Vvs Baguette
2010s English Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Morganite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond
Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 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.
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