Miner Cut Diamond 3 Carat
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Sapphire, Ruby, Black Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Topaz, Perid...
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 1880s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
Antique 1890s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Miner Cut Diamond 3 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Miner Cut Diamond 3 Carat?
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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