Diamond Snail
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century British Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine...
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine...
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium,...
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Early 2000s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Diamond Snail?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.