1959 Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wedding Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s English Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco More Earrings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modernist Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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1959 Platinum For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1959 Platinum?
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.