A Gold Butterfly Necklace with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold necklace with old cut diamonds (app. 10 carat), most likely originating from India for the English market, late 19th century. weight: 40.7 g length: 41 cm w...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Indian 18K Brushed Gold Floral Cocktail Ring with 1.20ct Old Mine-Cut
Located in Miami, FL
Accenting the petals are delicate ribbons of white gold set with approximately 1.20 carats of old mine-cut sliced diamonds, lending the piece both sparkle and historical character.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Maharaja heritage, crafted entirely by traditional handwork of the old world.
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A magnificent 20K gold necklace and bracelet, weighing 98 grams, set with over 100 carats of natural diamonds. A historic piece inspired by the era when the Indian Maharajas reigned,...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold
23.88 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire Drops and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The colour is very soothing and calming to the eye. The diamonds too are of good quality, resembling old Indian uncut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 2.01 in W 2.88 in D 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in L 2.01 in
18.50 Carat Rose Cut White and Brown Diamond Silver Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Impressive White Rose Cut and Brown Diamond total weight 18.50 carat Cuff Bracelet designed as a lace. Beautiful craftsmanship, the Diamonds of SI Clarity, set on Silver and 14 Karat...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Old Indian Rose Cut Diamond, Seed Pearl, Enamel & Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic dangling earrings created in India in the 1940's. Featuring yellow gold circles encrusted with seed pearls and rose cut diamonds on the front and white enamel on the back.
Gia Certified 24 Carat Old Cut Diamond.
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular old cut cushion diamond from the era of maharajas . This 24 carat diamond is vintage and charming and takes you back to the age of royalty. it weighs 24.38 cts and is...
Diamond
Unique 40.67 Carat Old Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A one of a kind ring set with 40.67 carat of old cut ruby and 1.36 carat of white brilliant round diamond. This unique design requires the highest level of skilled craftsmanship. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond, Gold and Platinum Earrings Old mine cut Diamonds: approx. 6.30 carats. In our opinion: I-J color, VS-Si Clarity. Length: 4.00 cm. Width: 1.60 cm.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald & 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A minutely hand carved old Mughal era vivid green emerald weighing 11 carat is set along with 16 carat of vivid red ruby in this gorgeous looking antique ring. A total of 1.60 carat ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Cut Chocolate Diamond Free-Form Wire Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Modern Antique Cut Diamond Freeform Wire Pierced Earrings' 1 carat diamonds set in vermeil and very light. Two inches long
Vermeil
Diamond Gold Starlight Necklace
By Pippa Small
Located in London, GB
Old Indian rose cut diamonds, and faceted diamond bead necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Old Emerald Cascade Earrings with Diamond in the Centre and Three Basra Pearls
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old indian emerald cascade earrings with diamond in the center and 3 basra pearls.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational Early 1900's Cartier Paris diamond dangle earrings. These stunning earrings are set with 2 pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 2.14cts. that dangle from custom cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier London 1930s Diamond Emerald Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's. Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swirl brooch set with approximately 3.50 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds, and approximately 6.53 carats of square emerald c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
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 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
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
Natural diamond pearls drop sterling silver convertible tiara head band necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This Vintage tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with natural pave diamonds and pearl drops in sterling silver. Diamond- pave diamonds Diamond color- White wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Matte Black Varanus Salvator Lizard. This extremely rare Hermes Birkin bag is elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. Accentu...
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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