Antique 15K White Gold & Platinum 1.7tgw Aquamarine and Old Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
From this, an articulated drop is suspended, studded with old cut diamonds in millegrain edged bezel settings, and pavé set diamonds in a kite shaped drop.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 4.03ct Natural Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center: 4.03 carat Natural Fancy Yellow Even VS1 Pear Shape Diamond GIA#1458849102 Side stones: 0.82ct G color VS clarity Kite Shape Spli...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 10.14 Carat D SI2 Oval Cut Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
The 10.14 carat oval cut center diamond is accented by 2 kite shaped diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.50 carats, and a respective color and clarity of D-F VS1-VS2 qual...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
The artfully sculpted, multidimensional mounting combines baguette, kites, and round diamonds for a brilliant Cluster effect in this stunning mid-century cocktail ring, totaling appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.97 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The setting was designed in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 oval very bright green Columbian Emerald, approx. total weight 1.97cts, 9.24 x 7.45 x 5.33mm, minor clarity enhancement only,...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.22 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Flanked by kite brilliant cut diamonds, set on a diamond encrusted split-shank on a half-way design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,460
W 0.25 in L 0.88 in
GIA 2.82 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings in 21 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Earring Details: (2) Paraiba Tourmaline weighing 2.82 Carats (2) Kite-shaped Diamonds weighing 0.66 Carats D - E Color Si1 Clarity Total Gem Weight 3.48 Carats Overall M...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise with Pave Diamonds Cluster Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Item # E3357 Materials and Weight Sleeping Beauty turquoise, 41cts, 8mm faceted pear shape, 26 pieces 14k white gold Pave diamond studs, rhodium sterling silver, kite shape Pave di...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Shreve, Crump & Low 6.08 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This classic 3 stone platinum setting incorporates 2 accenting kite shaped side diamonds having a total weight of 1.70 carats and respective color and clarity of F-G VS1-VS2.
Emerald, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 19.71 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This oval-shaped, modified mixed-cut sapphire is joined in its platinum setting by two kite-shaped white diamonds weighing 2.01 total carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$36,710Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.87 Carat Colombian Emerald Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
The combination of the pear-shaped emerald and kite-shaped diamonds creates a harmonious and refined look.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Snowflake-Cut 12.76 ct Swiss Blue Topaz in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gorgeous gemstone is held in a claw-prong setting and linked to a diamond-embellished kite-shaped bale. The glistening tassels connected to a circular frame, complete the splendi...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 12.76 ct Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The blue gemstone is claw set and linked to a diamond-embellished kite-shaped bale for a touch of uniqueness.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Raymond Yard Platinum Gold and Gem Set High Style Art Deco Clip Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Raymond Yard Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold Brooch in a very High Art Deco style of a Planter, measuring 2 1/8 inches in length X 1 3/4 inches, set with Round, Baguette, Ki...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 1.50 Carat E SI1 Oval Three Stone Platinum Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the center stone are kite-shaped side diamonds totaling 0.14 total carat weight, adding a modern architectural element to the design.
Platinum
$895 / set
H 1.98 in W 0.7 in D 0.69 in
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century William Spratling Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each with a silver beveled diamond (or kite shaped top) supporting a ball drop.
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Kite-Shaped Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond kite-shaped pendant, centrally with nine pearls forming a line, between two rose-cut diamond-set triangles each centered with a diamond-set acanthus mo...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$13,114
Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring’s plaque is kite shaped, featuring a central diamond surrounded by glittering and vivid rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
$3,400Sale Price|37% Off
Brilliant White Diamond Yellow Gold Patina Silver Open Kite Ring, Todd Reed 2021
By Todd Reed
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Kite Ring handcrafted by acclaimed maker Todd Reed in signature-finished 18k yellow gold and patina sterling silver with 0.21 total carats of round brilliant-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
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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