Victorian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Carved Shank Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s Size: L 1/2
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
of old cut diamonds. The ruby is a 0.30 carat, old cut stone. The two diamonds are 0.20 carat a piece
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.45ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.45 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Silver Age: 1880s
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.30ct Diamond Signet Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
, feeling solid on the finger. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Colour: H Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.10ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat old cut diamond, flanked by a pair of 0.30 carat diamonds. The diamonds range colour from I to J
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.00ct Diamond and Emerald Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A sparkling old oval cut diamond is flanked by natural emeralds in this stunning Edwardian trilogy
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.95ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
band, allowing the diamond to take centre stage. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight
Diamond, Platinum
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1880 Victorian Bracelet In Sterling Silver With Onyxes
Located in Miami, FL
, lending the bracelet a sense of movement and ornamental depth. It is embellished with five cabochon-cut
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
gemstones 2 - 5.0mm Round Cut Diamonds 1 - 4.2mm Old European Cut Diamond 2 - 3.8mm Old European Cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with hallmarks to the clasp. Gemstone Quality Opal Quality Color White Cut Cabochon Ruby Quality
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful natural sapphire sits at the centre of this Edwardian cluster ring. The oval cut stone
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
, totalling 0.18 carat adding finesse to this stunning ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.10ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A luscious green emerald is flanked by old cut diamonds in this classic Victorian three stone ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
piece showcases a 0.91 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond has a colour of G and a clarity
Diamond, Platinum
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Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
hexagon setting is a captivating, brilliant old mine cut diamond of just under 1/2 carat with large facets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Central to this wondrous Art Deco cluster ring sits a glittering 1.20 carat old cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 8.00ct Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 8.00 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N 1/2
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.10ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant natural red ruby is proudly on display in this 1920s cluster ring. The oval cut gem sits
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
piece in classic 1920s style. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.40 Total Colour: G
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
1920s Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Colour: F Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold in classic Victorian fashion. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Pear Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.40ct Diamond Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
everyday wear. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Colour: H Clarity: SI Age: 1920s
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 10.00ct Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
synonymous with the Art Deco era. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Cabochon Cut Carat Weight: 10.00 Metal
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian 18KT Gold Snake Belt Buckle with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
gemstones, each accented with rose-cut diamonds, reflecting the symbolic Victorian fascination with snakes
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 0.85ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.85ct Metal: 18ct Yellow
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.40ct Garnet and Pearl Cannetille Ring, hallmarked 1883
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Garnet Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.40 Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s, 1883 Size: P
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
completing the ring. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
band has been crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
gold makes this beautiful piece incredibly wearable. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.75ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Art Deco three stone engagement ring displays a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Metal: 18ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
stone delicately grain set. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.52ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
diamonds matches in quality at G in colour and VS in clarity. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
incredible 1.20 old cut diamond is flanked by rare 0.90 carat old pear cut stones, with a further four old
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Dainty Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 1 - 4.5mm X 3.5mm Oval Cut Synthetic Red Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
to the nineteenth century, blood-red cabochon cut gemstones such as rubies, spinels and garnets were
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond and Sapphire Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
by hand in the 1920s Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Colour: I Clarity
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Pendant Necklace 2.65ct Platinum Original 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Antique Platinum Features a Genuine Natural Blue Pear Cut 1.65ct Sapphire Gemstone Accented By 1ct Of
Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 1.04ct Diamond Double Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.04 Colour: G-H Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Tourmaline Necklace Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
. Gemstones: Twelve natural antique round cut green tourmalines, 3.4mm - 7.4mm fine strong green material
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1.25ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
into a simple platinum band for a classic and timeless look. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Era Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
: 6 1/2 Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 1 - 3.5mm Round Cut Emerald Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Tricolour Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Brooches Pins
By Cartier
Located in Mārupe, LV
Deco, 1920s • Materials: Platinum and 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Blue arrow: callibré cut sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of beautiful old cut diamonds are central in this three stone twist ring from the Art Deco
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 0.95ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
incredibly wearable. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.95 Colour: G Clarity: SI Metal
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, hallmarked 1902
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.60 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1900s, 1902 Size
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1900
Located in London, GB
classic hallmark of Victorian jewellery design. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.50
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
stones have been claw set into a hand made platinum mount. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Baguette Cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold completing the piece. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.40
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.20ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Cabochon cut emerald is flanked by old cut diamonds in this beautiful Victorian Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18KT, Black Enamel & Diamond Capucine Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Century Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Enamel: Black Enamel Accents Gemstones: Approx. 2.50CT-TW Rose Cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 3.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
gold, a staple of Victorian design. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 3.10 Metal
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
flows around the finger, completing the Edwardian look. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.92ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
the piece. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.92 Colour: F Clarity: VS1 Metal
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian 2.65ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
work along both shoulders and the gallery. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.65
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
perfectly. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Colour: G Clarity: SI1
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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