10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 10 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.