Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Wh...
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Pink Diamond
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Go...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond
1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches
Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diam...
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond
2010s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s German More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Diamond
2010s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Black Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond
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Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Jewelry?
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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