1970s Cellino Chatham Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
1970s Cellino 18k gold necklace, set with Chatham emeralds, pearls measuring 7.5-8.5mm pearls and
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Cellino Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Octagon Earclip Earrings
By Cellino
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian ear clip earrings made by Cellino. These octagon earrings feature a round mabe
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage CELLINO 18K Diamond Baroque Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage CELLINO Diamond Pearl cocktail ring with 6 Diamonds (G-H color / VS clarity) among 8
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cellino Pearl Ruby Gold Dancing Bunny Pin
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural "bunny" pin. 18K yellow gold, with mother-of-pearl body and cabochon ruby eyes
Ruby, 18k Gold
Cellino Tahitian Pearl, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Cellino
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Characteristic of designer Cellino, this 18-karat yellow gold ring features organic, fluid forms
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
1970s Gubelin Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s Gubelin made flower brooch, set in 18k yellow gold, adorned with approximately 0.80ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1 3/8". Hallmarked with Gubelin mar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
Akoya Pearls, Double Strand, Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA Cert, 16"
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Art Deco era (circa 1939) double strand of cultured Akoya pearls represents the finest, most luxurious pearls of their day. Today, we are accustomed to perfectly spherical ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1951-1975. It was crafted in sol...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring is a geometric tour de force and one of the most gorgeous natural pearl r...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful pearl necklace with gold clasp. The necklace is decorated with 3 rows of natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
For those in search of a truly unique and beautiful piece of jewelry, consider this Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch & Pearls Necklace. This antique necklace boasts exceptional c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace, in the form of a fringe consisting of nineteen knife-edge bars embellished with single diamond collets and diamond-set foliate motifs, the ba...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length 34" With Diamond Clasp This marvelous vintage Pearl necklace features 1 row of luscious Japanese Akoya pearls measuring a...
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Blue Sapphire Ballerina Cocktail Ring Platinum 1950s/1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond and dark blue sapphire cocktail ring in platinum, Europe, 1950s/1960s. This ring features an elongated cushion-shape dark blue sapphire claw-set to the center and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$12,000
Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring. Sz. 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a fluted design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with fluted lapiz lazuli and round brilliant-cut F-G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weig...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
$20,449
H 2.76 in L 24.81 in
Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese, circa 1900. This garland jewel of geometric, floral and foliate motifs is millegr...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Chatham Emerald Diamond Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold 4 strand bracelet, set with Chatham emeralds, approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds and 8.5-9mm pearls. Bracelet is 6.5" long and 40mm wide. Marked 18k. Weight - 81.7 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Vintage Angel Skin Carved Coral Fashion Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of fashion earrings, featuring angel skin carved coral. Finely made with 14K yellow gold. Perfect for formal wear. Available in a matching bracelet. Please inquire ab...
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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