French Art Deco 20 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Invisible Set 18k Gold Hinged Box
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco - Burma Ruby-princess cut-18ctw (invisible set) / DB-0.50ctw / 181 grams / 2.16x 3.31 inches This French Art Deco 18k Gold hinged box features a central band of invi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20 carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond floral Stud Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Burmese No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K Gold – 14.92 Carats A radiant pair of high jewelry earrings showcasing exceptional Burmese rubies in an elegant floral clust...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20 carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond floral Stud Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Burmese No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K Gold – 14.92 Carats A radiant pair of high jewelry earrings showcasing exceptional Burmese rubies in an elegant floral clust...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 20 Ct Burma Ruby & 10 Ct Diamond Butterfly 18 Kt White Gold Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Burma Ruby and Diamond Brooch , Vintage Natural 20 Ct Burma Ruby & 10 Ct Diamond Butterfly 18 Kt White Gold Pin Vintage Beautiful color of Burma ruby This Gorgeous Pin is made out ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Exquisite Burma Ruby Diamond Estate Bracelet in Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling Bulgari bracelet crafted in noble platinum and featuring approximately 10 carats of fine white diamonds and 20 carats of vivid red Burma rubies across its three sections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
C1780 18K Multi- Stone Giardinetti Ring w/ Rubies Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gemological details of our giardinetti ring: 3 rose cut diamonds 1 Old cut diamond total .20 carats of diamonds Natural burma ruby, approx. ½ carat Columbian emeralds, cushion cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Cert Natural Burma Heart Ruby & 75 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Burma Heart Shape Ruby & 75 Carat Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Bracelet , Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat Yellow Gold 260 Gm Signed Marconi Necklace consis...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .20 Carat Burma Myanmar Ruby Diamond Victorian Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Victorian 1880's ruby and diamond yellow gold ring. GIA certified natural no heat .20cts octagonal Burma Myanmar red ruby with a old mine cut .15ct diamond in a handmade 18k ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20 Carat Star Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
A six-legged star radiates atop this vibrant red, 20 carat cabochon ruby of Burmese origin. The gemstone is nestled inside a platinum and diamond mounting composed of small marquise ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ruby and diamond earring. The earring is studded with 12.30 carat rubies and 3.37 carat diamonds. It is made in 18 karat white gold 12.90 gross weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Cartier Ring Box, Circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Cartier ring presentation box, circa 1920s, in red leather with gilt tooling, the flap stamped CARTIER LTD, folding flat to a strap when open. This is the travelling form of...
Other
$4,775 / item
W 0.52 in L 0.53 in
Everyday Ruby and Diamond Cherry Blossom Floral Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Ruby and Diamond Cherry Blossom Flower Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Silver 18 Karat Gold Jeweled Mid Century Cosmetic Case w Original Box
By Boucheron
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elevate your personal feminine accoutrements or collection with this uniquely romantic mid-century Vanity Cosmetic Case by Boucheron, Paris. Always with a keen sense of style, the w...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Enamel Box with Diamond and Rubies Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful box with fine enamel work studded with Diamonds and Rubies. Similar enamel work can be seen in Indian and Mughal jewellery from centuries ago. The work and art of enamell...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing 115.7 grams and me...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
$9,340
W 3.63 in D 0.83 in L 5.08 in
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"
By Boucheron
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag" The rectangular case decorated to the front with a pierced design of birds amongst flowering vines, accented wi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Purse
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Purse Details: Material: 18K yellow gold Stones: approx. 0.27 carats of diamonds, and accented with French cut rubies. Measurements: 7.5cm x 7cm Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k gold vanity cosmetic case, including a compact, lipstick and additional small compartment. Decorated with enamel top (small chip on enamel on one corner). Box measures 3...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
$4,500
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in
French Art Deco Sterling Silver with Gemstone Rosetta Compact Case by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in the iconic Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior that feature a mirror and a compartment for powder. The exterior featur...
Multi-gemstone, Silver
9k Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact by Boucheron (1964)
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold and 0.86 carat ruby compact made by Boucheron - boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This excepti...
Gold
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Rectangular beauty kit in 800 thousandths grooved silver, the lid decorated with a pierced plate in 750 thousandths pink gold decorated with chiseled flowers a...
Ruby, Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite compact mirror box from Tiffany & Co., dating back to the 1940s, is a stunning representation of vintage elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from 14k gold, the sur...
14k Gold
$6,675Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.63 in W 5 in D 1.25 in
A Boucheron Paris 18k Gold Silver & Ruby Vermeil Minaudiere Circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Boucheron Paris 18k Gold, Silver & Ruby Vermeil Minaudiere Circa 1940, of rectangular form with a hinged cover the top of the cover with pierced vermeil scrolling foliage the flow...
Gold, Silver
$2,500
H 0.5 in W 3 in D 2.4 in Dm 3 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver 14K Gold Ruby Powder Compact Case
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elevate your personal glamour accessories with this appealing circa 1940's Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Powder Compact Case. The Art Deco design truly enhances the oval case co...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings, 16.3ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Celebrate timeless elegance with these breathtaking earrings, meticulously crafted in 14 karat white gold. At the heart of each design lies a magnificent arrangement of genuine Sleep...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,800,000Sale Price|20% Off
A Masterpiece of Rarity and Radiance 15 carat Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A Masterpiece of Rarity and Radiance Presenting a 15 carat Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a true collector’s treasure. This extraordinary centerpiece, certified by GIA, boasts D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
By BUCHERON
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and comprises masterfully designed, naturalistically inspired and diamond swathed scrol...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Ciro 8
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$10,400Sale Price|50% Off
18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Black Opal, Rose Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Radiant Pair of 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Drop Earrings. Earrings feature Magnifi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.59 in L 2.55 in
French Art Deco 1920 Dangle Tassels Earrings in 18kt Gold with Jade and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco tassels dangle earrings. Fabulous pair of tassel drop earrings, created in Paris France during the art deco period, circa 1920. This delicate pieces has been crafted...
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet This antique Art Deco bracelet has old european cut round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 40-45 carats of diamonds (inclusive of 4 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Important Wide Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A very impressive Wide Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet The largest sapphire weighs approx 6.01 ct The other two sapphires weigh approx 7.57 ct Diamond weight is approx 31.48 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1920, 72.75g
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco bracelet of sophisticated aesthetic is crafted platinum and set with emerald and diamond. There are 414 round-cut diamonds, 8 oval-cut diamonds, 38 baguette di...
Emerald, Platinum
Cartier l Gold, Coloured Stone and Diamond 'Panthere' Bracelet.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Important Jewels from the Collection of Patrica Wallace. Centering a panther set with round diamonds, against a semi-circular ground of calibre-cut rubies, emeralds and sapphires, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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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