Brilliant Cut 5 Carat Diamond Vvs
Vintage 1980s European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s English Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Empire Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Brilliant Cut 5 Carat Diamond Vvs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Brilliant Cut 5 Carat Diamond Vvs?
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.