FRED LEIGHTON Gold Diamond Star Burst Earclips
Sold|$15,000
FRED LEIGHTON Gold Diamond Star Burst Earclips
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic 18K gold Fred Leighton custom earclips from a 1938 Paul Flato design, with diamond-tipped 1
Sold|$15,000
FRED LEIGHTON Gold Diamond Star Burst Earclips
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic 18K gold Fred Leighton custom earclips from a 1938 Paul Flato design, with diamond-tipped 1
Fred Leighton Dark Grey Chalcedony Diamond Gold Bangle
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A grey chalcedony hinged bangle is segmented with five round brilliant diamond set collars totaling
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Six Petal Coral and Diamond Earclips Fred Leighton
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large pair of coral and diamond earclips mounted in gold and platinum by Fred
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred Leighton Lapis and Diamond Hexagonal Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Carved lapis hexagons are set to the center with round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.36 carat
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Fred Leighton Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Oval Link Bracelet
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a series of lapis lazuli oval links joined by 18 round brilliant diamonds weighing
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings by Fred Leighton
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Antique cluster components are set to drop earrings by Fred Leighton mounted in silver topped 18
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Signed Fred Leighton Rose Cut Diamond Rosette Hoop Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Graduating hoops of round rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.91 carats are mounted in 18
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Old European Cut Diamond Hexagonal Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Stud earrings are set with two old European diamonds totaling 0.99 carats, of approximately IJ/SI
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Old European Cut Diamond Hexagonal Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Stud earrings are set with two old European diamonds totaling 1.02 carats, of approximately FG/SI
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Hexagonal Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Hexagonal studs are inset with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carat mounted in 18
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Leighton Black Jade and Diamond Bezel Constellation Bangle Bracelet
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
The hinged black jade bangle is decorated with in-set round brilliant diamonds, weighing a total of
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Fred Leighton Black Jade and Diamond Halo Hexagonal Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Faceted hexagons of black jade are bordered with round diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carat
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Amethyst, Citrine and Diamond Collet Stack Ring Signed Fred Leighton
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
cushion citrine weighing approximately 1.97 carats accented with 2 old European cut diamonds totaling
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Foxtail Chain Diamond Tassel Earrings Signed Fred Leighton
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
diamonds totaling approximately 0.43ct. Signed Fred Leighton. Length: 2-1/4 inches. Width: 3/8 inch. Fred
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Leighton 4.61 Carat J/VS1 Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
An old mine cushion diamond weighing 4.61 carats, of J color and VS1 clarity, with certificate from
Diamond, 18k Gold
FRED LEIGHTON Large Emerald Diamond18KT Gold Earclips
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent emerald and diamond earclips by Fred Leighton in 18KT gold and platinum. 1 1/2 inch
Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,250
Fred Paris Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Handsome and simply elegant 18K gold and diamond cufflinks from Fred-Paris. 1/2 in diameter
Diamond, 18k Gold
FRED PARIS Scarab Evening Bag 18KT Diamonds Lapis Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Fred Paris evening bag made to order by royal commission in the 1980's, 18KT gold
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Sold|$35,500
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
Diamond, Platinum
Fred Leighton Sunray Moonstone and Diamond Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Rays of round diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats emanate from a round cabochon moonstone
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Moonstone and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
round diamonds totaling approximately 0.25ct in closed back platinum mountings. 12.4mm diameter.
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Fred Leighton Lapis Lazuli Diamond Prism Pendant Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
diamonds approximately 1.13 carats Measurements: 2-1/2in x 3/4in x 1/4in Signed Fred Leighton Fred
Diamond
Fred Leighton Jade Onyx Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A pair of jade drops are suspended from onyx cabochons inset with two round diamonds totaling
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold
Fred Leighton Lapis and Diamond Hexagonal Stud Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Each designed as an hexagonal lapis lazuli stud set with a central round brilliant diamond
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold
Fred Leighton Black Jade Diamond Line Bangle Bracelet
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A single row of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.97 carats mounted in 18 karat
Diamond, Jade
Fred Leighton Green Nephrite and Diamond Oval Link Bracelet
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
From the Signed Fred Leighton Collection, Fred Leighton's jewels inspire you to wear jewelry that
Diamond, Platinum
Fred Leighton Rose Cut Diamond Pavé Twisted Disc Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
Rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.40 carats are pavéed on a curved disc mounted in silver
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Fred Leighton Blue Chalcedony and Diamond Cassiopeia Pendant Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
tops to a total of approximately 0.63 carat of round diamonds set in 18 karat white gold, Signed Fred
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Bombe Stud Earrings by Fred Leighton
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
44 Rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.82cts are set in bombe silver top 18 karat yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Foxtail Chain Diamond Tassel Earrings Signed Fred Leighton
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
diamonds totaling approximately 0.29ct. Signed Fred Leighton. Length: 2-1/4 inches. Width: 3/8 inch. Fred
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,551
Fred Diamond Gold Ring
By Fred
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Fred, Paris diamond triple band ring by the Parisian jewellery house, Fred. This asymmetric ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,950
FRED Diamond and Gold Crossed Paws Ring
By Fred
Located in New York , NY
18k gold and diamond ring depicting crossed paws by Fred, the Parisian jeweler. Ring is a size 6
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,600
FRED Gold & Pavé Diamond Ring
By Fred
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pavé diamond ring, set with fifteen diamonds weighing approximately 1.04 total carats, mounted in a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,500
FRED Gold Diamond & Coral Earrings
By Fred
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold, diamonds and coral drop earrings, signed Fred, 1970's.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,300
FRED Gold & Diamond Bow Necklace
By Fred
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond accents, in 18k yellow gold, signed FRED. 16" length.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,450
Fred Paris Diamond Gold Star Ring
By Fred
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k white gold ring set with approx. 0.44ctw of FG/VVS diamonds. Crafted by Fred, the ring is a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred Paris Diamond Gold Clover Earrings
By Fred
Located in Southampton, NY
Created by Fred Paris, this pair of four-petal, clover-shaped earrings of 18K gold are set with
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$17,000
Fred Paris Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Fred
Located in Paris, IDF
Yellow gold Fred earrings, heart pattern entirely set with 7.59 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,750
18k Diamond Necklace by Fred Paris
By Fred
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold Fred Paris necklace with diamond links and center piece with a total diamond weight
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,300
Diamond Clover Pendant by Fred Paris
By Fred
Located in Paris, IDF
A white gold Fred "Clover" pendant entirely set with brilliant-cut diamonds on its white gold chain
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,567
Fred Ring for Love Platinum Diamond
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
Wedding ring signed by Fred in platinum 950 thousandths. model "For Love". 20 diamonds of about
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,875
Fred Paris Diamond Gold Bow Necklace
By Fred
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond accents, in 18k yellow gold, signed Fred Paris. 16" length.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$14,573
Fred Brooch Panthère Yellow Gold Diamond
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
Panther brooch signed by Fred. in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). 4 diamonds of about
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,844
Fred Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace signed by Fred in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). jaseron mesh. set with a
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$25,500
Fred Paris Gold 2.00ct Diamond Stud Earrings
By Fred
Located in Lambertville, NJ
METAL 18K WHITE GOLD GEMSTONES/DIAMONDS ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS - 2.00ctw (1.00ct EACH
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Fred
Located in McLean, VA
Ladies stainless steel Fred watch set with 52 round brilliant diamonds around white dial weighing
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold|$16,800
Fred Paris Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Fred
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
FRED Paris Diamond Earrings with Pearls, in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight 8.20ct, Pearl
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,445
Fred Ring Chance Infinie White Gold Diamond
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
White gold ring signed by fred. in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). infinite chance model
Diamond, White Gold
Fred Paris Salmon Coral & Diamond Earclips
By Fred
Located in New York, NY
and textured yellow gold fronds, some set with diamonds, exhibiting the sharp edges and aggressive
Coral, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,500
Gold Diamond Lion Brooch by FRED Paris
By Fred
Located in Southampton, NY
The charming lion is realistically textured with a fully diamond set mane and has glowing emerald
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred of Paris Platinum Diamond Alliances Eternity Ring
By Fred
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
NEW!!! Fred Of Paris Platinum Diamond Alliances Ring MSRP $5500 Ring size 50 or 5.5 This
Diamond, Platinum
Fred Paris Diamond Gold Zodiac Aquarius Large Pendant
By Fred
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pendant set with approximately 0.22ctw of G/VS diamonds. Crafted by Fred Paris
Diamond, 18k Gold
FRED of Paris Moon Phase Gold & Diamond Bracelet
By Fred
Located in Southampton, NY
By Fred of Paris, this feminine bracelet is crafted of 18K yellow gold circular links depicting the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,950
Fred Four Leaf Clover Diamond Pendant
By Fred
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful pendant link necklace in Yellow Gold accompanied by diamonds in the shape of a four
Fred Paris Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Fred
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Fred Paris 18K Yellow Gold Hanging Earrings with Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink and Orange Sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$18,500
FRED LEIGHTON Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York City, NY
gold. Approx. 12.50cts of diamonds, signed Fred Leighton.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,850
Fred Paris Diamond Gold Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Fred Paris, decorated with approx. 0.70ctw in G/VS diamonds. Ring
Diamond, 18k 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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