Pear Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline
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Tourmaline, Paraiba
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Diamond, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
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Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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Tourmaline, Paraiba
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
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White Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
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Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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Tourmaline, Paraiba
Early 2000s North American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
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Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
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Tourmaline, Paraiba
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Paraiba, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s Loose Gemstones
Alexandrite
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Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
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Ruby
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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