Victorian 5.0 Ct Diamond Brooch or Tiara Hair Comb, 1870 circa
Located in Napoli, IT
This quite special and rare antique Tiara Hair comb can be turned in a brooch just by screwing the Diamond element at the back side, can be also used as comb bride veil.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
This highly collectible Victorian jewel is composed by an old-cut diamond-set star mounted in silver-on-gold which is mounted onto a two-leg tortoise shell hair comb displaying the c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of Antique Gold Platinum and Gem set Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold hair comb in case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels pocket comb is made of 18k yellow gold. It is adorned with a floral design engraving on the front and back and there is a central flower made o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
For a Lifetime: Victorian Diamond Hair Comb
Located in Wimberley, TX
A marvelous double prong comb of natural tortoise shell unfolds its hues of golden honey and warm amber in a demonstration of the beauty of natural material. An arched tiara of silve...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Tortoiseshell Hair Side Comb with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Hair side comb made of tortoiseshell. Germany, 1950's.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian French Gold Hair Comb Set with Diamonds and Made from Horn
Located in Antwerp, BE
The use of horn was revived by René Lalique (who employed it for making decorative combs, hair ornaments, and elaborate tiaras) and by Lucien Gaillard.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Hair Comb
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian, Silver top & Gold Back Hair Comb, Old Mine cut and Cushion Cut Diamonds totaling approximately 3 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Turtle Shell Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Turtle Shell Hair Comb Period: Edwardian Metal: Platinum Condition: Excellent Year of Manufacture: 1900s Gemstone: Diamond Item Weight: 13 grams Length: ...
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Brooch Pendant with Hair Comb
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl brooch-cum-pendant, with hair comb fitting, set with old-cut diamonds and a removable natural pearl drop pendant, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with mil...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1950s Vintage Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hair Comb
Located in Miami, FL
This irresistible vintage hair comb will add grace and elegance. Measuring Approx. 2.75 inch x 2.75 inch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely jeweled comb that is a great addition to your hair accessories collection and also makes a special gift.
Diamond, Silver
Sold
H 4.35 in W 5.04 in D 0.48 in
NEOCLASSICAL 1880 Enameled Hair Comb In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Carved Agates
Located in Miami, FL
A neoclassical crown shaped hair-comb made in Austria. This fabulous jeweled hair-comb was created in Europe during the Victorian period between the 1880 and 1900, and is most proba...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k ...
Sold
W 0.89 in D 3.6 in L 4.06 in
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Enameled Hairs-Comb in 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Belle Époque hairs-comb designed by Cartier. This is one of the most magnificent, jeweled hairs combs we have ever seen.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Sold
W 1.85 in L 2.87 in
Chaumet London 1968 Hair Comb in 18kt Gold with 2.32ctw in Diamonds and Emerald
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Gems set hair comb designed by Chaumet. Fabulous and very luxurious gems set hair comb, created in Paris France by the house of Chaumet, back in the 1968.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond Gold Hair Comb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 14K yellow Gold and Diamond Hair Comb, measuring 3 inch X 1 5/8 inch and containing 26 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Diamond Gold Hair Comb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hair Comb. Measuring 1 5/8 inch in length X 1 5/8 Inch and set with 16 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .65 Carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1915 Diamond Platinum Hair Comb Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 matched set of phenomenal Platinum Hair combs, set with old Mine cut diamonds of fine color and clarity and totaling 4 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Diamond Gold French Hair Comb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A handmade estate French hair comb from the early 1900’s. It is made of 18K yellow gold filigree work and beading and features 2 carats of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Two Diamond Gold Platinum Hair Combs
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and unusual pair of diamond, platinum, 18K yellow gold and faux turtoise shell hair combs by Cartier, circa 1940s-50s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
late Victorian Large Diamond Silver Gold Hair Comb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Silver Top with Gold back and Tortoise Shell Hair Comb, set with approximately 5 carats of Rose cut Diamonds of varying sizes and further set with Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian En Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Hair Comb
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Unique 15 karat gold and silver Georgian diamond hair clip/comb circa 1830. DIMENSIONS: brooch 1 1/8" horizontal and 1 1/4" vertical, hair clip/comb 3 3/4" long overall.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Gold Platinum and Diamond Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 Hair combs, Tortoise Shell with 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Mounts set with Rose cut Diamonds, measuring 3 5/8 inches in length X 2 inches.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Black Star & Frost Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond and Pearl Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost Platinum top and 14k Hair Comb / Pins, measuring 3 3/4 inches in length, having a Horse Shoe top set with old cut Diamonds and Natural Pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb
By Kochert
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite carved tortoise shell hair comb is decorated with undulated, chiselled gold wire which is embellished with three gold set round facetted rubies and twelve small three-...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
ART DECO Coral And Diamond Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Platinum And Diamond Hair Comb Made Of Tortoise Shell And Carved Coral Piece in The Center Of It designed in the ART DECO PERIOD
Platinum
Tortoise Shell, Diamond and Platinum Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise shell, platinum and diamond hair comb It is very unusal to find this piece in such perfect condition 3 1/2" wide x 2" high
Diamond, Platinum
FABERGE Pair of Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
By Fabergé
Located in Redmond, WA
A pair of diamond-set tortoise shell hair combs, circa 1910.
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pair Of Hair Combs
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Platinum Art Deco Hair Combs Embellished With Numerous Beautiful Color Calibre Cut Sapphires And Further Designed With Alternating Diagonal Set Old Cut Diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Couture 1998 Vintage As seen in American Vogue Yellow Gold tapestry print 100% thick silk Removable long oversized dramatic train Back zip Size USA 6 Excellent Conditio...
Vintage Art Deco Black Suede Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket and integrated purse. Measuremen...
Chanel 2023 Coco Masters White Mini Tennis Cloth Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2023 Coco Masters White Mini Tennis Cloth Crossbody Bag is a whimsical yet refined statement piece that captures the essence of sporty luxury. Crafted from high-quality cl...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Cream Cotton Brocade Detail Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 cream cotton brocade detail skirt. From Alexander McQueen's "It's Only a Game" collection. Botanical filigree metallic brocade trim in shades of beige, cre...
Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s
By Riazee, Naeem Khan
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1990s Naeem Khan sequin and beaded evening dress with a cut out detail in gold and black. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 4 and the dress fits ...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
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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