Baguette Ap
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro More Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Late 20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pink Diamond
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k 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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