Antique Diamond Butterfly
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1880s Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
1890s Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Platinum
1850s Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Zircon, 18k Gold...
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Butterfly
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1780s Unknown Antique Diamond Butterfly
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Butterfly
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 18th Century Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Butterfly
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Contemporary Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Diamond Butterfly
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Diamond Butterfly
Enamel, Copper
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Diamond Butterfly
Walnut
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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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