Platinum Diamond Briolette
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century North American Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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Platinum Diamond Briolette For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Platinum Diamond Briolette?
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.