Russian Diamond Sapphire Earrings
Vintage 1960s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Chrome Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Aquamarine, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
Early 20th Century Russian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond
Vintage 1910s Russian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Dangle Earrings
2010s Russian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond
2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
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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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