Boivin Mid-Century diamond cocktail ring
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
René Boivin, after a design by Juliette Moutard. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from René Boivin Joaillier.
Diamond, Platinum
René Boivin 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bead & Diamond Bracelet, 1970s
By René Boivin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Faceted emeralds, totaling approximately 0.32 carat, and round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.95 carat in total and graded G-H in color with VS clarity, length of 7...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
René Boivin Ruby, Diamond and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Clip
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
After he founded his maison in the 1890s, the house became even more influential under his wife Jeanne Boivin, who ran the atelier after his death and collaborated with visionary des...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
1935 Rene Boivin Diamond Platinum Earrings
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
System clip and raquette. Drawing Juliette Moutard
Diamond, Platinum
1935 Rene Boivin Three Color Gold Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Suzanne Belperron and Juliette Moutard, both incredibly talented artists,strengthened the distinctive style of the Maison René Boivin - jewelery created by women for women.
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.87 in L 2.56 in
1940s Rene Boivin Multi Gem Diamond Gold Bangle Certificate Françoise Cailles
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Suzanne Belperron and Juliette Moutard, both incredibly talented artists, strengthened the distinctive style of the Maison René Boivin - jewelery created by women for women.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
René Boivin Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Gold Starfish Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
"Although they remained the prerogative of Madame Boivin, Juliette Moutard excelled at designing these marine jewels.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
René Boivin 18K White Gold Diamond Bombe Ring with Certificate of Authenticity
By René Boivin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A certified and historically significant creation by the esteemed French atelier René Boivin, this bold bombe ring is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and pavé-set with a sumptu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
René Boivin Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Stepped Design Ring
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond ring of stepped design featuring three rows old European cut diamonds, in platinum. Designed by Juliette Moutard for René Boivin, France. Accompanied by a letter...
Diamond, Platinum
Verger & Cie Vintage Bombé Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Georges designed the majority of pieces, however he was also known to have collaborated with some of the most exceptional names of the early 20th century, developing partnerships wit...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Moderne Citrine Brooch by Suzanne Belperron for René Boivin, Paris, 1933
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
After Jeanne’s death in 1959, Germaine Boivin and Juliette Moutard ran the company until it was sold in the 1970s.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$22,250
W 0.44 in D 0.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
$3,650
W 0.75 in D 0.4 in L 7 in
20 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with eight graduated Scarab Beetles set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Hieroglyphics on the reverse of the Scarabs. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.06 in L 7 in
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival bracelet. This is a beautiful elegant bracelet created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back the 1880. The fabulous bangle bra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Gold and Turquoise Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Georgian gold and turquoise bracelet, the gold mesh bracelet with a clasp in the form of a heart, encrusted with cabochon turquoises surrounded by gold foliate decorations, circa 1...
Turquoise, Gold
$103,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.6 in W 1.57 in D 0.39 in
OSTERTAG Paris 1930 Deco Pendant Brooch Platinum 20.24 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
By Ostertag
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco convertible pendant brooch designed by Arnold Ostertag. This is an exceptional convertible pendant-brooch, created in Paris France during the art deco period at the ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
Garnet, 18k Gold
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.6 in W 1.22 in Dm 6.65 in
Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Bracelet In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star bracelet. Very rare bracelet of a celestial star highly decorated, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 187...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Important Arts and Crafts Black Opal Galleon Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important Arts and Crafts Galleon Necklace by an extraordinary, anonymous period jeweler circa 1910, likely made in the Boston area of sterling silver and gold. Incredible detailing ...
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Iridescent Glass Bead Necklace with Sterling Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage beaded necklace features a stunning strand of iridescent glass beads, radiating hues of violet, green, and gold with every movement. Graduated in size, the round beads a...
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire and 14k Gold Mesh Deco Flapper Purse from the 1920's. The 14k gold chain mail mesh is finely woven and set onto a frame set with bars of calibre cut sapph...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Flower Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Delicate and poetic, this antique necklace (circa 1910) is a celebration of floral elegance and Edwardian sentimentality. Crafted in solid 14k gold, the piece features an enchanting ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
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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