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
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
$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
Carrera y Carrera Gardenias Pendant in 18kt yellow gold with diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Toronto, CA
luminous rock crystal totaling 2.85 carats, accented by a delicate diamond of 0.08 carats. Measuring 45.7
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Blue Gardenia' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum to resemble delicate Gardenia blossoms, this piece features intricately carved
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$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
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
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...
Vintage Gucci by Tom Ford 1996 Shearling Coat
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci by Tom Ford 1996 mid-cut length shearling coat. Designed with a relaxed fit and generously sized patch pockets. Hooded silhouette finished with authentic bamboo toggle ...
1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
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...
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
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...
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...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
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...
Ca. 1977 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Harem Dress w/Pagoda Sleeves
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca.1977 Pierre Cardin black jersey harem dress with pagoda sleeves and attached belt. The dress is actually sewn closed at the hem with two openings for either leg. In excellent cond...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
$9,200Sale Price|63% Off
Size: S and M
NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD triangle-pattern long fur coat. Designer size M ( oversize style, pit to pit up to 24" ) Dyed Mink (Italy) Fur and Dyed Nutria (Italy) Colors - White, Orange, Pink, Black. N...
$23,210
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
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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