18K Rose Gold Flower Garden Ruby & Pink Sapphrie Colored Diamond Hair Clip
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Garden Ruby & Pink Sapphrie Colored Diamond Hair Clip 6 Diamonds - 0.02
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round-Cut and Baguette-Cut Diamond Hair Clip
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding diamond and 18k white gold hair clip. This beautiful piece is set with 182 round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1.40 Ct Diamond Barrette Hair Clip 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds to highlight your hair, it has long back clip that shuts firmly and a little comb to stuck into
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Jade, Black Diamond & Multi-Gemstone 18K White Gold Hair Clip
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 8.20x4.30x1.40cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "219 Black Diamonds 2.87 CT 19 Ruby
Black Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,900Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold features mixed cut emeralds set over the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$6,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 18k Yellow Gold features mixed cut emeralds set over the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,010Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.12ct Natural Multi Sapphire Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.12ct Natural Multi Sapphire Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold features round cut multi
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,763Sale Price|20% Off
3.12ct Natural Multi Sapphire Hair Clip Accessory 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.12ct Natural Multi Sapphire Hair Clip Accessory 18k Yellow Gold features round cut multi
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral yellow gold and 2.65cts diamond hair clip
Located in New York, NY
Three five petaled flowers set between two luscious leaves set in yellow gold with diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Platinum and Diamond Bow Hair Clip
Located in London, GB
Very chique hair clip in the shape of a bow, platinum set with diamonds French hallmark France
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Hair Clip Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Art Deco Diamond Hair Clip/Brooch, ca. 1930s, France The curved brooch/hair clip is
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Swirling Diamond Hair Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
hair clip brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold adorned with natural round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cantamessa Diamond Flower Hair Clip Estate 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Clasp
By Cantamessa
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed diamond hair clip crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angel Hair Drop Corals in Diamond Pavé Butterflies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sea Star collection, inspired in the Mediterranean sea colours... Butterfly Pave of Diamonds and
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels "Angel Hair" Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gold "angel hair" earrings of radiating design with bombe diamond centers, in 18k. Van
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.28Ct Sapphire and 0.34Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Hair Clip Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond hair clip/barrette has been crafted in 18k white gold. The tri-stranded bar setting is
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 2.17Ct Diamond and 10k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch / Hair Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/brooch/hair clip; part of our diverse antique diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rare Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Hair Clip
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian / early Art Deco, French, circa 1910 18 ct gold hair clip channel set with 67 calibre
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
CARTIER Rare Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Hair Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Extremely rare and unusual Art Deco platinum, diamond and onyx hair clip by Cartier. It features
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
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Diamond, Silver
David Webb One of a Kind Diamond Butterfly Hair Clip
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
David Webb was nothing if not bold, courageous and original and this one of a kind hair clip is a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb One of a Kind Diamond Butterfly Hair Clip
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
David Webb was nothing if not bold, courageous and original and this one of a kind hair clip is a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Co Diamond Hair Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unique Tiffany & Co diamond hair clip Bean shape clip has 240 brilliant cut diamonds set in pave
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian En Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Hair Comb
Located in South Pasadena, CA
silver Georgian diamond hair clip/comb circa 1830. DIMENSIONS: brooch 1 1/8" horizontal and 1 1/4
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Custom-Made Mint Tourmaline Diamond Gold Platinum Hair Clip
Located in New York, NY
images 4,5, and 8) secure the wearer's hair, and the row of tiny diamonds completely surrounding the
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum Hair Clip Barrette
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved and hinged hair clip back. Set with Old Mine and Single cut Diamonds, centrally set with a very
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pair of Diamond Hair Clips
Located in New York, NY
An unique matched pair of diamond hair clips, especially designed for Linda Horn, by the original
Diamond, Platinum
French Sapphire Hair Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Nouveau winged hair clip with cabochon sapphire at center. Rose cut diamond atop it all
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Silver, and Diamond Hair Clips, circa 1900
Located in Glasgow, GB
rose cut diamond hair clips. The hair clips have been beautifully crafted to include a continuous line
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Monique Péan Cream Fossilized Dinosaur Bone and Diamond Hair Clip, Platinum
By Monique Péan
Located in New York, NY
Cream fossilized dinosaur bone dimension hair clip, with white diamond baguettes and white diamond
Platinum
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was populari...
Cut Steel
Tiffany & Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch A Tiffany & Co. brooch that converts to a pendant, set with 12 round-cut diamonds and a cabochon emerald. Approximate Length: 1.50" Metal Type:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Mind blowing perfect matching pair of Gia Certified Natural Fancy Intens...
Yellow Diamond
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats Center di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Turquoise and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Inviting you to experience a world of unparalleled splendor and indulge in opulence, this breathtaking suite designed by Harry Winston showcases a mesmerizing blend of turquoise and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$37,704
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 7.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Ruby
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
Antique German Necklace natural 37ctw Citrine Pearls Gilt Silver /44 cm/ 22 gr
Located in SE
Fine necklace in high graded Gilt Silver with 10 oval cut of natural Citrine stones and 28 Seed Pearls. Likely German hand - made between 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked with Swedish cust...
Pearl, Citrine, 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
Antique Hair Pin Star Cut Steel Horn Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little cut steel hair pin has been hand crafted in the second quarter of the 19th century. It is made from facetted steel nails riveted onto a steel plate in the shape ...
Cut Steel
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire and 14k Gold Mesh Deco Flapper Purse from the 1920's. The 14k gold chain mail mesh is finely woven and set onto a frame set with bars of calibre cut sapph...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.