Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Oval diamond cluster ring. Set with twenty nine round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Oval diamond cluster ring. Set with twenty nine round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Shape Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
diamonds in rubover settings with a combined weight of 0.4 carats, flanked by six round single cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
1.30 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Ring - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.30 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30ct
Located in Narberth, PA
six-prong setting. The diamond displays J/K color and SI1 clarity. The shoulders of the ring are
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s Victorian Diamond Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 1.5 Carat Gold Sterling
Located in Wallkill, NY
diamond in a bezel setting hangs in the center with dangles The sterling chain connects to the mixed metal
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
1.47 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds individually claw / prong set within pierced decorated basket style settings. The elevated
Diamond, Platinum
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Oyster Ring – 6.8g
Located in Aventura, FL
, further enhanced by 0.88 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds that illuminate the intricate setting. The
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Pansy Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
with five old European cut diamonds in silver collet settings accented by a natural, untreated ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Old Mine-cut Diamond Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
spectacular effect. One of their major advances in the setting of diamonds in the 19th century was "a-jouring
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Platinum GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 1.03ct
Located in Narberth, PA
ring features a central 1.03ct Peruzzi cut diamond, which is held within a four-prong setting. The
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Princess Emeralds Diamonds Brooch, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
exceptional color Surrounding stones: Old European-cut diamonds in round settings Additional detail: A fine
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Floral Bangle
Located in London, GB
Gold and Silver Setting for Diamonds Period: Victorian Box: Luxury Box (as advertised)
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .35ct
Located in Narberth, PA
platinum settings. The diamond is secure and intact.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Antique Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced decorated
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.2 in W 0.83 in L 7 in
ART DECO 1925 Statement Bracelet In Platinum With 30.40 Cwt In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with 3 calibrated marquise cut diamonds, with a total combined weight of
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
English Edwardian Ornate Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
round old cut diamond in a millegrain collet setting with an approximate weight of 1.75 carats, set to
Diamond, Platinum
$17,946
W 1.53 in L 1.55 in
Victorian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Two Row Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
, spaced with tiny diamonds, in grain settings, with rose-cut diamonds at the ends, with a flat edge on the
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Emerald Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
antique dinner ring features a platinum setting adorned with 13 sparkling Old European cut diamonds set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 2.19 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds, in a swirl design. The convex pierced and millegrain decorated setting is further embellished
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond Brooch in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum and is in exceptional condition, with a clear French hallmark to the setting. Diamond Quality
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco cabochon amethyst and diamond cluster ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.30
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Opal and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover and grain settings with a combined approximate weight
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.35 Carat Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
setting features a center diamond measuring approximately 0.35 carats ( greater than one third of one
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire RIng, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
setting the diamond is flanked by decorative carved shoulders. A contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian old mine cut diamond 18k gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The gold setting frames the diamonds beautifully, reinforcing the romantic aesthetic that defined
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
C.E. Bolin garnet and diamond brooch, Russian Empire, 1899-1903.
By BOLIN
Located in London, GB
shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.40 carats
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .35ct
Located in Narberth, PA
platinum settings. The diamond is secure and intact.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European round cut diamond. The stunning pierced decorated elongated setting is further embellished with
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.40 carat Total Diamond Content 1.65 carats Number of Diamonds 7 Dimensions Height of setting
Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald and diamond target ring, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
, adorned by by twenty eight round eight-cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco diamond drop earrings, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
diamond in an open back claw setting, two in total, with a combined approximate weight of 1.25 carats
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Emerald and diamond cluster ring, Italian, circa 1965.
Located in London, GB
weight of 1.90 carats, decorated by twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Floral Bangle
Located in London, GB
Gold and Silver Setting for Diamonds Period: Victorian Box: Luxury Box (as advertised)
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.69 Carat Diamond and Rose Gold Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
personal requirements. Date: Diamonds Circa 1900 / Setting Contemporary Item Ref. SKU: C1571
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14KT White Gold European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
, centered around an old European cut diamond in a secure double prong setting. Crafted in 14KT white gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Heart Pendant, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
set rose cut diamonds scattered over the silver setting, totalling to 0.90 carat, including the
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian French 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
settings. Overall, the diamonds have an approximate total carat weight of .80ctw and display J/K color and
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 0.85ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat diamond and 14k white gold bar style brooch; part of our
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1925 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Bombe Ring Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1925 Art Deco Bombe ring with Old European Cut Diamonds. The platinum setting features
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Line Bracelet with Zig-Zag Pattern
Located in Venice, CA
level of intricacy. Each consists of four transitional cut diamonds housed in a hand-carved setting
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cabochon Turquoise & Old Cut Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
delicate ten claw open back setting. Encircling the turquoise is a striking halo of ten old mine cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting is suspended from a single collet set diamond, in addition to two frames conjoining with the
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
head diameter 15.70 mm back foiled old technique 10k gold setting excellent diamond spark with earrings
Diamond
Antique 1.55Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, unusual antique 1.55 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Conch Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
, suspended from five round old cut diamonds in open back grain and rubover settings with a combined
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
platinum providing secure settings for the diamonds while yellow gold adds richness to the overall
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond and Gold Pansy Flower Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
cluster of rose-cut diamonds, in pinched, collet settings, surrounded by claw set, carved amethyst
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Pinwheel Cluster Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
down settings, with scrolling rays, each with three grain set diamonds, terminating with old-cut
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
twenty-one old mine diamonds in open back rubover and grain settings with a combined approximate weight
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18kt yellow Gold Rosetta Earring with 1.80 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
is no damage to the gold settings. All diamonds are securely set and display the unique charm of
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Pearl, Turquoise, and Diamond Bangle
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pearl, turquoise, and diamond bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian English 9k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .62ct
Located in Narberth, PA
damage to the gold and platinum setting, and the diamond is secure and intact.
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18k French Diamond & Enamel Buckle-Motif Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
setting. The diamonds are intact and securely set, and the earring wires are secure and in good working
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.40ct
Located in Narberth, PA
features a central 1.40ct old European cut diamond, which is held within a bezel-setting. The diamond is
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 1.13ct
Located in Narberth, PA
piece features a 1.13ct Peruzzi cut diamond. The stone is held within a four prong setting, and is
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau 14k Sapphire & Diamond Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
six-prong setting, and displays a deep greenish-blue hue. The other stone is a .30ct mine cut diamond
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Timeless Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
solitaire ring centers on a 0.33 carat old mine cut diamond in a classic prong setting. The softly rounded
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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