Diamond Jewelry
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201,975
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34,755
134,642
39,326
534
473
282
419
4,003
45,078
154,225
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1,276
3,310
2,140
1,365
2,469
2,578
2,879
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3,620
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2,792
2,295
1,993
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1,969
138,264
62,959
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173,748
92,006
75,442
52,902
55,485
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Gemstone: Diamond
Victorian Diamond Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the fine Victorian diamond centrepiece, centrally set with an old brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.65 carats surrounded by old-cut di...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Gem-A Certified 0.89 Carat D Color Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond solitaire ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.89 carats, accompanied by Gem-A certificate stating to be of D colour, VVS2 clarity, claw-set to a platinum mount...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diam...
Category
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring consisting of a natural drop pearl surmounted from a rose-c...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Pearl, Gem Set and Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl, gem set and diamond dog brooch, the natural blister pearl dog shaped pearl, accompanied by a GIA certificate, with cabochon-...
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of Pear Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of pear shape diamond drop earrings, each earrings comprising of pear shape brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by GIA diamond report, statin...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond twin heart ring, the ring two interlocking hearts, each set to the centre and border with rose-cut diamond, with diamond-set b...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An exquisite sapphire and diamond bracelet, the bracelet set with ten oval shaped faceted multicoloured sapphires, weighing a total of 29.5 carats, all four-claw set to a white gold ...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 14.9x19.1 mm, embellished with three rose-cut diamonds and a pearl on ea...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Natural Half Pearl and Diamond Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural half pearl and diamond oval brooch-pendant, set to the centre with three graduating half pearls set with rose-cut diamonds, surrounded by cluster of fourteen half...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian enamel and natural pearl pendant/brooch, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.4 carats, surrounded by gree...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian emerald, ruby and diamond twin heart ring, the ring set with two interlocking hearts, one set with a pear-shaped emerald, estimated to...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Double Heart Diamond and Pearl Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian double heart diamond and natural pearl bangle, the centre with two hearts intertwined each set with a pearl surrounded by old-cut di...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, emerald weighing 5.54 carats of Colombian origin accompanied by...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Internally Flawless Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
An Important single diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.52 carats, accompanied by GIA Certificate stating to be of D colour Internally Flawless, claw-set to a p...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau natural pearl and diamond ring, the central pearl accompanied by a AnchorCert report stating the pearl to be natural and ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.39 carats, accompanied by GIA report stating to be of F colour VS1, six claw-set to a platinum collet, between...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, set to the centre with four triangular cabochon-cut garnets between rose-cut diamond-set cross and natural pearl surround, with ...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, 9k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.47 Carat Emerald-Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone solitaire diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.47 carats, of F colour, VS1 clarity, GIA certificate, f...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats of F colour, VS2 clarity, GIA certificate, six claw-set to a white gold mount with scroll heart deco...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Crystal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald, diamond and crystal pendant, a lozenge shaped rock crystal, centrally applied with a square-cut emerald set between four old brilliant-cut diamonds, within an em...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Coral Bead and Diamond Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond cross pendant, consisting of twelve round coral beads, each set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond all mounted in gold frame and suspended from a cor...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Garnet and Diamond Beetle Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of garnet and diamond beetle cufflinks made by Bentley & Skinner, each beetle set with two cabochon-cut segments and rose-cut diamonds to the b...
Category
2010s British Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch, the brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set to the centre with a pearl and diamo...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-Victorian Half Pearl, Diamond and Blue Enamel Suite
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian half pearl, diamond and blue enamel suite, the suite consisting of a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings, each set to the ...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian bird brooch, the bird pave-set throughout with natural seed pearls set in yellow gold closed-back settings, holding a pearl-set a...
Category
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and demantoid garnet-set pendant, to the centre an oval cabochon-cut rock crystal applied with diamond-set ribbon-like decoration...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond brooch, the naturalistically modelled lizard encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and embellished to the spine with a row of nine graduated oval mixed-cut demantoid garnets, all silver set to a yellow gold mount, circa 1890, measuring approximately 6x1.9cm, gross weight 6.3 grams.
This antique brooch is in excellent condition. Unmarked, tested as 14ct gold and silver.
A wonderful late Victorian brooch in the shape of a lizard. Brooches in the shape of naturalistically formed insects and reptiles became popular in the late nineteenth century, and this realistically crafted lizard is a wonderful example of this style. The lizard is set throughout with glinting diamonds, with a line down its back of lime-green demantoid garnets. The eyes are set with glinting rubies and the lizard’s feet...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian ruby, emerald and diamond ring, to the centre two old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.5 carats in total, set between an emerald estimated to weigh 0.3...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine early Victorian diamond detachable centrepiece set with an old-cut diamond surrounded by eight diamond-set petals, all within an ornate openwork scroll design plaque suspending an old-cut diamond drop, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.3 carats in total, strung to five rows of cultured saltwater pearls measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, with two early Victorian plaques...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Pair of Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and sapphire cluster earrings, each earring centrally-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, surrounded by a border of two swiss-cut ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Jade, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian jade, diamond and pearl necklace, the necklace comprising a long chain with six old brilliant-cut diamond-set bow-shape motifs, with a pear...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Trefoil Pearl and Diamond Cross-Over Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian trefoil pearl and diamond cross-over ring, the three natural pearls accompanied by an AnchorCert stating the pearls to weigh a total of 3.27 carats and to be of saltwater...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond ring, the vertically set three stone pearl, accompanied by a Gem and Pearl Laboratory certifica...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Diamond Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl, ruby and diamond ring, the marquise shaped ring set to the centre with a pearl measuring approximately 6mm in diameter, surrounded by calibre-cut rubies set in an...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian diamond scroll brooch strung here as a centrepiece on a cultured pearl choker necklace, centrally-set set with a row of graduati...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style ruby and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diamonds...
Category
2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
A cultured pearls and diamonds cross-over ring, with one white and one purple cultured pearl diagonally set between curved diamond shoulders, with tapering D-Section shank all in platinum, later hallmarked London, 2012, bearing the Bentley&Skinner sponsor mark, the head measuring approximately 1x1.2cm, gross weight 4.14 grams Finger size L
This ring is in very good condition.
This charming vintage cultured pearl and diamond ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. It features two pearls, one with a creamy white hue and the other with a nacreous purple hue, set diagonally in a curved diamond set band. The curving lines and delicate pearls give this ring a sense of romanticism and elegance. This piece would make a gorgeous bridal accessory...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Category
1880s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the square emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.07 carats, of E colour VS1 clarity, GIA certificate, four claw-set to a scroll pierced collet, with ribbed shan...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the two pearls accompanied by Gem & Pearl Lab Report stating to be natural o...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond half eternity ring, the nine round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 0.50 carats in total, claw-set to a platinum mount, gross weight 5.9 g...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the thorax with a round cabochon emerald, the abdomen with a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, the eyes set with round faceted rubies, and the wings embellished with faceted emeralds, rose-cut diamonds and two pear-shaped rubies, all millegrain-set in platinum and yellow gold mount, with gold brooch fitting, circa 1900, measuring 4.5 x 2.2 cm, gross weight 9.9 grams.
This antique brooch is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold and platinum.
This beautiful late Victorian butterfly brooch...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
A Victorian Renaissance Revival Gem-set Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Renaissance revival gem-set pendant, the central cushion shaped faceted ruby set to the centre of an old brilliant-cut diamond encrusted yellow gold 8-point star, set wit...
Category
1850s British Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Flower Pendant
Located in London, GB
A fine Art Nouveau enamel and pearl flower pendant, the shaded blue, white and yellow enamelled flower head with brilliant-cut diamond centre, to each side a fan of leaves enamelled ...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian five-stone diamond ring, the five old-mine-cut diamonds graduating from the centre and estimated to weigh a total of 5.6 carats, all claw-set with rose-cut diamonds ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon bow motif encrusted with rose diamonds, applied to a cobalt blue guilloché enamel ma...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
A Pair Vintage Of Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, each earring with a cushion-cut sapphire, the one weighing 3.25 carats and the other 2.20 carats, accompanied by GCS Report s...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, the thorax and wings set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats in total, the abdomen and eyes set with faceted rubies, weighing approximately 1.3 carats in total, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, all mounted in silver and yellow gold, to yellow gold carved legs, circa 1880, measuring approximately 4.5 x 2.5cm, gross weight 9.2 grams.
This antique brooch in excellent condition for its age. Unmarked tested as silver and 15ct gold.
This stunning brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. During the Victorian era, jewellery in the shape of insects was very popular. The popularity of insect jewellery and other jewellery featuring natural motifs can be linked to the late Victorians turning away from machine industrialization and once again embracing the beauty of nature. This brooch features wonderfully crafted legs and antennae, with a spectacular combination of vivid Burmese rubies...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Pair of Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond and ruby earrings, the central star motif centred with an old brilliant-cut diamond to six radiating arms set with graduated old-cut diamonds, total diamo...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Laurel Necklace with Pearl Drop
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace, the necklace comprising a principle garland drop, suspending an oval pearl measuring aproximately 8.2 x 5.6mm, to the centre of a diamond-se...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a d...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Pair of Diamond and Aquamarine Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and aquamarine drop earrings, each earring consisting of a briolette-cut aquamarine with total combined weight of 2.90 carats, suspended in a frame of brilliant-cut...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond ring, to the centre a cushion-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats, surrounded by four old European-cut...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Double Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond double serpent brooch, the central old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat, surrounded by two entwinned serpents ...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage ruby and diamond cluster earrings, each earing centrally-set with an old European-cut diamond estimated to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in London, GB
A three-stone diamond Victorian style ring, the central old-mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1 carat, flanked by four rose-cut diamond, all...
Category
1990s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces and Other Diamond Jewelry and Watches on 1stDibs
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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