Bagues Masriera 18KT Gold, 3.85Ct, Diamond and Enamel Bilboquet Bracelet
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Bagués – Masriera was founded in Barcelona in 1839 with the creative vocation of endowing their
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bagues Masriera 18KT Yellow & White Gold 0.93Ct Diamond and Enamel Earrings
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Bagués – Masriera was founded in Barcelona in 1839 with the creative vocation of endowing their
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Modernist Blue Sapphire Diamonds Fired Enamel Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Masriera
Located in Andorra la Vella, AD
, naiads and insect-women. The Lluis Masriera (Barcelona 1872-1958) work lives on today under the Bagués
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
25-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 25-carat D Flawless Type IIA round diamond ring, a true masterpiece offered by Legacy Diamonds & Gemstones. Known as the “perfect dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER Panthere Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece of jewelry features a striking design of two panthers facing each other, expertly crafted to capture their fierce elegance. The panthers are adorned with pavé-se...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 16.00 Carat Burma No Heat Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring the kings of gems, a Burma Untreated No He...
Ruby
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991
By Chantal Thomass
Located in London, GB
▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...
Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Early Haute Couture coat from fall/winter 1970 in a Russian style which predates his Opera Ballets Russes collection by half a decade...
Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, Thousands Gree...
David Webb Double Leopard Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb double leopard bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold with black enamel spots and emerald eyes. The leopards are biting a pavé diamond ring with 52 round brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford GG Rhinestone Crystal Kitten Heels Black & Grey
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Iconic, these heels were designed by Tom Ford, the creative director of Gucci, for the S/S 1998 collection. The small/kitten heels feature a pointed toe made of satin and adorned w...
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 11.43 Carat Total Pear and Kite Diamond Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking blend of elegance and brilliance, these GIA Certified 11.43 Carat Total Pear and Kite Diamond Drop Earrings are a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship. At the heart ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Dewdrop Roses One of a Kind Poussiere Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in unicorn Poussiere. Exquisite neutral no longer produced Poussiere porosus crocodile appliqued w...
$56,700
W 1 in L 2.25 in
Oscar Heyman Plat. & 3.61Ct. Diamond Cheetah Brooch with 2.18Ct. Blue Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Since 1912, Oscar Heyman has been creating magnificent jewelry with the finest gemstones sourced from around the world at their atelier in New York City. The artfully sculpted plati...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 85.10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 85.10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace An extraordinary Riviera tennis necklace showcasing 85.10 carats of natural oval brilliant cut diamonds, meticu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Explore timeless elegance with our 17-carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K gold. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating AGL-certified 17.04 carat Old Mine Drille...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco 43.81ct Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in London, England
A breathtaking vintage Art Deco diamond bracelet set in platinum. The bracelet first features a 5.06 carat emerald-cut diamond in the centre. The articulated links around it are com...
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the drop shape natural saltwater pearls weighing 8.47 carats together, accompanied by Gem & Pearl Laboratory report , each...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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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