Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Gold, Mabe Pearl, and Diamond Ear Clips
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The ear clips each center a large mabe pearl, encircled romantically in
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
with translucent varicoloured Guilloché enamel with a natural salt water pearl drop. Eight principle
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
with translucent varicoloured Guilloché enamel with a natural salt water pearl drop. Eight principle
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
H 2.09 in W 2.17 in D 0.67 in
1940s Baroque Pearl and Gemstone Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Middleton, WI
Here is a wonderful and cheeky rooster who is beautifully hand crafted. The body of the bird is
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Hermès Matching Bracelet Earrings Set Cheetah Circus Enamel Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare opportunity to have a Hermès matching jewelry set in excellent condition Includes a bracelet and 2 clip-on earrings (suitable for pierced and non-pierced ears) Print: cheetahs...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL pre fall 2016 Paris Rome Long dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Collection Pre-fall 2016 Paris-Rome Long black silk and white lace dress with lace and jewels buttons. Long black silk sleeves with white lace cuffs, zip fastening Front faste...
$106,373
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
Rare 5.71ct GIA Certified Pink Conch Pearl Flame Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting an extraordinarily rare and exquisite pink conch pearl necklace. A true "creme de la creme" for connoisseurs of distinctive fine jewelry. Conch pearls, produced naturally ...
Tiffany, Schlumberger Multistrand Pearl, Gold and Blue Paillonné Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Multistrand Cultured Pearl, Gold and Blue Paillonné Enamel Torsade Necklace, France. 18 kt., composed of twenty-three strands of pearls ap. 2.8 to 2.6 mm...
Pearl, Gold
A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin, in the form of a plant, the base with an oval Mughal-style carved emerald set within an old-cut diamond encrusted crescent, the top set with a finel...
Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Green Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on flower earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and completed with green onyx drops. Made in France circa 19...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of BVLGARI Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The earrings measure 2.5 x 1.5 CM. Clip-ons. The total weight of the earrings is 20 grams. Marks: 7...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,752Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby & Turquoise - Approx 100 Carats Natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$33,803
W 0.28 in L 6.97 in
Vintage Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Bracelet Platinum White Gold 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A breathtaking certified Colombian emerald and diamond line bracelet in platinum and white gold, circa 1990. This Art Deco style vintage geometric tennis bracelet of a slightly taper...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with openwork floral designs are set with rose-cut and antique brilliant-cut diamonds, all i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
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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