Diamond Jewelry
2,313
201,627
1,764
to
33,181
134,203
39,404
529
436
280
418
3,990
44,785
154,186
1,642
1,275
3,269
2,130
1,351
2,440
2,563
2,856
3,959
3,590
235
2,791
2,316
1,991
1,961
1,951
138,114
62,772
2,505
173,487
92,084
75,391
52,650
55,443
203,391
37,668
23,918
33,883
22,446
74388
21262
18226
13662
9184
to
45,876
41,045
17,564
5,578
4,920
4,269
2,223
2,141
599
529
452
331
317
186
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Gemstone: Diamond
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
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
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
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
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
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
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Internally Flawless Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A solitaire diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 2.05 carats of D colour IF clarity, GIA certificate, six-claw set in a heart shape platinum collet, with tapered D...
Category
2010s British Modern Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Early Victorian Jasmine Petal Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian jasmine petal diamond brooch, the brooch in the design of a six-petalled diamond encrusted flower head with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds estim...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
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
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
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
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Bracelet by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl bracelet by Skinner & Co, set with a line of graduated old-cut diamonds set either side with a scalloped edged diamond-set border all in millegrain, es...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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