Antique Pave Diamond Ring
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century French Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Platinum
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Quartz, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Quartz, Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century American Baroque Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Indian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Indian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s American Antique Pave Diamond Ring
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Amethyst, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1910s Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Contemporary Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Pave Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Contemporary Antique Pave Diamond Ring
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
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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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