and White Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.05 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold bracelet; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impr...
Category
1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Gold Brooche 0.45 Carat Natural Old Mine Rose Diamond Pin, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian Gold Brooche 0.45 Carat Natural Old Mine Rose Diamond Pin Circa 1920.
It has fine original enameling and the weight of the piece is 6.2 grams.
It contains a loop for a ch...
Category
1920s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique 5.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive 5.15 carat diamond and 10 karat yellow gold, white gold set bow necklace, displayed on a platinum figaro style chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond bow necklace has been crafted in 10k yellow gold with a 10k white gold setting.
The antique necklace features a bow shaped design suspended from two integrated ring loop attachments.
The 'knot' of the tied bow is ornamented with a bezel set Old European round cut diamond.
The ribbon itself is embellished with twenty pavé set Dutch cut diamonds and accented with a millegrain decoration.
Two vertical linear drops suspend from the lower border of the bow shaped setting.
The shorter drop is accented with three bezel set Old European round cut diamonds, two smaller and one larger feature 1.38Ct diamond terminal.
The longer drop is displays three bezel set smaller Old European round cut diamonds and a larger feature 1.45Ct diamond terminal.
The necklace suspends from a 17" platinum figaro style chain and secures to the reverse with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening.
This antique 1920s diamond necklace...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.75
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 4.2 grams
Center Diamond Details
GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #6187614026
Shape: Old Mine Brilliant
Carat ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.48 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique pearl ring...
Category
1920s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Gold Engraving Diamond Onyx Cufflinks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This pair of highly elegant and stylish cufflinks are made out of platinum and 18k gold. The links are made with gold backed and with an elegant pattern finely engraved platinum squa...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Art Deco Diamond Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An estate art-deco brooch with 8.60 carats of European cut diamonds. A timeless design from the 1920's, a brooch that goes well with any outfit, set in platinum with a 18K yellow gol...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Platinum Brooch, "Jockey" Plisson & Harz, Paris, 1920
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) Platinum Brooch, "Jockey"
43 diamonds weight: 0.80ct Si?Wesselton (H)
Weight: 10.35 grams
Atributte:Plison & Harz, Paris ca 1920
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Antique Emerald and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco platinum antique emerald and diamond bar brooch. The center stone is a cushion cut emerald. There is an estimated 4.25 carat total weight of a white, eye clean, old European...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring, European Cut 1.22 Carat Vintage Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Art Deco allure! Exquisitely crafted in platinum, this glamorous vintage ring showcases an ornate filigree design featuring two European cut diamonds sweetly accompanied by a shimmer...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.15 carat ruby and 0.96 carat diamond, black onyx and 18 karat white gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The bar brooch is ornamented to the center with the 'Patriarchal Cross' or 'Cross of Lorraine', embellished with fourteen channel set French cut rubies.
The pierced decorated, shaped frame that surrounds the central two-barred cross is accented with eight pavé set eight-cut diamonds, and framed by a border composed of twenty calibre cut black onyx.
The bar to either side of the central setting are set with a further eighteen pavé set eight-cut diamonds, and four calibre cut black onyx to the terminals.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and push fit clasp.
This antique diamond and ruby bar brooch...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Deco Style 3.05 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features a sparkling old cut diamond from the 1920s. The stone dates back to the Deco era and is hand cut. It has been graded by HRD as an I in colour and VS1 in clarity. T...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Verger Frères Ladies platinum diamond red enamel Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Verger Frères Art Deco red enamel lady's watch with diamonds, mounted on platinum. Made in France, circa 1925
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Enameled Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
These platinum earrings with red and black enamel and diamonds are striking in their unusual design. The 66 old-mine-cut diamonds with an overall weight of approximately 0.6 carat ar...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Lavaliere
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Lavaliere on Platinum & Diamond chain. Wow! Reticulated for that subtle shimmering reflection of l...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
C.D. Peacock Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum and diamond Art Deco ring set with old cut diamonds (app. 0.9 carats), signed: Peacock, for C.D. Peacock from Chigaco, American, circa 192...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.75
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3 grams
Center Diamond Details:
GIA REPORT #2205833496
Weight: 1.52 carat
Cut: Old European Bril...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Square Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring set with four old-cut diamonds in a square. Each stone is mille-griffe set; and on either side of the square is a little triangle set with three old-cut diamonds (tot...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finaely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately total of 3.00 carat and synthetic sapphire.
Category
1920s American Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This ring dates back to the 1920s and features three diamonds as the main attraction. The centre diamond weighs 0.40 carat and the two either side, set on a slope, each weigh 0.15 ca...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 9 grams
Center Diamond Details:
Weight: .70 carat
Cut: Old European Brilliant
Color: M
Clarity: VS1
...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Brooch with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds, 750 White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the
- 750 white gold
- Around 1920
- hallmarked with the fineness and "SCHILLING".
- Five freshwater cultured pearls
- Six brilliant-cut diamonds of 5.4-3.6 mm, toge...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Brooch, circa 1927
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald and Black Enamel Art Deco Brooch; Mauboussin; French; Ca 1927
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin from the 1920's. Beautifully enameled jockey figure is set on a rose diamond pave horse in full stride. 14k gold with platinum top. 1920's USA.
2.5...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
.80 Carat Total Weight Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.5
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 4.2 grams
Stone Details:
Shape: Old European Brilliant
Total Carat Weight: .80 carat total weight
Color: F
Clarity: VS
...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately the 1920s, this solitaire has an old cushion cut, weighing 0.64 carat, set to centre. Estimated as I in colour and SI1 in clarity, the stone has proudly been ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Brooch, England 1925, Set with 46 Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in Heerlen, NL
(1) One Platinum Brooch with a 18K. white gold pin. (stamped 950/- Platinum and 750 Gold )
Model: ART DECO ca 1925; United Kingdom.
set with 46 Old European Cut Diamonds; weight:...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Flower Bouquet Orient Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly elegant charming Art Deco flower bouquet in a three dimensionally worked platinum vase, set with rose diamonds in millegrain settings. The flower bouquet is composed of flower...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
1.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring is directly from the Art Deco era circa 1925. It is made in 18kt white gold and platinum (tested). It is set with an old European cut diamond weighing around 1.25...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.65 Carat Diamond and Onyx Drop Pendant Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful necklace dates back to the 1920s and features a 1.65 carat diamond. It is an old cut diamond, which would have been hand cut, and has been estimated as H in colour and...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning antique Art Deco diamond cross pendant of immaculate workmanship is crafted in solid platinum. The center is exposing a sp...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 4.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8 grams
Center Sapphire Details:
Weight: 1.40 carat
Cut: Old Cushion
Color: Intense Pink
Clarity: SI
Treatme...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 2.9 grams
Center Diamond Details
GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 1182791023
Shape: Old European Brilliant
Carat...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco ring dates back to the 1920s. The 1.02 carat old cut diamond is set in a high mount where it really stands out. Estimated J in colour and VS1 in clarity the s...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.80 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds sparkle in this art deco engagement ring. The centre diamond is 0.40 carat, while the diamonds to either side are 0.20 carat each. They match for quality, and ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bird Inside Circle with Sapphire and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately total of 2.70 carat and sapphire weighing approximately total of 1.60 carat.
Category
1920s American Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Drop Shape Natural Unenhanced Emerald Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Drop shape old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set to the centre with a drop shape old mine diamond weighing 1.56 carats, VS1 clarity...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified .83 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.65
Metal Type: Platinum[Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.9 grams
Center Diamond Details:
GIA REPORT # 6203860620
Weight: .83 carat
Color: J
Clarity: SI1
Side Diamond ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This cluster ring is a fabulous handmade piece of jewellery. It features four rub over set diamonds, the two in the middle weighing 0.40 carat each and the two on the outside 0.25 ca...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.35
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 3.9 grams
Center Diamond Details
Shape: Old European Brilliant
Carat Weight: 1.10 carat
Color: J
Clarity: I1
Side Stone Details:
Sha...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
The diamond in this ring is an Old European Brilliant cut, 4 small accents. One on each corner, Set in 14K Gold. This ring is so lovely, workmanship that is hard to find in contempor...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Stamped “18K” inside shank.
In a Finger Size 7.5, to be sized upon request. Video of ring available at request as well.
We offer an impeccable presentation, as well as detailed ...
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Band Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This interesting ring is more than likely American, having been made in 14 carat white gold. The sapphire in the centre weighs 0.50 carat and is an oval cabochon cut gemstone. It is ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed t...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bow Diamond Sapphire Pin
Located in New York, NY
Pin in a bow shape, finely crafted in platinum with a diamond center stone weighing a total of 1.50 carat, sapphires weighing a total of 2.50 carat and diamonds weighing a total of 1...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.1 grams
Center Diamond Details:
GIA REPORT # 2201682967
Weight: 1.01 carat
Cut: Old European Br...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Art deco platinum, sapphire and diamond brooch bezel set with and old european cut diamond and set throughout with old european and old single cut diamonds with an with millegrain ac...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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