Platinum Pearls
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Pearl
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Black Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Platinum Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Platinum Pearls?
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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