Platinum Butterfly
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Modern Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Contemporary Art
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
2010s English Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
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How Much is a Platinum Butterfly?
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.