John Rubel Retro Gemset 'Rouleau' Cuff Bracelet Circa 1945
Located in London, GB
Maker: John Rubel Summary: Retro Gemset 'Rouleau' Cuff Bracelet Description: A retro gemset
Citrine, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
John Rubel Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Clip Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
turquoise by John Rubel. The brooch is an openwork bloom comprised of large gold loops studded with
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Brooch Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond. The Pendant is convertible in Brooch. French marks. Maker's mark corresponds to John Rubel
Diamond, Platinum
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
(later John) and Robert Rubel were highly skilled jewellery designers whose claims to fame included two
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
JOHN RUBEL CO. Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
personalize the flower clip's appearance, signed John Rubel Co., mounted in 18kt yellow gold, ca. 1945. John
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
John Rubel Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet Watch with Concealed Dial
Located in New York, NY
The watch dial signed John Rubel concealed beneath a bombé cover set with circular rubies
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Gold Compact By John Rubel Set with rubies, diamonds & turquoise 14K Yellow Gold 102.8
Diamond, 14k Gold
John Rubel Retro Diamond and Tourmaline Earrings
Located in New York, NY
brooches, the firm of John Rubel had a long history of collaborating with Van Cleef & Arpels, both in Paris
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
John Rubel Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Covered Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
ruby and diamond embellishment, in 18K. John Rubel Co.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.13 in W 1.13 in D 2.25 in
John Rubel & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Ruby Perfume Bottle Flacon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Rubel Co. Vintage 14-karat yellow gold turquoise and ruby perfume bottle flacon This
Gold
John Rubel & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Perfume Bottle Flacon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Rubel Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Perfume Bottle Flacon This beautiful
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier by John Rubel Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Surprise Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro Rose Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Surprise Watch- Bracelet, John Rubel for Cartier
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Moonstone Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
attributed to John Rubel Paris. The brooch has 60 oval cabochon moonstones with an approximate total weight
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 1940s Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Van Cleef and Arpels Patriotic colors Flower Ring, in the design manner of John Rubel
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large 1940s Retro Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
and in the design style of John Rubel for VCA. Measuring 1 inch wide with an inside measurement of 6 1
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond and Gemstone Dancer Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
1/2"l This piece is marked 14k and is unsigned. * John Rubel, famous for his dancer brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
1940s Retro Set of Three Yellow Gold and Gem Set Patriotic Bracelets
Located in Chicago, IL
design of John Rubel, these 3 Bracelets have alternating Barrel links with end caps and ribbed Ball links
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum ‘Un Cercle’ Clip Brooch Circa 1931
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
John Rubel & Co. at 777 5th Avenue and began to create and sell their jewellery under their own name
White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating VCA paperwork. A very rare 20-motif Alhambra necklace in White Cor...
Coral, Yellow Gold
$100,060
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68337
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68337 One of one! From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. An "if you know you know" moment -...
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and featuring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
LOUIS VUITTON Galet taupe Mahina leather BABYLONE PM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Babylone PM hobo monogram in galet taupe Mahina leather. The design features a espresso brown rolled and braided leather handle and is lined in dark brow...
HERMES Rose Pourpre pink Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium RARE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Rose Poupre pink Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...
Christian Dior set circa 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (made in France) Purple set composed of a lingerie-style mesh top and a taffeta skirt with a train. Size 38FR indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. A Collection circa 1999 under the...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Rose Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Rose Gold Hardware Bag Don't miss it- Black with Rose Gold is soooo pretty! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace. This necklaces has ten motifs, turquoise plaques, all set in 18k white gold along with the chain (French marks), signed ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,500
Size: fits like a USA 2
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Black + Red Gown Maxi Dress
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage FW98 Runway Style 3 layers of Black and Red Extremely unique, you are not going to find this elsewhere Looks insane on a real person, my mannequin doesn...
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
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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