Victorian 2.20ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
wonderful piece measures 1.8cm in height by 3cm in width. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco 0.55ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
, adding finesse to this stunning ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.55 Colour
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Turquoise Pendant/Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
pendant and a brooch. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, it is centred with a single old cut diamond
Turquoise, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
reassurance to this wonderful 20″ necklace Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.56 Colour
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.00ct Diamond Longines Cocktail Watch, c.1920s
By Longines
Located in London, GB
special occasion. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.00 Colour: G Clarity: VS Age
Diamond, Platinum
Late Georgian 1.10 carat Emerald and Ruby Ring, c.1820s
Located in London, GB
unique ring. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 1.10 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold 14.86ct Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
amazing colour as these mined gemstones). Its gorgeous cut and open backed settings enhance the stone's
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Lugano sapphire 18k white gold eternity band
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
on clean lines, precision-cut gemstones, and wearable sophistication. It is fully hallmarked with the
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1912 Edwardian Opal Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
gemstone can replicate, cradled in warm 14 karat yellow gold and enveloped by a full carat of diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Monkey Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold, each monkey is encrusted with rose cut diamonds across its body, totalling 0.40 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco 2.75ct Diamond Vertical Three Stone Ring, c1920s
Located in London, GB
in platinum, the go to metal for the Art Deco era. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 16.60 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gemstone ring. High Zircon Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 16.60 carats Dimensions 14.19mm (average
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Insect Brooch European, late 19th
Located in San Francisco, CA
forms set with colored gemstones and rose cut diamonds, often blurring the line between jewelry and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
+ 1.08) Cut: Old European Color Range: G-I Clarity: SI1 Gemstones: Sapphire Carat Weight: 0.92 Cut: Oval
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.40ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
these beautiful earrings the perfect gift. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.40
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Bracelet with Sapphire and Diamonds, Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional iconic Art Deco examples, bearing this combination of diamond cuts and gemstones, are becoming
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 2.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
wonderful piece. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 2.20 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold and Ruby Egyptian Revival Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fineness: Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 14k. Gemstone Measurements: 1 round cut ruby
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold, Platinum-Topped, and Sapphire Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Professionally tests at: 14k for the pin stem and platinum to the head. Gemstone Measurements: 1 round cut
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
classic deco fashion. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.40 Colour: J Clarity: VS2
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
stunning ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.20 Colour: I Clarity: SI1 Metal
Diamond, Platinum
Emeralds 9-14 Carat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Each gemstone is expertly cut into an oval shape and set close together in custom bezels, forming a
Emerald, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Jacques & Marcus Diamond Sapphire Ruby Bangle In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Belle Époque jewelry through a vivid constellation of gemstones. Old mine-cut diamonds shimmer beside
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.10ct Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
the shoulders. Gemstone: Opal Stone Shape: Cabochon Cut Carat Weight: 2.10 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.85ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. The sapphire is a 0.85 carat, oval cut stone. The two diamonds are
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.83ct Diamond Cluster ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Eleven sparkling old cut diamonds encircle a central 0.50 carat old cut diamond in this Art Deco
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.55ct Diamond Navy Crown Brooch, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
adorning the clip. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: 0.55 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
engagement ring styles and dates to the Edwardian era. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian cluster ring centres around a 0.50 carat old cut diamond. The diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
cut emeralds weigh 0.25 carat each abd are surrounded by a cluster of sixteen sparkling diamonds. Each
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
a vivid emerald-cut emerald at the center accented by tapered baguette diamonds at each side. The
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian 10.00ct Amethyst Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Amethyst Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 10.00 Age: 1880s Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 0.51ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
tapering band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.51 Colour: H Clarity: SI Metal: 18ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
finishes the ring in perfect Edwardian fashion. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 10.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
piece. Gemstone: Amethyst Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 10.00 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian 1.05ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat, old cut diamond, flanked a pair of 0.30 carat diamonds. The diamonds match in quality at G in
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18KT Gold Five Stone Opal Ring, Chester 1896
Located in Braintree, GB
Gemstones: Natural opals Stones Opals Cut: Oval cabochon Quantity: 5 Carat Weight: 2.00 ct total
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Baguette Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.00 Colour: G-H Clarity: VS-SI Metal: Platinum Age
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian solitaire ring features a 0.50 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three beautiful old cut diamonds are displayed proudly in this Art Deco trilogy ring. To the centre
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2.50ct Ruby and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
features elegant detailing across the gallery. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 2.50
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 2.10 Carats, Circa 1880s
Located in US
Karat Weight: 8.0 grams Gemstones: 9 Old-Cut Natural Diamonds (approx. 2.1 carat total) Ring Size
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 1.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
across the gallery. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.80 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.70 Colour: G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
white gold completes the ring in perfect Art Deco Style Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
necklace firmly in place and is set with 0.16 carat total of old cut diamonds. Each diamond matches in
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
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ART DECO 1920 Platinum Cocktail Ring With 26.65 Cwt. In Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
surrounded by fifty-eight natural gemstones such calibre-cut sapphires and European cut diamonds. A
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Opal Stone Shape: Cabochon Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.82ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
delicately double claw set. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.82 Colour: G-H Clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.50ct Aquamarine Drop Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
18″ chain, making it incredibly wearable. Gemstone: Aquamarine Stone Shape: Oval Cut, Round Carat
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 15k Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Pin Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
of 9 carat gold holding the end of the pin safely. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.04ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Victorian ring showcases a sparkling trio of old cut diamonds. The centre diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.55ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.55 Colour: G-H Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Age
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 1.20ct Diamond Double Heart Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
metal, this necklace is perfect for everyday wear. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
shoulders taper down into a simple band, completing the piece. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 22K Antique Original 1874 London
Located in Dearborn, MI
Features a Genuine Natural Oval Cabochon 15 x 6.5mm Black Opal Gemstone 6 Genuine Antique Single Cut
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 22k 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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