Diamond Jewelry
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Beryl, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
1880s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s British Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1870s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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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