Diamond Plaque
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gol...
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 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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