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Laser Drilled Diamond

Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: Platinum Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: J Clarity: I1 (Laser

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.00ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
3.00ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring

3.00ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

laser drilled diamond that weighs approximately 3.00ct. The color of the diamond is I-J with SI2 clarity

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Floating Diamond Neclace "Champagne Firefly #22" by Willow Diamonds
Floating Diamond Neclace "Champagne Firefly #22" by Willow Diamonds

Floating Diamond Neclace "Champagne Firefly #22" by Willow Diamonds

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

chain with platinum-set, laser-drilled diamonds for a striking contrast. Twelve champagne diamonds are

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Pear Solitaire Pendant
Platinum Diamond Pear Solitaire Pendant

Platinum Diamond Pear Solitaire Pendant

Located in Princeton, NJ

, not inscribed. There is a laser drill hole. The diamond is set in a 3 prong mounting hanging from a 18

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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 950 Round 2.80ctw Cathedral
Platinum Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 950 Round 2.80ctw Cathedral

Platinum Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 950 Round 2.80ctw Cathedral

Located in Greensboro, NC

Diamond Carat(s): 2.20ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: I2 Stone Note: Laser Drilled Natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.93 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.93 Carat 18 Karat White Gold

Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.93 Carat 18 Karat White Gold

Located in San Diego, CA

Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring with Laser drill Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 6.0 - sizable

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut white diamonds weighing 0.46 carats in total, H color, VS2 clarity. Alex Jona

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut white diamonds weighing 0.30 carats in total, H color, VS2 clarity. Length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut white diamonds weighing 0.30 carats in total, H color, VS2 clarity. Length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut black diamonds weighing 0.50 carats in total. Length mm42/in1.6 . Alex Jona

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut black diamonds weighing 0.30 carats in total. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

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18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Earring
18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Earring

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Earring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

laser drilled diamond (.53cts) dangle. What makes this piece so unique is that the diamond has no

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2010s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Long Earring
18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Long Earring

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Long Earring

Unavailable

W 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 3 in

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Long Earring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

feature a laser drilled diamond (3.27 cts) dangle. What makes this piece so unique is that the diamond

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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Earring
18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Earring

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Earring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

feature a laser drilled diamond (2.44 cts) dangle. What makes this piece so unique is that the diamond

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2010s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Made Adjustable Diamond & Aquamarine 18k Earrings with Diamonds
Custom Made Adjustable Diamond & Aquamarine 18k Earrings with Diamonds

Custom Made Adjustable Diamond & Aquamarine 18k Earrings with Diamonds

Located in Naples, FL

to wear the earrings as a plane drop diamond. The bottom natural princess cut diamonds are laser

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Olive Green Diamond Briollette Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Natural Olive Green Diamond Briollette Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Gold

Natural Olive Green Diamond Briollette Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Gold

By Great Diam

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Cut Diamond. The Necklace Features Natural Olive Green Diamond Briolettes Laser Drilled On Both Ends

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Lot: 7754 GIA Certified Round 6.62cts Ii3 Diamond Set in 18k Halo Ring
Lot: 7754 GIA Certified Round 6.62cts Ii3 Diamond Set in 18k Halo Ring

Lot: 7754 GIA Certified Round 6.62cts Ii3 Diamond Set in 18k Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

Gia Certified Round 6.62 cts Centerstone Diamond (has Laser drill) set in Halo Ring (1.15 cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Platinum Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Platinum Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 1 pear cut = 2.95ct Color: F Clarity: SI2 (laser

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

7.20 Carat Marquise Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
7.20 Carat Marquise Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

7.20 Carat Marquise Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Diamonds; Diamond Color, I (Diamond has been laser drilled); Diamond Clarity, SI2; Ring Size, 6.25 (can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.61cttw
Rachel Koen Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.61cttw

Rachel Koen Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.61cttw

Located in New York, NY

greater size while accentuating the length of the finger. Carat weight 1.61. Laser drilled diamond. Color

Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Milgrain GIA
1.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Milgrain GIA

1.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Milgrain GIA

Located in Greensboro, NC

stunning piece features a GIA-certified, laser-drilled diamond solitaire with an impressive 1.14 carat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.21ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
2.21ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

2.21ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

By MJ Gabel

Located in Webster, NY

- Clarity Enhanced with laser drill Accent Diamond Carat Weight: .48CTW Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.04ctw Round Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 5
1.04ctw Round Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 5

1.04ctw Round Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 5

Located in McLeansville, NC

- I1 Please note there is a laser drill hole. - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.42ctw Cut - Round

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.89 Carat Milgrain GIA
White Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.89 Carat Milgrain GIA

White Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.89 Carat Milgrain GIA

Located in Greensboro, NC

stunning piece features a GIA-certified, laser-drilled diamond solitaire with an impressive 1.14 carat

Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut white diamonds weighing 0.46 carats in total, H color, VS2 clarity. Alex Jona

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

laser drilled round cut white diamonds weighing 0.46 carats in total, H color, VS2 clarity. Alex Jona

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Dancing Diamond White Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
Dancing Diamond White Gold Bar Pendant Necklace

Dancing Diamond White Gold Bar Pendant Necklace

Located in Columbia, MO

type of traditional setting. The diamonds are laser drilled & dangle freely from a white gold, vertical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Rose Cut White Diamond Necklace
18 Karat White Gold and Rose Cut White Diamond Necklace

18 Karat White Gold and Rose Cut White Diamond Necklace

By Llyn strong

Located in Greenville, SC

An 18k white gold 17 inch strand of laser-drilled white rose cut diamonds, 7.02 total carat weight

Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.09 Carat Diamond Platinum Floating Heart Pendant
1.09 Carat Diamond Platinum Floating Heart Pendant

1.09 Carat Diamond Platinum Floating Heart Pendant

Located in Columbia, MO

diamond is laser drilled in two small spots to allow the platinum jump rings to support the diamond

Category

2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

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By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect gift! Comes with keys, lock, clochette, a s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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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...

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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

35.87 Grams Large Oval Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold
35.87 Grams Large Oval Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold

35.87 Grams Large Oval Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

A classic bracelet, showcasing large oval links made of solid 18K yellow gold weighing 35.87 grams and approximately 8.5 inches in length. Perfect accessory to complete any outfit. 

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.27 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Pendant Necklace
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.27 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Pendant Necklace

Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.27 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Pendant Necklace

By Issac Nussbaum

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite round cut diamond pendant necklace. This dazzling diamond weighing 2.27 carat is graded by the GIA E in color I1 clarity. This diamond Is special and unique for being perfe...

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.10 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum in Stock
Natural 2.10 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum in Stock

Natural 2.10 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum in Stock

By Raymond Lee Jewelers

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Platinum Natural 2.10-Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite platinum engagement ring features 2.10 carats of diamonds total. There are marquise-cut diamonds and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.01ct Natural Round Cut Diamond in 14K White Gold Si3 Clarity Pave Diamond Ring
4.01ct Natural Round Cut Diamond in 14K White Gold Si3 Clarity Pave Diamond Ring

4.01ct Natural Round Cut Diamond in 14K White Gold Si3 Clarity Pave Diamond Ring

Located in Aventura, FL

This lovely engagement ring features a sparkling 4.01-carat round diamond with additional diamonds, with more diamonds lining the 14K white gold band. The ring has a total of 8 side ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

GIA 5.07 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding White Gold Ring
GIA 5.07 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding White Gold Ring

GIA 5.07 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding White Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE 18K White Gold (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles GIA certified 4.01ct Old European center diamond in M color I1 clarity; with measurements of 1...

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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring

Located in Lisbon, PT

Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...

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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A chic three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 1.88 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by two pear shape di...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry 130.26 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace
Spectra Fine Jewelry 130.26 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace

Spectra Fine Jewelry 130.26 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Presenting a sophisticated statement piece: the Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace crafted from exquisite natural sapphires and diamonds, set in lustrous 18k white gold. Featuri...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring, 3.28 Carats, 1920s
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring, 3.28 Carats, 1920s

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring, 3.28 Carats, 1920s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Diamond Sapphire ring is gorgeous and as you can see from the photo's even through the scallops it has sapphires. This is the real deal! This ring is set with one (1) center old...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

The Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet is an epitome of luxurious elegance and timeless design. This exquisite piece is part of the renowned Pure Alhambra ...

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Early 2000s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring – Merkaba
4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring – Merkaba

4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring – Merkaba

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An ultra exclusive three stone masterpiece, this 4.15 carat grey blue Ceylon Spinel diamond ring is crafted in platinum and designed for collectors who value rarity, precision, and r...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum

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Laser Drilled Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the laser drilled diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect laser drilled diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 3.5 carat and 4 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing laser drilled diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alex Jona, Antinori Fine Jewels and Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a laser drilled diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Laser Drilled Diamond?

Prices for a laser drilled diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $985 and can go as high as $210,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $14,255.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.