Burma Cabochon No Heat
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Star Ruby
20th Century More Rings
Sapphire, Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
1990s Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Spinel
2010s Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
2010s Burmese Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Chain Bracelets
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Burmese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Burmese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
1990s Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire, Ruby
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 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.
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