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Diamond Corsage

Antique Diamond Tremblant Corsage Spray Brooch
Antique Diamond Tremblant Corsage Spray Brooch

Antique Diamond Tremblant Corsage Spray Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a outstanding piece of jewellery taken from the early stages of the Victorian era. The intricate floral and palmette design is adorned with a vast array of old mine cut ...

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Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese
Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese

Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Late 18th / 19th Century rose-cut diamond devant de corsage or stomacher in closed-back silver, Portugal.

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

CORSAGE BROOCH 18K White Gold 13.00 Cwt Diamond & 4 South Sea Pearl Tassel
CORSAGE BROOCH 18K White Gold 13.00 Cwt Diamond & 4 South Sea Pearl Tassel

CORSAGE BROOCH 18K White Gold 13.00 Cwt Diamond & 4 South Sea Pearl Tassel

Located in Miami, FL

This magnificent, museum-scale estate statement brooch features four exceptional natural South Sea cultured pearls, beautifully set within an architectural Belle Époque revival flora...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Diamond Platinum Brooch Floral Design
David Webb Diamond Platinum Brooch Floral Design

David Webb Diamond Platinum Brooch Floral Design

By David Webb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

You'd find them everywhere, from cluster rings to diamond brooches and corsages with flower sprays.

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 14k Gold Estate Jewelry
Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 14k Gold Estate Jewelry

Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 14k Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

You'd find them everywhere, from cluster rings to diamond brooches and corsages with flower sprays.

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1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond and Green-Paste Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Green-Paste Brooch

Victorian Diamond and Green-Paste Brooch

Located in London, GB

A striking, early 19th century diamond corsage ornament enriched with green paste, from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Ch...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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19th Century Diamond Corsage Brooch, Circa 1860
19th Century Diamond Corsage Brooch, Circa 1860

19th Century Diamond Corsage Brooch, Circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

Important 19th Century Diamond Corsage Brooch 18K Gold, Silver and Diamond Floral Brooch, 386 Old Mine Cut Diamonds approximately 45ct; Ca1860 (Wysteria vines are removable)

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Corsage Pin
Edwardian Diamond Corsage Pin

Edwardian Diamond Corsage Pin

Located in Prairie Village, KS

platinum honeycomb motif setting, central old European cut diamond approx. .85 carat, balance approx. 2 carats

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American Brooches

Magnificent Diamond Platinum Corsage Brooch
Magnificent Diamond Platinum Corsage Brooch

Magnificent Diamond Platinum Corsage Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

A sparkling pinwheel comprised of blinding bright-white diamond feathers makes for the most magnificent and mesmerizing corsage brooch ever!

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Superb French mid 19th Century Diamond Enamel  Floral Vine Corsage Brooch
Superb French mid 19th Century Diamond Enamel  Floral Vine Corsage Brooch

Superb French mid 19th Century Diamond Enamel Floral Vine Corsage Brooch

Located in New York , NY

Superb French mid 19th Century Diamond Enamel Floral Vine Corsage Brooch retailed by A.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Antique Brooch / Corsage Front with Silver, Diamonds, Fine Pearls and Ename
Gold Antique Brooch / Corsage Front with Silver, Diamonds, Fine Pearls and Ename

Gold Antique Brooch / Corsage Front with Silver, Diamonds, Fine Pearls and Ename

Located in PARIS, FR

18Kt (750°/°°) Round bodice front gold and silver set with four old mine cut diamonds at the four cardinal points for a total weight of about 2 carats, as well as a central diamond o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian circa 1850, 5.00 Ct Diamond Floral Corsage Brooch En Pampille
Antique Victorian circa 1850, 5.00 Ct Diamond Floral Corsage Brooch En Pampille

Antique Victorian circa 1850, 5.00 Ct Diamond Floral Corsage Brooch En Pampille

Located in Berlin, Berlin

To attend a ball in the years around 1850 was to witness a magnificent display of flowers: freshly cut flowers, silk blossoms, even ones made of precious stones shimmered in the cand...

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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Spectacular 19th Century Ruby Diamond Branch Brooch
Spectacular 19th Century Ruby Diamond Branch Brooch

Spectacular 19th Century Ruby Diamond Branch Brooch

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A spectacular 19th century ruby and diamond 'devant de corsage ' branch brooch, designed as an articulated foliate spray surmounted by a bird of paradise, set with circular-cut and c...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Corsage Brooch in Silver and Gold
Antique Diamond Corsage Brooch in Silver and Gold

Antique Diamond Corsage Brooch in Silver and Gold

Located in New York, NY

An antique diamond corsage brooch designed as a flowering branch, in sterling silver and 18k gold.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Silver-Topped 14K Gold Color Diamond Corsage Brooch
Silver-Topped 14K Gold Color Diamond Corsage Brooch

Silver-Topped 14K Gold Color Diamond Corsage Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Full-cut light brown diamonds total approx. 20.5ct. With a fitting box. Weight: 68.46 grams Measurement: 21.0 x 10.2 cm

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Victoria collection is inspired by a diamond corsage ornament Tiffany had at the 1889 Paris World’s Fair.

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2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant and Neck Chain
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant and Neck Chain

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant and Neck Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Victoria collection is inspired by a diamond corsage ornament Tiffany had at the 1889 Paris World’s Fair.

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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant and Neck Chain
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant and Neck Chain

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant and Neck Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Victoria collection is inspired by a diamond corsage ornament Tiffany had at the 1889 Paris World’s Fair.

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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Devant De Corsage Diamond Brooch
Antique Devant De Corsage Diamond Brooch

Antique Devant De Corsage Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique Devant De Corsage Diamond Brooch Set with approx 28 carats of rose cut diamonds mostly collet set.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

'Les Ferrets De La Reine' An Exceptional Emerald And Damond Devant De Corsage
'Les Ferrets De La Reine' An Exceptional Emerald And Damond Devant De Corsage

'Les Ferrets De La Reine' An Exceptional Emerald And Damond Devant De Corsage

Located in London, GB

The devant de corsage designed as two flower heads each with polished emerald bead petals surmounted by a single diamond detail surrounding a round brilliant-cut diamond cluster cent...

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry

Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry

By Federico Buccellati

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

You'd find them everywhere, from cluster rings to diamond brooches and corsages with flower sprays.

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1990s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

You'd find them everywhere, from cluster rings to diamond brooches and corsages with flower sprays.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Leaf Shaped Earrings Diamond Platinum Estate Jewelry
Art Deco Leaf Shaped Earrings Diamond Platinum Estate Jewelry

Art Deco Leaf Shaped Earrings Diamond Platinum Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

You'd find them everywhere, from cluster rings to diamond brooches and corsages with flower sprays.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier London Art Deco Fermoir de Corsage Diamond Brooch
Cartier London Art Deco Fermoir de Corsage Diamond Brooch

Cartier London Art Deco Fermoir de Corsage Diamond Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier Art Deco Fermoir de Corsage Diamond Brooch, the sprung flower holder set with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds on a brooch fitting, diamonds estimated to weigh a total o...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A peridot and gold corsage ornament

A peridot and gold corsage ornament

Located in Greenwich, CT

A gold and diamond corsage ornament in the Victorian style, heavlily chased with scroll and foliate motifs set with emerald-cut, pear and calves head shaped peridot, each drop detach...

Diamond and ruby corsage brooch
Diamond and ruby corsage brooch

Diamond and ruby corsage brooch

Located in Milano, IT

An antique silver topped yellow gold corsage brooch with diamonds, rubies and natural pearls.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Antique French Corsage Diamond Brooch
Large Antique French Corsage Diamond Brooch

Large Antique French Corsage Diamond Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Impressive and large 19th Century silver over 18K yellow gold floral motif diamond brooch, French hallmarks. This gorgeous and original antique brooch is set with 9.50 carats of shim...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Devant de Corsage
Devant de Corsage

Devant de Corsage

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H 4 in W 3 in

Devant de Corsage

Located in New York, NY

A platinum, diamond and natural pearl necklace.Amovible pendant motif.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Multicolored Gemstone and Diamond Reeni Corsage Necklace
Multicolored Gemstone and Diamond Reeni Corsage Necklace

Multicolored Gemstone and Diamond Reeni Corsage Necklace

By Sharon Khazzam

Located in Great Neck, NY

Reeni Corsage Necklace A 16 ½ inch necklace saluting nature – This collar has been set with a vast array of natural coloured gemstones and diamonds, portraying a flower garden buzzin...

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2010s American More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Dia...

Important French Victorian Diamond Necklace
Important French Victorian Diamond Necklace

Important French Victorian Diamond Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Important Victorian Diamond Necklace. A gold silver and diamond devant de corsage necklace in a scallop design containing 23 carats of old European cut diamonds with elaborate giran...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Platinum and Diamond Corsage Brooch
Large Platinum and Diamond Corsage Brooch

Large Platinum and Diamond Corsage Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

A sparkling kinetic pinwheel design comprised of blinding bright-white diamond feathers make for the most magnificent and mesmerizing corsage brooch ever!

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch
18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch

18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch

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H 6.11 in W 0.63 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.99 in

18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in New york, NY

More specifically, the timepiece, designed with two diagonally placed Diamond flowers is created with (8) Marquis diamonds set as flower pedals and accented with (10) brilliant round...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

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French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890
French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890

French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890

Located in Firenze, IT

In the center, a diamond-shaped curved motif decorated with fleur-de-lis punctuated with rose-cut diamonds and button pearls. Wristband with American gourmette links. Set in 18K yell...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

$24,999

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993
Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993

Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Ivory silk dress with gold and pink big flower appliqués, sequinned embroideries, and colored stones. No size nor composition label, it fits a ...

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20th Century French Maxi Dress

Victorian 8.80 C. Natural Untreated Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Victorian 8.80 C. Natural Untreated Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Victorian 8.80 C. Natural Untreated Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian period Diamond and Sapphire earrings, 1880 ca Hand fabricated in solid 18 KT gold topped by silver Exquisitely designed in a double cluster for an amazing visual impact The...

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said

Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said

By Asprey London

Located in Antwerp, BE

Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 9.75 ct. diamonds Baguette cut diamonds together a...

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20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Opera Gloves Black Lambskin Leather Size 7
Hermes Opera Gloves Black Lambskin Leather Size 7

Hermes Opera Gloves Black Lambskin Leather Size 7

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a pair of Hermes opera length black lambskin gloves. Exquisitely soft and elegant. Subtle stitch detail above the wrist. NEW or NEVER WORN final sale SIZE 7 LENG...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Gloves

Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997
Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997

Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997

$14,303

Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6

Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior pink mini skirt suit ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Single-breasted blazer jacket in pink wool ▪ Trimmed with fringes of silk threads ▪ Padd...

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat

Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...

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2010s American Coats and Outerwear

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A triumph of craftsmanship and imagination, this vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS brooch captures the fleeting romance of a bloom forever in full flourish. Meticulously composed with the h...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bulgari Emerald & Ruby Tassel Necklace
Bulgari Emerald & Ruby Tassel Necklace

Bulgari Emerald & Ruby Tassel Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bvlgari Emerald & Ruby Tassel Necklace Very intricate gold necklace with cabochon rubies and emeralds and center diamond element suspending a flexible multistrand clasp Measure...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA
Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA

Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

Step into the glamour of a bygone era with these breathtaking antique style diamond earrings, showcasing a remarkable GIA Certified 15.93 total carats of old mine cut diamonds. Each ...

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2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace
Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace

Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 50.00 carats. Made in France Circa late 1800s 17 inches long Comes in its original box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 1930s 30.00 Carat Old European & Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
Antique Art Deco 1930s 30.00 Carat Old European & Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet

Antique Art Deco 1930s 30.00 Carat Old European & Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with 15 graduating Old European cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 26.00 carats and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.0...

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Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle
Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle

Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle

$160,000Sale Price|20% Off

Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, this Tutti Frutti Bangle by Cartier Paris, created in 1947, captures one of Cartier’s rarest and most celebrated motifs. Inspired by Jacque...

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20th Century French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch Designed as a star, the center set with a cluster of tanzanite cabochons extending channel-set tapered baguette-cut diamond rays, 2 3/4 ins...

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20th Century American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

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Diamond Corsage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond corsage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 18 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a diamond corsage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond corsage over the years, but those made by Cartier and Sharon Khazzam are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a diamond corsage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Diamond Corsage?

Prices for a diamond corsage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $7,680 and can go as high as $750,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $37,600.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.