Diamond International
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Central American Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century British Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Spinel, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
20th Century Italian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swedish Cufflinks
Silver
Vintage 1970s Swedish Dangle Earrings
Silver
20th Century English Other Animal Sculptures
Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Canadian Edwardian Bangles
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Stone, Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Swedish Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Wedding Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Brown Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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- Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An internally flawless diamond is a diamond that does not have any visible inclusions under a 10x magnification.