$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Yanes Exceptional Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring Gia Certified 10.16 Ctw Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds cluster cocktail ring designed by J. Yanes. Fabulous contemporary cluster ring, crafted
Diamond, Platinum
Yanes Sapphire Diamond 18 Carats White Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Vintage, original earrings created by Yanes (signed J. Yanes), one of the oldest, well known
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
Vintage Yanes Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Authentic vintage Yanes button earrings crafted in textured 18 karat yellow gold. Signed J. Yanes
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yanes 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
30.5 inches in length and can be placed over the head or fasten by the fold-over clasp. Signed J
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yanes Diamond Set Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
formed as a bowed lace ribbon. Signed J Yanes, numbered 162.
Diamond, Platinum
$13,000Sale Price|23% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s. The ruby in the centre is a beautiful gemstone with a vivid red colour and extra ordinary crystal. It is surrounded by round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings A pair of Bulgari diamond earrings set with 92 marquise cut and 60 round cut diamonds. The round diamond at the center of the earrings weighs2.93...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings Pair of iconic 22k yellow gold earrings by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, depicting acorn and bull. The earrings are 1 5/...
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Mano or Hand motif jewelry has a rich history. The origin dates back to ancient Rome where Fede rings incorporating the design of two clasped hands were worn to symbolize faith, fide...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria color emerald cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this handcrafted platinum engagement ring. The aquamarine weighing 1.16 carats is embellished with 6 bright ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960. Total length: approx. 5.20 centimeters / 2.05 inches. Total width: approx. 3.30 centimeters / 1.30 inches. Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold, bulky, three-stone band ring with sharp edges set with a large cushion-cut diamond (app. 2.6 carats, J, VS2) and two brilliant-cut diamonds (each app. 0.50 carat, F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Gemstone and Enamel Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous and unique flower cluster earrings contain heart shaped coral petals with a cabochon emerald center surrounded by 68 top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, E...
Antique 1920s Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Feel like a Queen! This one-of-a-kind stunning Sapphire and Diamond bracelet was inspired by an Unbridled Imagination of the Jewels of the Nile and crafted in Luxurious Platinum. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$112,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum 40.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Of particular interest and rarity this David Webb mid-century floral brooch enhanced old-cut diamonds mounted moustly in Platinum with just a few yellow gold petal accents. Total car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning choker composed of 12 strands of seed pearls (circa 2,5 mm to 3 mm) well matched, of cream body color with faint rose overtones. They are of good quality and luster. The st...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and sapphire ring has a classic Art Deco style target design ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and sapphire ring has a classic Art Deco style target design and features a gorgeous 1.41ct old Transitional cut diamond! It’s a big and bold look with an aura of Art De...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Design 18k Gold Choker with 70.00 Ct Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite choker/bracelet in Art Decô design, crafted with particular attention for details. Elevate your look with this fabulous piece of art jewelry, and adds a touch of class ,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Domed Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold domed shaped earrings, with 3mm to 5mm pearls and total of approx. 0.80ctw H/Si1 diamonds. Earrings measure 26mm x 19mm. Marked 18k and 750 on the back. No po...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 5.86 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated emerald cut emerald weighing 4.02 carats total Natural Colombian in origin with minor clarity enhancement (F1) Transparent light green in color - bezel set wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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