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Antique Empress Elisabeth Diamond Cipher Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
cipher of Empress Elisabeth ‘Sissi’ of Austria. The brooch is designed as a diamond cipher ‘E’ beneath
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Empress Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, wear, and use Wearing a headdress accented by round cut sapphire alternating with old European cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

94.65 Cts Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Infinity Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling fancy yellow diamond necklace and matching earrings featuring 27 GIA certified radiant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.85 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.85 carat total. J in color with SI2
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 1880 Hand Glove Stick Pin in 18 Karat Gold with Two Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
karats whit is holding a rose cut diamond. During the Victorian era, the gloves were often seen as a
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian Early 1800s Cut Steel Statement Drop Antique Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
. When Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise, commissioned sets made out of cut steel, she made it very
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Necklace Earrings Set Diamond Silver
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous antique set featuring Persian turquoise and rose cut diamond staged in silver. The
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Silver

Antique Early 19th Century Cut-Steel Necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces. In 1759, Louis XV
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Steel

Vintage Turquoise Ring 18k Gold Diamond French Estate Jewelry Signed SC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and accented with single cut diamonds (I-J color, VS2 clarity, approximately 0.70 carat total weight
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the center. The latter is embellished with Old European and Old Mine cut diamonds. This high
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Certified 9.12 Ctw Zircon Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
mounted with 52 calibrated old European rose-cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.58 carats, F color
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
European cut, approximately 1.25 TCW Length: 2.57 inches Width: .57 inches Striking Art Deco period diamond
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio Paris
Located in New York, NY
lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
” encrusted with Old European cut diamond, single cut diamonds and framed with tiny gold beads. There is a
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Andre Vassort 1970 Paris Gem Set Earrings 18Kt Gold 19.22 Ctw Diamond Emeralds
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
easily done. Diamonds: Mount in a pave and flat setting with 162 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and
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20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...

110 Carat Floral Diamond Dodge Estate Brooch, Circa 1820
Located in Birmingham, MI
Inundating petals of precious karat gold and silver are encrusted with 324 fine, hand-cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
from black onyx. Accented with two curved lines, set with a French pave of 48 round brilliants cuts
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian J.E. Caldwell Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Dinner Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in color - eye clean. Surrounded by single cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.25 carat
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant "Bridgerton Period" Regency Era Circa 1811
Located in Southbury, CT
most brilliant, hand-cut old-mine diamonds. This significantly beautiful necklace was most likely
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Antique 1810s Unknown Regency Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Chaumet Amethyst Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Set Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds are round brilliant cut (G-H color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 5.20 carats). The
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Sapphire White Gold 40mm Chronograph Imperiale Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
luminous adorned bezel consisting of several round cut diamonds and accented with stunning sapphires.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chaumet Diamond Day to Night Earrings 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of diamonds. Designed in abstract shape, these dangling earrings look like sparkling ice crystals
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Vintage 1970s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Rutilated Quartz White Diamond Yellow + White Gold Ring, Pamela Froman
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
surrounded with round brilliant-cut F/vs1 white diamonds totaling 0.28 carats. Size 7.0 (can be sized
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted in a French flush setting, with 6 European rose cut diamonds, with a combined weight of
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Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
6 round faceted cut red rubies, with 0.42 carats. Diamond: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Green Tourmaline and Tsavorite Earrings in 18 K Gold with Diamond Accent
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
18 K White and Yellow Gold Earrings “Green Empress” Featuring Unique Squire Cut Blue/Green
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Enamel Star Bracelet in 15kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
appearance! Diamonds: Mounted in the central part in flush settings, with 7 graduated old European Rose cut
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Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
, mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, emaralds, enamel, lapis lazuli, and agate, .The obsidian
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
for the setting of the thirty two rose cut diamonds. The settings of the gemstones are finished with
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
jewels for both Empress Josephine and his second wife, Empress Marie Louise. Secret messages of love
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Wendy Brandes Year of the Dragon 18K Ring With Spinning Lapis Lazuli Globe
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
. 25 grams 18K yellow gold, satin finish. Custom-cut lapis lazuli (globe). Diamond accents. Black
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Bulgari Ceylon Ruby "Serpenti" Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
tongue set with a fine oval-cut Ceylon ruby, diamond accents, and diamond eyes, while a concealed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

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

England 1860 Victorian Etruscan Revival Woven Bracelet In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
six-prongs settings, with 2 old European rose cut diamonds, 0.38 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Round White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
vivid red rubies, six white pearls and accented by one rose cut diamond. Rubies: Mount with 4 squared
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 1870 Festoon Drop Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with 96.65 Cts Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
gradation of 22 Rose cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.85 carats. Has a total weight of 23.7 Grams
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wendy Brandes 18K Gold Two-Stone Toi et Moi Ring with Rock Crystals
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
gave to his Empress Josephine. Now diamond engagement-ring versions are worn by pop-culture royals
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CoutureChanel Antique Byzantine ThePurpleHeart PearlAmethystQuartz GoldMedallion
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
titled "Theodora". See our photo of the Byzantine mosaic of Empress Theodora, whose image wearing many
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Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important turn-of-the-century Fabergé aquamarine and diamond pendant, the pendant comprising an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Russian Sapphire and Diamond Horse-Shoe Brooch
Located in London, GB
horse-shoes, the one encrusted with eight sapphires, the other with eighteen old-cut diamonds, the later
Category

Antique 1880s Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

A Fabergé White And Red Enamelled Easter Egg Pendant
Located in London, GB
further embellished with four rose-cut diamonds lending a subtle sparkle to this graceful pendant from the
Category

20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vest Buttons Brooch Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
onyx each supporting a line of 7 rose- cut diamonds . The brooch has a pin with pump system. Each of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Empress Cut Diamond and Tsavorite 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
Empress cut diamonds: G-VS2/0.54 carat and GH-VS/0.27 carat. Size: 7.25 Can be sized 18 karat reclaimed
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

14 Karat Recycled Yellow Gold Empress Cut Diamond Triple Band Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
hallmarked by the London Assay Office. 14ct Recycled Yellow Gold, 1.00ct GIA E VS2 Empress Cut Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fabergé Empress Emerald Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut white diamonds total weight 0.65ct (F VS+) Complimentary: - Gift wrapping - Lifetime
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2010s British Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Black Diamond Empress IV Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The drama of 19.5ctw diamonds is undeniable in these rose cut black diamond Empress IV drop
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

35.12 Ct Green Tourmaline Pink Sapphire Diamond EMPRESS Ring John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
33cts. 205 Rd. Brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.21cts of E.F. color, VVS clarity. Two Trilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline

Fabergé Colours of Love Empress White Gold 54.23ct Emerald Necklace, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
availability in your region. This Colours of Love Empress White Gold 54.23ct Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond
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2010s British More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Fabergé Colours of Love Empress White Gold 22.31ct Emerald Ring Set, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
cut white diamonds. The Three Colours of Love collection exemplifies ‘the art of colour’, seamlessly
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Amethyst Special Cut Sapphire Diamond Theodora Cocktail Ring
By Gilan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Empress Theodora changed the fate of womankind in the 6th century. One of the most courageous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Manjrie Ruby Single-Cut Diamond 14k Gold handcrafted Victorian Bangle Bracelet
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
Natural Rubies and single cut diamonds fashioned in Victorian setting set w gold base. Cutwork is
Category

2010s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian-Style Ruby Single-Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Handcrafted Hoop Earrings
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
These stunning Hoop Earrings are natural Rubies surrounded with single cut diamonds fashioned in
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

3, 66 Ct. Amethyst Special Cut 0.60 Ct. Sapphire 0, 85 Ct. Diamond 18K Necklace
By Gilan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Empress Theodora changed the fate of womankind in the 6th century. One of the most courageous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Cigar Band 18k Custom Ring
Located in Naples, FL
has alternating brilliant cut and step cut diamonds that create a pattern of brilliance that is unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pave Set White Diamond Marquise Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
two glittering 0.8 tct natural marquise cut diamonds, encircling each with 0.14 tct natural pavé-set
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2010s Dutch Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Siegelson Diamond Gemstone Platinum “Dear” Acrostic Stacking Rings
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
A set of four stacking rings collet-set with an antique cushion-cut diamond, emerald, amethyst, and
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pave Set White Diamond Marquise Trillion Orange Garnets Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
tct natural marquise and trillion cut diamonds with 0.43 tct natural pavé-set diamonds, this piece
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2010s Dutch Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
intensity of the garnets. Fine fancy-cut diamonds flash with brilliance and catch the light as they dangle
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2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings
Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings
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Victorian circa 1880 Certified 7.51 ct Diamond Sapphire Sunburst Brooch Pendant
Located in Berlin, Berlin
century. The fashion began with Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who had made diamond stars as brooches and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Rainbow Moonstone White Diamond One of a Kind Empress Ring, Pamela Froman
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
accented with 0.26 total carats of round brilliant-cut white diamonds set in an 18k white gold bezel atop
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Op...

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Empress Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the empress cut diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 57 antique edition and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a empress cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 3 carat and 3.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing empress cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé, Chaumet and Wendy Brandes each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and rose cut alternatives. When shopping for a empress cut diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Empress Cut Diamond?

On average, a empress cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $14,000, while they’re typically $311 on the low end and $1,440,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Empress Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There is no single prettiest cut of diamond, as the visual appeal of jewelry is a matter of personal preference. If you love the sparkle of diamonds, brilliant cuts like the round, cushion, radiant, princess, pear, oval and marquise may appeal to you. Step-cut styles, which include Asscher, emerald and baguette, allow the beautiful color of a gemstone to take center stage. Find a large collection of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    The cuts in a diamond are called facets. In addition, the term cut can refer to a diamond's overall shape and design. Each cut of diamond has a specific number of facets arranged uniquely. For example, 58 facets make up a round diamond, while an Asscher-cut diamond has 57. Find a diverse assortment of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    The hardest diamond cuts for a jeweler to make are those that have many facets arranged in a complex shape. One of the most popular challenging cuts is the heart-shaped diamond, which has 56 to 58 facets. Other elaborate cuts include the Asprey, the Eighty-Eight, the Royal Asscher, the Jubilee and the Ashoka. Shop a wide range of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What the most prestigious diamond cut is varies based on individual opinions. Some people may say the round brilliant cut because of its popularity and the fact that it is one of the most expensive in terms of price per carat. Others may point to the cuts that are the most difficult to make, such as the oval, marquise or pear. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) ratings can also make a specific diamond's cut prestigious. According to the GIA grading system, Excellent cuts are the finest quality. Find a large selection of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A portrait cut diamond is an Indian originated diamond cut, also known as the lasque. In this design, the diamond is artistically cut in the form of a slab of numerous shapes. They have an intricately polished upper & lower surface, which add to the overall aesthetic of the ring. Shop vintage & unique portrait cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A princess cut, which has the technical name “square modified brilliant,"" is a popular diamond engagement ring cut. The characteristics of a princess cut are a straight sided rectangular outline with a brilliant style facet arrangement. Princess cuts tend to produce more sparkle than other traditional square diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A moval cut diamond is a gemstone cut in a particular way to display in jewelry. The term describes a cross between oval and marquise cuts with a round shape and subtle points at the top and bottom. You'll find a collection of moval cut diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a handful of different diamond cuts, each differing in cost, carat, and size. The most popular diamond cuts include round brilliant-cut, princess-cut, marquise-cut, cushion-cut, emerald-cut, radiant-cut, pear-shaped, oval, and asscher-cut.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A step cut diamond is usually square or rectangular and gets its name from the step-like faceting. The facets are arranged in parallel lines on all four sides and tend to be larger facets than brilliant-cut diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A transitional cut diamond bridges the chunky old Euro diamonds of the old world and the flashy stones of today. With the advent of new technology in the 1920s, the old European diamond began to “transition: to the early modern cut or early American cut, the transitional cut diamond. In the 1930s and 1940s, transitional cut diamonds were most often used in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    In simple terms, a tycoon cut is a gemstone cut that has nine crown facets and 20 step-cut pavilion facets. Find a collection of vintage tycoon cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • A trillion cut diamond is a triangular shaped brilliant cut diamond. It normally has 50 facets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Ashoka-cut diamond is a rectangular-shaped cushion cut with rounded corners. It is so unique, it was even given its own patent. This extremely rare, exclusive diamond is only available from William Goldberg, but you can also shop the look from some of the world’s top jewelry sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, the princess cut is a good cut for a diamond. For one thing, princess-cut diamonds are similar to the shape of a raw diamond. As a result, jewelers waste less of the stone, often leading to cost-effective pricing for princess-cut diamond jewelry. The princess cut is also visually appealing due to its symmetrical shape. As a brilliant cut, it shows off the sparkle of a diamond. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of princess-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A French cut diamond is a diamond that is cut in a square or rectangular shape, and features a high crown, along with triangle-shaped facets in a crisscross pattern. A French cut diamond is made by grinding the top of the crystal gemstone. Find a collection of antique, vintage and new French cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A mine cut diamond is an antique diamond cut known for its bulky and often uneven shape, cutlet, and tiny table. This type of diamond cut was quite popular in the mid-1800s to the early-1900s
    Mine cut diamonds are typically called OLD MINE CUTS, This type of cutting started in the early 1700s. The shapes are typically cushion shape and the cutting was done all by hand. Though they do not have the sparkle of modern cut diamonds, when they sparkle in sunlight or candle light, they have this beautiful alluring shimmer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    European cut diamonds were most popular from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. They're quite brilliant in terms of shine quality and feature a large culet,small table and round shape.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cushion cut diamond is one that has a square shape with rounded corners. It differs from the similarly shaped emerald cut in that it has a brilliant cut that maximizes sparkle rather than a stepped cut that shows off color and clarity. You'll find a variety of cushion cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most popular diamond cut is round brilliant with fifty seven perfectly aligned facets. Other popular cuts include cushion cut diamond, princess cut diamond and emerald cut diamond.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Victorian-cut diamond features a top crown that is distinctly multifaceted — it has a small table and step-cut bottom pavilion that comprises 73 facets. It appears quite large when set. Relatedly, rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian.