Antiques Diamond Crown
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1740s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond
Late 20th Century English Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
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How Much is a Antiques Diamond Crown?
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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