Michael B 18 Karat White Gold Petite Gardenia Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The Michael B. Petite Gardenia ring is made in 18K white gold and features a round cut diamond
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond 'Blue Gardenia' Clip Brooches
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of VCA chalcedony, sapphire and diamond 'Blue Gardenia' clip brooches. The brooches feature
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$66,000
W 2.17 in L 2.37 in
Oscar Heyman, Platinum 18K Gold Fancy Color Diamond Diamond Gardenia Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
168 round fancy color diamonds total 8.8ct, 133 round diamonds total 3.66ct. With Oscar Heyman’s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant on 18k Gold ChainVan Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin on 18k
Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,900
W 1 in L 19 in
Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yellow Gold Gardenia Pendant with 0.82ct Diamond &Crystal
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
thanks to its sophisticated finish, sculptural shape, and overflowing glamor. The single 1" gardenia is
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Gardenia Diamonds and Sapphires White Gold Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
-shaped pendant which decorated with a pink Sapphire main stone, 3 Diamonds, and 20 small light pink and
White Gold
Carrera y Carrera Gardenia 0.07 Carat Diamond with Crystal Yellow Gold Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
pendant is decorated with diamond (~0.07ct) which is covered by crystal rock (~1.00un) Length: 24 cm
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Diamond Earrings These earrings have round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Gardenia Enamel and Diamond Ear Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Weston, MA
York City studio. In these pleasing gardenia flowering ear clips, 263 round diamonds are set in
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Buccellati 1.50 Carats Fancy Diamond Silver Vermeil Gardenia Flower Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cuff bracelet is comprised of highly rendered and deeply grooved gardenia flowers With textured
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Carrera y Carrera Gardenias 18 Karat Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Gardenias” hoop earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Blossoms Diamond Gardenia Button Earrings, 2.5cm
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vermeil button earrings in burnished silver and ruthenium with brown diamonds. Gardenia, Diameter
Sterling Silver
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT White Gold 1.94Ct. Diamond Gardenia Flower Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
shape, and overflowing glamour. 18KT white gold gardenia flower ring. Six petals are set with round
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT YG Gardenia Ring .17Ct. Diamond South Sea Pearl
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
shape, and overflowing glamour. 18KT yellow gold ring with a gardenia, .17 carat diamonds and a lustrous
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Diamond Gardenia Earclips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Platinum Gardenia Earclips by Oscar Heyman & Brothers, designed as stylized gardenia
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Diamond Enamel Gardenia Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
This platinum iconic Oscar Heyman & Brothers vintage diamond and enamel ‘Gardenia’ flower
Diamond, Platinum
Carrera y Carrera Gardenia Flower Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with a 12.4mm South Sea pearl and approx 0.15ctw of G/VS diamonds. The
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Gold Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Ultra coveted and ultra rare combination- classic Hermes Orange has been out of production for many years! Brand New in Box in Store Fr...
Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68466
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68466 This Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW is another vintage collector's staple - from a later 90s era style with the petite CCs, a deep med...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress, ss 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress with attached nude bra. Spring-Summer 1997
$8,294
Size: FR 42 - UK 14
Vivienne Westwood purple silk taffeta mermaid skirt and corset top, c. 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Couture purple silk taffeta evening ensemble. High waisted hip hugging mermaid maxi skirt and pleated corset top with lace up fastening. c. 1997
$12,373
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
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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