10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Artist Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Other, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
1990s French Coats and Outerwear
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
2010s American Band Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow For Sale on 1stDibs
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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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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