Diamond Jewelry
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
1990s British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Russian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century British Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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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