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Mecan Diamond

Vintage 18k Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings, 1.16ctw Signed MECAN
Vintage 18k Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings, 1.16ctw Signed MECAN

Vintage 18k Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings, 1.16ctw Signed MECAN

By Mecan

Located in Miami, FL

The backs are fully stamped 750 and MECAN, indicating high-quality European workshop craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1960s French Stud Earrings

Materials

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Contemporary 18k White Gold, Black and White Diamond 4 Button Stud Set by Mecan
Contemporary 18k White Gold, Black and White Diamond 4 Button Stud Set by Mecan

Contemporary 18k White Gold, Black and White Diamond 4 Button Stud Set by Mecan

By Mecan

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Total approximate weight of all black diamonds is 2.00ct. The cuff link toggles test as platinum and are stamped Mecan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cufflinks

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Vintage 18k Garland Necklace with 3.85ct Pear Sapphires & 0.74ct Diamonds
Vintage 18k Garland Necklace with 3.85ct Pear Sapphires & 0.74ct Diamonds

Vintage 18k Garland Necklace with 3.85ct Pear Sapphires & 0.74ct Diamonds

By Mecan

Located in Miami, FL

A refined vintage garland-style necklace crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring a sweeping arrangement of deep blue pear-shaped sapphires totaling approximately 3.85 carats. Eac...

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Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 4.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings Circa 1935
Antique 4.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings Circa 1935

Antique 4.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings Circa 1935

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These impressive examples of 1930s jewelry are hallmarked to the posts with the French platinum import mark (masked man) and gold mark (owl) and have been independently tested using ...

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Vintage 1930s Drop Earrings

Materials

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1.41 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
1.41 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings

1.41 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The secure push fit fastenings are each hallmarked with the platinum fineness mark (PT950),'ALPA' and the fastening manufacturers mark 'MECAN'. This impressive pair of diamond stud ...

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Mecan Elde Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Mecan Elde Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold

Mecan Elde Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold

By Mecan Elde

Located in London, England

An extremely charming Mecan Elde ruby and diamond fish brooch set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1990.

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20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

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18 Carat Gold Diamond Cobra Head Drop Earrings
18 Carat Gold Diamond Cobra Head Drop Earrings

18 Carat Gold Diamond Cobra Head Drop Earrings

By Mecan

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

18ct gold diamond cobra head drop earring. 3 cm total drop by french designer Mecan

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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Modern 2.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Modern 2.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Half Hoop Earrings

Modern 2.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Half Hoop Earrings

By Mecan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stamped for 18 karat gold. Backs are signed Mecan. Circa: 2000s. Width: 1/8 inch. Earring measures: 5/8 x 3/4 inch.

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Antique 1.61 Carat Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
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Antique 1.61 Carat Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings

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Antique 1.61 Carat Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The fastenings are hallmarked with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the manufacturers mark (MECAN). These impressive round diamond stud earrings have been indepen...

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Vintage 1910s Stud Earrings

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LALAOUNIS Sodalite Gold Cuff Bracelet
LALAOUNIS Sodalite Gold Cuff Bracelet

LALAOUNIS Sodalite Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold / Silver Marked/tested: Lalaounis Hallmark, Greece, 750, Mecan, A20 Gemstones/diamonds: Sodalite - 10Mm In Diameter Clarity: N/a Color: N/a Measurements: Cuff ...

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Greek Cuff Bracelets

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Mecan Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mecan diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a mecan diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A mecan diamond from Cartier and Mecan Elde — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and princess cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mecan diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Mecan Diamond?

The price for a mecan diamond starts at $2,500 and tops out at $37,141 with these earrings, on average, selling for $10,480.

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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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