Diamond Jewelry
20th Century American Late Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Turquoise, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapph...
2010s Belgian Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Black Diamond, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Late Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
1990s Spanish Early Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1880s French Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
1980s Unknown Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver
1960s American Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Emerald, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Rose 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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