Diamond Barrette
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
American More Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown More Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown More Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vanity Items
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Antique Early 1900s French Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Vanity Items
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
American More Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vanity Items
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Vanity Items
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century American More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
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20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian More Jewelry
Bronze, Brass
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990s French Jackets
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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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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