Antique Diamond Tie Pin
1890s Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Swedish Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Sapphire
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s French Neoclassical Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Gold
1910s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow ...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1910s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s French High Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Tie Pin
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Tie Pin
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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