Sapphire Diamond Earrings 1980s
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Pink Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Clip-on Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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