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
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nini 18K White Gold 20Ct Burma Rubies & 3.5 Ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
piece features a striking array of mixed-cut Burma rubies totaling 20.0 carats. The vibrant red stones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Burma Ruby diamond Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
Edwardian 18K White/Yellow Gold ring featuring .75ct. T.W. apx. of French baguette cut Burma rubies
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co. Part of TIffany & Co's Spray Collection. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
NWT F/W 2002 Thierry Mugler Couture Black Purple Oversized Fur Coat
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a truly incredible purple and black Thierry Mugler fur coat, designed by Manfred Mugler for his Fall/Winter 2002 collection. This coat is constructed of leather, black fox...
GIA Certified 73ct Zambian Emerald & 22ct Diamond Necklace Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Zambian Natural Emerald Necklace and Earring set GIA Report # 2235396105 Natural Beryl, Emerald , Zambia , F2 This 73 Ct Zambian Emerald and 22 Ct Diamond Necklace and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vinatge 1960s Pears and Baguettes Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular platinum vintage necklace is centered with 11 genuine Pear cut Dangling Dazzling Diamonds approx: 7.45cttw, H-I color, all Pear Shapes are VS1-VS2, except one Pear S...
Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional 43.69 Carats GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamonds Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centers an 8.12 carat brilliant-cut Fancy Yellow Diamond of “VVS1” clarity, and contains another 19.63 carats of radiant-cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds that range from “VVS1-VS2” clarity....
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pendant brooch by Child & Child. A pendant/brooch in three detachable sections, the uppermost composed of an elongated octagon with inward bowed sides set with one central diamond in...
Diamond, Platinum
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Beauvince Hearts Necklace and Earrings Suite in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
An enchanting necklace & earring suite is ideal for the red carpet, a gala or a royal wedding. The luxurious combination of hearts, ovals and rounds is breathtaking and show stopping...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond tiara. This exquisite, handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is comprised of a central foliate design, vertically set with round old cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set tiara. This striking handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is of scrolling floral design set to its centrepiece with four larger old cut di...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 145ct Russian No Enhacement Emerald & 45 ct Diamond Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified No Enhancement Russian Emerald Necklace and Earring suite Two certificate from GIA . One for Necklace ( Report # 2231396103 ) and one for Earrings ( Report # 223540...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Beauvince Sunrise Suite (110.16 ct Diamonds) in Platinum and Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Fit for a queen, this yellow and white diamond suite features an exquisite collection of beautifully matched solitaire diamonds and is meticulously crafted with platinum and gold int...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$90,244
D 1.66 in L 15.36 in
French Antique Fraumont Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in London, GB
A French antique Fraumont diamond necklace and earring suite, with a drop pendant, set with an old-cut diamond, in a claw setting, surrounded by a circle of grain set diamonds and a ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond Wrap Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the world of extraordinary craftsmanship and opulence with the Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond Wrap Necklace, a masterpiece curated in the renowned ateliers of Bvlgari in Italy. E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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