Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1920s Belgian Folk Art Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Wood
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Native American Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Belle Époque Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
1890s French Neoclassical Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
1880s Scottish Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s European Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s European Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Late Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond
Early 20th Century Dutch Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Wood
1860s French Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Late 18th Century Swiss Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1820s French Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver
1880s British Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
1910s French Belle Époque Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver
1890s American Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1850s British George III Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1790s French Empire Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond
1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Sapphire, Gold
1840s French Early Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond
1860s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Old Antique Jewelry Boxes
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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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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