Kite Diamond
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Loose Gemstones
White Diamond
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, White Gold, 1...
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Morganite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, Pl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Kite Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Kite Diamond?
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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