Antique French Silver Diamond Tiara, Circa 1830, 181 Rose Cuts
Located in Northampton, MA
A rare, early 19th-century French diamond tiara / bandeau executed entirely in silver, set throughout with 181 hand-cut antique diamonds, predominantly old rose cuts.
Diamond, Silver
Grace Personified: Edwardian Topaz & Diamond Tiara
Located in Wimberley, TX
As the plume is hinged to the bandeau, the tiara can be worn in any number of variations.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Elegance Unbounded: Diamond & Pearl Platinum Tiara
Located in Wimberley, TX
Dazzling in person, this bandeau style tiara is made to be worn on the back of the head yet is of such a scale that it can be worn more on the forehead.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Antique Diamond Floral Fringe Tiara Necklace Circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiara, it ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.96 in W 6.11 in L 6.11 in
Antique Victorian Tiara Natural Pearl & Diamond Provenance & by Kendall Jenner
Located in London, GB
Designed as a scrolled bandeau, the tiara features raised swags which support a series of drop-shaped pearls, alternated with five, graduated, strawberry-leaf motifs, each set with o...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
1950s Sterlé Paris De Beers Diamond Award Diamond Necklace
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
The highly articulated necklace designed as a graduated double row ribbon twist encircling the neck with contrasting strands of sparkling round brilliant and icy baguette cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian circa 1910, P.G. Dodd, London: 14.69 ct Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in Berlin, Berlin
In the following years, bandeau-shaped tiaras and others that mirrored the traditional shape of the kokoshnik and thus the Queen Alexandra’s tiara, grew ever more popular.
Diamond, Platinum, Base Metal
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat yellow gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lot...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Aquamarine Chakra Charm Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 10 mm size charm Aquamarine 3.5 cts approx March birthstone Chain sold separately Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and measuring 10mm in size, this...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch. The epitome of luxury with this stunning VCA charm watch, a true marvel of craftsmanship and elegance. M...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Poiray 2023 Montre Ma Premiere Mini Acier Stainless Steel New Strap Watch
By Poiray
Located in PARIS, FR
Poiray Ma Première Mini watch in steel, quartz movement, gadrooned steel case back, nude patent leather strap (Summer 2023 collection) with steel pin buckle. Diameter 1.8 cm, total w...
Stainless Steel
$16,500 / set
W 1.03 in L 11.42 in
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Imperial Jade Ruby Gold Egg Pendant by Anders Nevalainen
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a charming miniature rose gold egg pendant crafted from Russian nephrite and adorned with a ruby element. The g...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal bead Necklace Made in Stockholm 1948
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
61 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes, alternate with small rock crystal rondels to create this enchanting necklace. The beads are...
Opal, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Freshwater White Pearl Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handwrapped 18K Gold and White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet ~ A perennial classic and favorite from Faye's signature collection, large white freshwater pearls are ch...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
HRD 14K 5.85 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"HRD 14K 5.85 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 5.85-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K white gold b...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Griffith Watch. Chaumet Griffith Elysee Diamond Ladies Watch.
By Chaumet
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Chaumet Watch Griffith / Elysee Diamond 25mm Case. Gold and Stainless Steel. 3mm Diamond Bezel Set. Condition: New Battery. Has light scratching. Buy with confidence....
$1,869
H 1.38 in W 0.75 in
Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Certified Genuine Burmese Light Green Thick Jade Bangle
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Genuine Burmese Light Green Thick Jade Bangle, a stunning piece that exudes natural beauty and elegance. This exquisite bangle is crafted from genuine Burmese jade, k...
Jade
Vintage GIA Type A Jade Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage bangle bracelet features certified GIA Type A jadeite, showcasing natural mottled shades of rich and soft green throughout its polished surface. Untreated and ...
Jade
Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, graceful and easy to wear for any formal, casual or semi-formal occasion. Weight: 2.6 Grams Carats: 1.17 Cts From Zambia, Hand-selected and beautiful vivid medium Green...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALGT certified Natural 3.32 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celebrate rarity and elegance with this exquisite white gold ring, featuring a natural 3.32 carat ALGT-certified Alexandrite—a truly exceptional gemstone famed for its remarkable col...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Edwardian ring is 1900/09 circa Elegantly designed as a flat crown panel, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top French origin, hallmarked Set on one si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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