Belle Epoque Pearl And Diamond
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Vanity Items
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, White Gold...
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Bridal Rings
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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How Much is a Belle Epoque Pearl And Diamond?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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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