Diamond Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Neoclassical Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s Retro Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Alexandrite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Malachite, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k ...
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Palladium, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Artist Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Beryl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique and Vintage Diamond Jewelry and Watches
Diamonds and antique 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 the stone 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 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 diamonds 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.
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