Diamond Jewelry
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201,972
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34,758
134,637
39,321
534
473
282
419
4,003
45,067
154,232
1,645
1,275
3,309
2,139
1,364
2,468
2,577
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2,792
2,295
1,993
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1,969
138,266
62,954
2,513
173,738
91,998
75,442
52,902
55,482
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Gemstone: Diamond
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the abdomen with a gold pearl, both accompanied by GCS Re...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond cross over ring, the two round-cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carats in total, set as a cross over design with curved diamond-set shoulde...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GCS Certified 1.14 Carat Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond ring, the central old European-cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of K colour SI2 clarity, eight claw set to a platinum collet, five graduated baguette-cut diamonds to either shoulder weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat, all to a D-section platinum shank, finger size M ½ , head measuring 0.8x1.9 cm, gross weight 4.1 grams, circa 1920.
A gorgeous Art Deco diamond ring. This ring features a lively central diamond set between sculptural platinum shoulders. Each shoulder has five baguette-cut diamonds set to it, adding sophistication and 1920s design to the central stone. This piece 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 and would make a unique vintage engagement ring...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Belle-Époque Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle-Époque ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat, set to an openwork quatrefoil design cluster surround of calibr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.76 carats, accompanied by GCS report, stating to be of Burmese origin with no indic...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Belle Époque Natural Pearl, Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl, garnet and diamond aigrette ring, the greyish pink pearl accompanied by GCS report stating to be natural saltwater, set ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Beryl and Diamond Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian beryl and diamond cross brooch, in the form of a stylised Latin cross set with ten faceted colourless beryls coloured with pink foil ba...
Category
19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco tutti-frutti clips by Reymond Yard, each clip with a diamond-set frame of Mughal-style design, set with transition, baguette, triangular and carre-cut diamonds, es...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl and enamel pendant, the centre a pearl sitting on four branches of diamond-set leaves all set on blue enamel framed by a circular border of diamonds, surr...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century sugarloaf sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion-cut sapphire, accompanied by SSEF Report stating that is of Burmese origin wi...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco ruby and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut Burmese ruby weighing 1.90 carats, surrounded by an openwork old cut and swiss-cut diamond-set frame, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.85 carats, all set in platinum, circa 1920, the head measuring approximately 1.35x1.9cm, gross weight 4.3 grams. Finger size O
This bright and sparkling Art...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A three stone ruby and diamond ring, the Burmese oval faceted ruby weighing 1.53ct with a brilliant-cut diamond set to each shoulder, total approximat...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century fly brooch, the bee set with a dementoid garnet, a ruby eye, diamond wings and a pearl body, set in silver and gold, with a further pear...
Category
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau opal and diamond pendant, the central oval-shaped cabochon-cut opal weighing approximately 5 carats, set within a cluster of old-cut di...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Phillips Enameled Fish Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Phillips enamelled fish necklace, the thirteen openwork links depicting two coiled fish the one enamelled in red and the other in green colours, connecte...
Category
1890s Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond bracelet, the seven cushion-cut rubies weighing 7.22 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmes...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian multi-gem butterfly brooch, the wings and body encrusted with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, highlighted with demantoid garnets, and rubies, with cabochon-cut sapphire eyes, set in silver to a yellow gold mount and brooch fitting, circa 1890, measures approximately 3x1.3cm, gross weight 3.1 grams.
This antique brooch is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and silver, with later 18ct gold clasp.
This colourful and delicate Victorian butterfly brooch...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Century Gold, Diamond and Citrine Cameo Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold, diamond and citrine cameo bracelet, the central oval citrine carved with the face of a lady, the tubular surround mounted with old bril...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross over Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond cross over ring, the natural pearl weighing 1.54 carats, accompanied by GCS Report, set in cross over style with an old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 0.94 carats, to curved diamond-set shoulders, all set in platinum to a yellow gold mount, circa 1915, the head measuring 1.1x1.2 cm, gross weight 2.80g. Finger size K 1/2
This ring is in very good condition. Tested as 18ct gold and platinum.
This graceful Edwardian cross...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting one of the Greek gigantes, wearing the i...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Turn of the Century Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century demantoid garnet and diamond bracelet, consisted of eleven links each bearing a flower with a demantoid garnet centre, swiss-cut diamond encrusted petals and stems terminating to pearl-set trefoil, mounted in silver and yellow gold, circa 1910, later hallmaked 18ct gold import Austria, measuring approximately 18.5 x 1cm, gross weight 24.7 grams.
Turn of the Century bracelet...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond five stone gold ring, the ring set with three old-cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.65 carats, and two c...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Garnet and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of garnet and diamond cluster earrings, the cushion-cut garnets, weighing 22.42 carats, claw-set, each surrounded by twenty-seven brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a line...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Oval-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval-shaped amethyst and diamond pendant, the cabochon-cut amethyst with diamond-set star inlaid to the centre and rose-cut diamond encrust...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural saltwater pearl and diamond drop earrings, each pearl measure approximately 7.3 x 11.5 mm and 7.2 x 11.0 mm, each with eight-cut diamond encrusted white gold caps, ...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring, alternately set with three square-set emeralds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Col...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond heart Pendant, pave'-set throughout with old European-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 2.5 carats in total, all set...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rose-Cut Diamond-Set Chain
Located in London, GB
AA rose-cut diamond-set chain, the one hundred and ninety five rose-cut diamonds weighing 11.06 carats in total, connected with platinum links, to a platinum lobster clasp, hallmarke...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Set Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A diamond set cross pendant, the round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an approximate total of 0.95ct, all channel set to a white mount on a white gold ch...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Necklet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and sapphire necklet, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.75 carats, surrounded by a r...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pair of Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian emerald and diamond earrings, each earring with a cushion-cut emerald surrounded by twelve old-cut diamonds attached to two knife-edged gold bars forming a V, sus...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Pearl and Faceted Diamond Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl and faceted diamond bead necklace, the 80 natural pearls measuring approximately 5.1-7.6mm accompanied by Gem and Pearl L...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Target Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby target ring, rubover-set to the centre with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.1 carats surrounded by calibre-cut rubies, all...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fancy coloured sapphires and diamond four-leaf clover pin, the brooch set with petals of fancy coloured sapphires, estimated to weigh a total of 0.60 carats, each se...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
Russian Sapphire and Diamond Horse-Shoe Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Russian 19th century diamond and sapphire double horse-shoe brooch, consisted of two interlocking horse-shoes, the one encrusted with eight sapphires, th...
Category
1880s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Bentley & Skinner sapphire and diamond ring, the 5.50 carats octagonal-cut sapphire, accompanied by a GCS Report no: 5777-7895 stating to b...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch, the brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set to the centre with a pearl within a graduatin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl, diamond and emerald pendant, to the centre a pearl accompanied by GCS Report stating to be natural of Saltwater...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
An emerald-cut diamond cluster ring, the central diamond weighing 2.22 carats, accompanied by GIA Report stating to be of D colour Internally Flawless, surrounded by an octagonal-sha...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Gold Twist Bracelet with Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold twist bracelet with gold locket, the bracelet designed as a twist with round rings set between each twist, suspending a gold heart...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond bar brooch, the thirty-six calibre-cut rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.4 carats accompanied by GCS ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Diamond-Set Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque diamond-set dragonfly brooch, the body and the head set with fourteen old European-cut diamonds, the wings set with fifty-two rose-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 3 carats in total, all mounted in silver to yellow-gold back, bearing French gold hallmarks for 18ct gold, circa 1890, measuring approximately 4x4cm, gross weight 9.2 grams.
Belle Epoque brooch in Excellent condition.
This stunning, antique dragonfly brooch...
Category
1890s British Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant, the old brilliant-cut diamond set star to the centre of a round cabochon-cut garnet, within a frame of entwined gold surmounted from a twisted wire pendant loop, the pendant measuring approximately 3.8 x 2.7cm, suspended from a gold snake chain measuring approximately 43cm in length and 0.3cm in width, circa 1870, gross weight 39.6 grams.
Unmarked tested as 18ct gold. A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant in very good condition.
This splendid pendant on a substantial chain 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. The large central garnet catches the light with deep fiery flashes, and the central diamond is lively and twinkly. Created around 1870, this piece epitomizes high Victorian style and taste, with the twisted gold, vibrant red garnet, and brilliant diamonds. To the back of the pendant is a small locket...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Oval Star Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and diamond oval star pendant brooch, the central half-pearl with pair of old-cut and rose-cut diamonds surrounded by a row of half-pearls, framed by alternating ra...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, each consisting of a natural pearl surrounded by thirteen old bril...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Laurel Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian aquamarine and diamond-set brooch/pendant, centrally-set with an oval-shaped faceted aquamarine, surrounded by delicate openwork diamond-set frame of laurel garlands, ribbon ties and foliate motifs, suspending a pear-shaped aquamarine drop, the yellow gold-set aquamarines estimated to weigh a total of 6.8 carats, the diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.3 carats, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount, with detachable necklace and brooch fitting, circa 1890, measuring approximately 4.9x4.6cm, gross weight 19 grams.
Victorian pendant/brooch in Very Good condition. Unmarked, metal tested as 18ct Gold and Silver.
A beautiful aquamarine brooch...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pair of pearl and diamond earrings, each earring consisting of a pearl, accompanied by GCS report stating to be natural saltwater, measuring approximately 4.5mm, surrounded by ten transition-cut diamonds, suspended by a chain set with two larger transition-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 1.40 carats, all fine millegrain-set in platinum, fitted with 9ct gold screw fittings, circa 1915, measuring approximately 2.9 x 1cm, gross weight 3.2 grams.
Unmarked tested as Platinum (earrings) and 9ct Gold (screw back fittings). A pair of Edwardian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings in Good condition
A delightful pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond earrings...
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut dia...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian ruby and diamond bow brooch, the centrally set ruby surrounded by an old-cut diamond-set cluster, bow parts alternately-se...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
French Art Deco Diamond Set Brooch by Lambert Frères
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco diamond set brooch by Lambert Frères, of rectangular shape with an openwork pattern, set with central round brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.40 carats, to...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising a natural pearl drop, accompanied by GCS r...
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Pair of Victorian Gold, Diamond and Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian gold, diamond and enamel drop earrings, each earring set with an old cut diamond to the centre of a gold and blue enamelled star, surrounded by gold frame and sus...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Mandolin Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century mandolin brooch, realistically formed and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and multi-colour enamel, on a black patinated background...
Category
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Square-Cut Diamond Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A square-cut diamond set full eternity ring, the twenty four square-cut diamonds weighing an estimated total of 3.6 carats, channel set to a 4mm wide white mount, later hallmarked 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Square-Cut Diamond Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A square-cut diamond set full eternity ring, the twenty four square-cut diamonds weighing an estimated total of 2.5 carats, assessed colour G-H, assessed clarity VS1-2, channel set t...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Tassel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond tassel drop earrings, made by Bentley & Skinner, each earring consisting of three drops embellished with ten natural pearls with a quatrefoil diam...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Tassel Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond tassel drop earrings, each earring comprising three drop tassels of ten natural pearls, accompanied by a Gem & Pearl Laboratory report number 0383...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster necklace, the necklace consisting of thirty-two graduating sapphire and diamond clusters, each ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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