Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Retro ring is stamped with Horovitz Alexandrie maker's marks. About Horovitz Jewelry: The history of Horovitz jewelry is rooted in the beginning of the 20th century in Alexandria.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Diamond Floral Brooch by Wolf Horovitz of Alexandria
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This brooch is a beautiful example of mid 20th Century cocktail jewellery, by a sought after and desirable maker. Marked - 'W.Horovitz-Alexandrie' and tests as platinum Measures - ...
Diamond, Platinum
7.50 Carat Mixed Cut Diamond Spray Pin Brooch
Located in QLD , AU
Metal - Platinum - signed W Horovitz-Alexandrie (appears to have a worn French dogs head mark) Circa - 1950's Measurements - width 56.38mm / 2.219 inches in length x 41.28mm / 1.625 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Turquoise Ring Two Tone Gold and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ring 18K Two Tones of Golds - Yellow and White Gold approx weight 18.2gr Center Stone is Round Dome like shape Egyptian Natural Blue Turquoise Size approx 1...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous ring in 18 kt rose gold and platinum structure mounted with diamonds and turquoise. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditio...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Spectacular Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This classic Retro ring features a superb 40.50 carat aquamarine accented by .70 carats of fine rubies. The look is confidently American, colorfully Ret...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,812Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and statement turquoise, ruby, and diamond ring. Center Arizona turquoise surrounded by 4.20ct of round rubies heat and 0.60ct of round brilliant diamonds. 4.80ct total ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Sugarloaf Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Incredible retro ring, it is set with an important cabochon of turquoise cut in sugar loaf and surrounded by diamonds. The setting is made of a set of g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.5 Carat Turquoise Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Stylish Turquoise Diamond Emerald Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Center securely set with a Beautiful 5.50 Carat Cabochon Turquoise. Beautifully detailed surround ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vinatge 15.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Floral Motif Lapel Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage 1960s lapel brooch of opulent aesthetic and unmatched sophistication depicts a very precious floral bouquet with marquise diamonds simulating flowers and bud...
Diamond, Platinum
13.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $7,400.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 11.00 Carats Turq...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring Rose Gold with Big Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Ring rose gold with big Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and diamonds. Unique piece, due to an extraordinary Sleeping Beauty Turqouise. The Inner Significance of the Design is the Represen...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Turquoise & Rose cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Turquoise Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.18 carats. The Emerald is comp...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
6.80 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.80 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value Approx. $6,400.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Marchak France aquamarine and ruby statement ring
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century aquamarine, ruby, and gold cocktail ring, centered by a step cut aquamarine in a surround of cabochon rubies, the shoulders further set with cabochon rubies, and with a...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,990
H 0.37 in W 1.08 in L 1.57 in
Vintage Platinum and Palladium 2.35tcw Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage floral bouquet brooch is crafted in a refined blend of platinum and palladium, lending strength, brightness, and a graceful presence. Diamonds totaling approximately 2.3...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Persian Turquoise 1.5 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring. The jewel is set with eight gorgeous Persian Turquoise oval and round cabochons of great beauty. The ring is further set with ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural aquamarine in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 8.22 carats, flanked by si...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby
Rose Cut Diamond Mint Tourmaline Turquoise Pink Spinel Alexandrite Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover the beauty and precision of Belgian craftsmanship in this one-of-a-kind ring by jewellery designer Joke Quick, featuring rose-cut diamonds, mint green tourmalines, vibrant t...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Spinel, Alexandrite, Tourmalin...
Mughal Magnificent Traditional Bead & Cabochon Multi Color Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Bead & Cabochon Multi Color Vintage Necklace Jadau Traditional Kundan Synthetic stones in Yellow Gold tone, its not gold Base Metal : metal Metal P...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.5 in L 0.9 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Emblem of Timeless Sophistication Elevate any look with these Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hoop Earrings, exquisitely fashioned in 18K yellow gold. Renowned for their understa...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,500 / set
W 0.83 in L 0.98 in
BVLGARI Clip On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems-set earrings designed by Bvlgari. This is a great pair of clips-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These earrings were crafted in solid yello...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A splendid example of the house’s fascinating floral jewelry, these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond stud earrings, designed in a stunning clustered bloom, emanate light and beauty. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Pink Heart Stud Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth avenue, The focal point of these magnificent earrings feature 2 heart shape natural Fancy light Pink diamo...
Pink Diamond
Harry Winston Cluster 43 carats GIA Certified Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Cluster Earrings This pair of earrings has marquise brilliant-cut diamonds of 3.35 and 3.02 carats, and pear brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from 3.42 to 2.42 ...
Diamond, Platinum
12.50 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal & Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.50 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural O...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1936
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet features six Emerald-cut Columbian Emeralds and six Marquis cut Diamonds. The magnificent stones are set in a platinum bracelet with four rows of Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$475,000
Columbian Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and 2 - Triangular Shaped Diamond Ring. Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous historical figure to cherish emerald gemstones. She even c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring 30 Carats GIA Diamond Cocktail Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring features a magnificent oval faceted 30 carat blue Ceylon sapphire of intense and crystalline “blu Madonna” color. (In reference to the marve...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Crown Series Auction Bonhams Princess Anne Ghillies Ball Gown Outfit
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Claudia Harrison (as Princess Anne): A full length silk Ghillies Ball gown Season 5, Episode 1, 'Queen Victoria Syndrome' Custom made elbow-length pale mint gown with a white checke...
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL 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 ...
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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