$6,500 / item
6.33 Carat Diamond Butterfly Tiara Headband
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18 karat gold & sterling silver, this beautiful headband is hand set with 6.33 carats of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
3.29 Carats Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing modern ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with a band of diamonds. The peculiarity of this ring is its soft and movable headband.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Regina Gambatesa Rubies Diamonds and Rose Gold Earrings
By Regina Gambatesa
Located in Paris, IDF
Half-circle Pendant Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds by Regina Gambatesa at Second Petale Gallery A cluster of Rubies and Diamonds hanging from a headband.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Signed Goldman Kolber Custom Inca or Mayan Lady Pendant Brooch Combo
Located in Warrington, PA
The pendant depicts a woman with diamond eyes wearing Colombian emerald headband with emerald and diamond necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Ruby Enamel 14 Karat Gold Egyptian Princess Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular disk depicting a highly rendered profile of an Egyptian princess with flowing textured accented by round ruby and diamond headband with a round diamond earring Her face inc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.94 in L 1.75 in
French Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Rose-Cut Diamond Enamel Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Depicting a girl wearing a pharaonic head dress decorated by multiple shades of enamel and a rose-cut diamond headband, framed by a lotus flower set with a small ruby, lotus leave an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Striking Art Nouveau Slide Locket Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Nouveau Slide Locket Pendant, in the form of a clover leaf, embossed woman's profile, enhanced with simulated rubies and simulated diamonds set into her headband. Handm...
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Egyptian Revival Enameled Diamond Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Egyptian Revival Enameled Diamond Pin. This amazing pin features an enameled portrait of Egyptian royalty wearing a diamond headband and head...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
Gorgeous French Art Nouveau Gold Medallion Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
It features a lovely girl with a rose-cut diamond headband in her hair on the front and a butterfly in a floral scene on the reverse.
Gold, 18k Gold
Wedding Ring Natural Diamond 0.50 Carat Excellent Cut Round 3 Stone White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic 14k white gold band ring with diamonds. It is a beautiful headband, elegant and with a very pretty design.
Diamond, White Gold
Fred Leighton Platinum Pave Diamond Headband
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
This headband is pave-set with round diamonds weighing approximately 8.98 carats total, mounted in platinum, signed Fred Leighton.
Diamond, Platinum
Lovely Petite Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring of a Beauty
Located in Lombard, IL
Lovely petite Art Nouveau ruby diamond and 14k yellow gold ring of a beautiful woman flowing haiir flowers with ruby centers in her hair, small diamond headband.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Art Nouveau Lady Pin Pendant Brooch
Located in New york, NY
The lady dressed with diamond headband and diamond earring along her long blonde hair is carefully detailed as she is dressed for her night out.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ladies Platinum and 2.80 Carat Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in QLD , AU
Imagine the 1920's, beaded flapper dresses, glittering headbands, multiple Deco diamond bracelets on one wrist and of course a fabulously stylish cocktail watch on the other.
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Fox Terrier Dog Porcelain
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Cute Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "FOX -TERRIER" dog Made in France Made of porcelain Beige Leather at bottom, "HH" in golden letters in middle Colorways: white, ora...
Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rose pink silk dress from Gucci. It has a corset bodice which comes to a point at the waist with adjustable spaghetti straps, topstitched pink silk and black lace cups, c...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2006 Superkid Mohair Military Coat Size S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible piece from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2006 collection, this sculptural military-style coat exemplifies the designer’s fascination with historic...
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Ad Red Genuine Eel Skin Shoulder Bag
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace shoulder bag from the Spring/Summer 2002 collection by Donatella Versace is crafted in glossy red genuine eel skin. The sculptural silhouette features a strap wit...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2004 Sheer Art Deco Top
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall Winter 2004 Sheer Art Deco Top FR44 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection / Year: Fall / Winter 2004 Material: Tulle: 64% Cot...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
By Christian Dior, Mark Bohan
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...
Chanel Poured Glass Orchid Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Superb and amazing Chanel Poured Glass Orchid Pendant by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Handmade faux pearls with a large Rose poured glass orchid bloom with pendant pearl. Made in the perio...
Bronze
Chanel 1995 Barbie Beige 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL 95P Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Gris Tourterelle Tri Colour Special Order Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in coveted Gris Tourterelle accentuated with purple top stitch. Gorgeous Blue Paon interior completes this unique Special Orde...
$12,920
H 5 in W 7 in L 1 in
Chanel Bum Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Pouch Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bum Bag Pouch 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware CC Turnlock flap closure Classic interwoven chain belt with gold 'CHANEL' log...
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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