An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
with a Bentley & Skinner fitted case. This tiara/necklace is in very good condition commensurate
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond-set tiara on sale at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, and is a versatile and
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
. Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner
Diamond, Platinum
Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
Virgin Mary, fertility, and love. This enchanting piece comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner
18k Gold, Gold
Turn of the Century Diamond and Platinum Kokosnik Tiara
Located in London, GB
send it to you in a specially designed Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a gift-wrapped
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Small Diamond-Set Tiara
Located in London, GB
Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal
Diamond
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
diamond-set tiara convertible to a necklace, is part of the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
, with 9ct gold frame. This stunning and sophisticated tiara comes from the collection of Bentley
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
An early-20th century diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
design. Part of the Bentley & Skinner’s collection, the London distinguished jewellers by royal
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver Plate
Fine Victorian Diamond and Pearl Tiara or Necklace
Located in London, GB
frame and worn as a stunning necklace. This enchanting tiara comes from the collection of Bentley
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
A late Victorian diamond tiara/necklace in a case
Located in London, GB
tiara is part of the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the distinguished London jewellers by royal
Diamond, Gold, Silver
A turn of 20th century diamond fringe tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
from the splendid tiara collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Diamond-Set Tiara
Located in London, GB
collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everybody needs a little black vintage cocktail dress especially when it's Chanel! Circa 1980s, this gorgeous black evening dress features a flattering v-neckline, long sleeves, stro...
Georgio Armani Multi-Layered Black Polka Dot Silk Chiffon & Train Cocktail Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani wonderfully elegant black with micro polka dots multi-layer silk chiffon cocktail gown has three layers of silk chiffon finished with hand-rolled and hand-sewn ...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
$4,795
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
Jean Paul Gaultier asymmetrical tier jacket ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This ensemble is pure Gaultier! Jean Paul Gaultier black two piece asymmetrical-style ensemble consists of a jacket with multi-tier peplums with an asymmetric cut. The skirt has a...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Silk Jacket Top 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular black silk jacket/blouse with a multitude of detail by Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a stand up collar, a V front and back yoke which along with the balloon sleeves' wide...
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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