Van Cleef & Arpels 2 TCW Diamond 18K White Gold Dove Brooch, France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate VCA diamond 18K white gold dove brooch 61 round brilliant cut F-G, VS diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Sapphire DOVES Post and Clip 2-Tone Gold Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! These Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings feature Stylized DOVES Hand
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Round Peach Morganite Earrings with Diamonds 2/3 Carat
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K Rose Gold Earrings featuring over 2 carats of Round Morganite, surrounded 2/3 carats of Bezel
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 0.65 in L 1 in
18 Karat Gold Peach Morganite Ballerina Necklace w/ Baguette Diamonds 2/3 Carat
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K Rose Gold Ballerina Style Necklace, featuring over a 1-Carat Round Morganite, surrounded 2/3
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ring w/Cushion Amethyst, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds 2/3 Carat
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
with Faceted Amethyst. Set in 14K Rose Gold, with a Diamond Halo, and Split Shank. Two natural
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Three-Dimensional Flower Ear Clips provide an enchanting spectacle in perpetual bloom. Van Cleef & Arpels Captures This Beautifully with Their Mystery Setting Featuring Blue an...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Graduating Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Earrings from the 1960s made in 18k yellow gold. The size of the diamonds are graduating in size all around. The earrings have appx. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1980s, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are composed of Tahitian and South Sea pearls, 18K gold, and over 12 carats of diamonds. Each is designed as a Tahitian pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Chaumet Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Clip Brooch, Circa 1960s
By Chaumet
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Chaumet Vintage Sapphire Clip Brooch in a Chaumet original presentation box! A striking vintage brooch by Chaumet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and modelled as an abstract spray bur...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Bead Tassle Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco triple-strand tassel necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and 18K white gold, embodies timeless luxury and elegance. Featuring a captivating arr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 - Row Pearl Necklace with 3 - Diamond Barrel Clasps
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 2-Row Pearl and Diamond Necklace with 1- Diamond Barrel Clasp and 2- Extra Diamond Barrel Clasps. In 1956, American Actress Grace Kelly Married Prince Rainier III,...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k gold bow brooch by Van Cleef & Arples, set with approx. 1.03ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 30mm x 6mm. Marked: 1.03, V.CA., C4252A3. Weight - 2.5 grams.PB-03097
Diamond, Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Spray Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant vintage spray brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels exemplifies the Maison’s refined approach to naturalistic design and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gol...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Pearl and Tanzanite Choker by Mikimoto features a natural Cushion shaped Tanzanite weighing 30 carats estimate...
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch In Yellow And White Gold. The bird features cabochon cut head and body, accented with round cut rubies, diamond eye, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
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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