Edwardian 1.40 Ct Diamond Barrette Hair Clip 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Be Jewelled! This charming long hair barrette is Edwardian period, 1905/09 ca. hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by silver for the Diamonds housing Gorgeous effective design of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mesopotamian Inspired Filigree Hair Barrette by Dilara Ensari
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia, the Filigree Hair Barrette by Dilara Ensari reinterprets one of the most elegant symbols of feminine adornment through the lens...
Diamond, Silver
CARTIER Paris Diamond Gold Hair Barrette Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish 18K yellow gold and diamond hair barrette pin by Cartier. It features two rows of high grade round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 1.25-1.5 cts total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco French Diamond Platinum Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s French Hall Marked Platinum and Diamond Hair Barrette in a true Art Deco Design. Containing Baguette and Round Diamonds totaling just under 3 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
1900 Sapphire diamond gold Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Hair Barrette, set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds that are very white in color and total .65 Carat, further set with very fine color old cut Sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920s Onyx Diamond Platinum Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Hair Barrette, measuring 2 3/8 inch in length and 1/2 inch wide.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 Platinum top and Gold Back Hair Barrette, measuring 2 3/4 inch in length and 3/4 inch wide.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
CARTIER PARIS Diamond 18K Gold Hair Clip Barrette
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage 18K yellow gold and diamond hair clip by Cartier, circa 1960s-70s of French origin. It features approx. 2.5-3.0 of high quality mixed cut diamonds; round brilliant cut, marqu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx and Platinum Hair Barrette
Located in Aspen, CO
Arty Deco onyx, diamond and platinum hair barrette with old European cut diamonds - over five carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Edwardian Gold & Silver Diamond Sapphire Hair Clip Barrette C.1900
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Edwardian Gold & Silver Diamond Sapphire Hair Clip Barrette C.1900 A rare but necessary accouterment, this Edwardian 14K Gold & Silver Rococo Revival style barrette / hair c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Hair Barrettes, Late Edwardian, c. 1918
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique platinum, diamond and sapphire hair barrettes, made circa 1918.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique French 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Coral Hair Barrette
Located in New York, NY
Antique French diamond coral hair barrette in elongated marquise shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Black Starr and Frost Pearl Barrette Hairpin
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in London, GB
An Antique Black Starr & Frost, natural pearl, diamond and gold barrette hair pin, set with forty-one natural pearls and old cut diamonds, in a yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.28Ct Sapphire and 0.34Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Hair Clip Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond hair clip/barrette has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Edwardian Era, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hinged Bangle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Due to the construction of this bracelet we believe it likely to be a conversion piece, with the top panel of scrollwork and diamonds very likely originally a hair barrette. The barr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Hair Barrette, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique diamond hair barrette with both rose cut and mine cut diamonds set in platinum and backed with yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Riker Brothers Ruby Diamond Hair Barrette 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1920
By Riker Brothers
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Riker Brothers Ruby Diamond Hair Barrette. Fine and stylish 14K Gold item.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum Gold and Diamond Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Hair Barrette, Platinum top and 14k Yellow Gold back, measuring 5 1/8 inches in length and set with old Mine cut Diamonds totaling 1 60 Carats.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1920s Spaulding & Co. Diamond Platinum Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Spaulding & Company Platinum Hair Barrette in a bow and ribbon form, measuring 2 1/2 inch in length and set with old Mine Cut Diamonds that are very White and Clean and t...
Diamond, Platinum
Campanelli & Pear Champagne Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Hair Barrette
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
When you want to add a bit of bling this hair barrette will dazzle! 1.75 in (4.445 cm) x .375 in (0.952 cm) 0.53 cttw White Diamonds. 0.55 cttw Champagne Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
J.E. Caldwell Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum Hair Clip Barrette
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Edwardian Platinum Hair Clip, Barrette by J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hair Barrette in Gold with Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds.
Located in Aspen, CO
There are approximately 1.50 cts of bright red natural rubies, 1.50 cts. of vivid blue natural sapphires, and .80 cts. of bright natural emeralds. This hair barrette holds the hair q...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum, gold and fine Diamond Three Leaf motif Vintage Hair Barrette
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum, 15K and fine diamond leaf motif vintage hair barrette, c. 1950. 19 straight baguette cut diamonds are channel set in the center and surrounded by 43 round diamonds, bead set.
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique Hair Barrette in Platinum and Diamonds, circa 1895 by Kirkpatrick
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique barrette in platinum and backed in 18K yellow gold, with 100 fine white old cut diamonds amounting to approximately 6.95 cts. The diamonds are all well cut and well matched,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum, Gold and Diamond "Flamme" Vintage Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1960's
Located in Aspen, CO
Made popular by the world famous House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this Flame motif diamond set platinum piece backed with 18K yellow gold can be worn as either a brooch or hair barrette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
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W 0.38 in L 2.07 in
Elegant Diamond Encrusted French Van Cleef & Arpels Hair Barrette in Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant, diamond encrusted Late-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels barette is sure to bring an extra sparkle to the wearer's look, and to the beholder's eye. Crafted in 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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