Circa 1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct, total weight (Approximate) Cut: Old Mine Brillia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold 5.60ctw Chunky Old Mine Cut Diamonds Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (47) Natural Genuine Diamond - Chunky Old Mine & Old European Cut - Prong Set -Very Chunky - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 5.60ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Rose Gold and Platinum Horseshoe Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
Symbolic and sophisticated, this old mine cut diamond horseshoe pin carries a sense of good fortune and heirloom-quality charm.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Base Metal
Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin in Platinum/18 Karat Gold/ 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin weighs 2.40 DWT (approx. 3.73 grams). It contains 2 old mine cut diamonds weighing 0.75 CTTW, 3 rose cut I-J color and SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.07 CTTW.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pin with 3 natural gem stones ruby sapphire and old mine cut diamond pin was made during the late imperial russian era 1917/1920s in 14k gold hall marked 583 gold standard an...
Estate Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Pendant - VHK#255A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Pendant - VHK#255A Item Details: Year; Edwardian Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.3 grams *Natural seed pear...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum, Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Pin
Located in Princeton, NJ
An exceedingly rare and highly coveted platinum, natural unheated Sri Lankan sapphire, and old-mine cut diamond pin in the shape of a balloon with a bow.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 10.46 grams Pearls: 2.5 - 3.7mm Length: 80mm Width: 8.5mm Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW H-I SI old mine cut natural d...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
The pin is set with dazzling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.50ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 20k Gold 6.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Butterfly Folding Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - H-J Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 6.30ctw (approx.) (2) Red Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 1.4...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch with Old Mine Diamond, circa 1920 Overview A finely crafted Egyptian Revival pin brooch from the 1920s, depicting a detailed Pharaoh’s head set w...
Diamond
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, silver and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one round pearl, twelve old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, with a 18 karat yellow gold pin and back.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,798Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Early Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond w/ Turquoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond- Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - 0.40ct (approx.)
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Pearl Flower Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This lovely stick pin is set to the centre with a sparkling old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The top is studded with 54 old mine cut diamonds. These diamonds range from VS2 to SI2 clarity and HI color.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 10.00ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum Statement Brooch pin
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite piece of Art Deco craftsmanship, this platinum brooch features a bold geometric design set with approximately 10.00 carats of natural diamonds. With A combination of old...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add to your favorite jacket, dress or scarf for an instant touch of elegance. The stunning pin features a single Old Mine Cut diamond (H-SI1) bezel set at the center of the piece.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond and Filigree Stick Pin in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning piece features a triangular platinum filigree design, meticulously adorned with Old Mine cut diamonds that sparkle with a unique charm and brilliance, evoking the glamo...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.46ctw Old Mine Diamond Open Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Edwardian Milgrain Etched Work Open Circle Of Life Wreath Pin Brooch --Stone(s):-- (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.46ctw ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin Antique Edwardian Box
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco - Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond and Royal Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Yellow Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Old Mine Diamond Mourning Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.50ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1900 Edwardian 14K Rose Gold .20ct Old Mine Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct Cut: Old Mine Color: I Clarity: VS Pin Measurements:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond En Tremblant Flower Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond En Tremblant Flower Pin. This gorgeous flower pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold with a white gold clasp.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver and 14K Gold Old Mine Diamond Pin and Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
The pin and pendant features chunky old mine cut diamonds set throughout the pendant in a gorgeous floral design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Old Mine & Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage brooch sparkles with old mine and old European cut diamonds, carrying the unmistakable charm of antique craftsmanship. The diamonds are set in rich 18 karat white gold, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Platinum 5 Carat Old Mine Natural Diamond Tie & Hair Pin Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and exceptionally rare retro platinum tie or hair pin, meticulously set with approximately 5 carats of 73 natural old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
It has old mine cut diamonds all over the pin and is in great condition.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pin is a prime example of Old Mine Cut diamonds being used beautifully and is an excellent illustration of 19th century diamond jewellery.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond Flower Dangle Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Cushion Old Mine Cut - Eight-Prong Set - J Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.90ct (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Six-Prong...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 6ctw Old Mine Diamond Snow Flake Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - VS2-I2 Clarity - G-K Color - 5-6ctw (approx.)
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum-Top & 14K White Gold Stick Pin with Old Mine Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
At its center rests a glowing 0.06ct old mine cut diamond, full of the warm fire and character only early diamonds possess.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Shriner's Masonic Diamond Pin Brooch .15ct Old Mine 14K Antique 1870's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Shriner's Masonic Diamond Pin Brooch .15ct Old Mine 14K Antique Original 1870's Features Five Genuine Natural Mined Old Mine Cut Diamonds 100% Natural Mined Diamonds 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
The brooch contains 56 natural antique Old Mine Cut diamonds. The diamonds range in size from 5.5 x 4.5 mm (the largest stone within the crescent moon) to 2 mm.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Pin. This gorgeous Victorian pin has old mine cut diamonds and sapphire on the pin.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Brooch Old Mine Cut Baguette Diamond Double Clip
Located in Berkeley, CA
This exquisite Art Deco Diamond Brooch is full of beautiful baguette diamonds and pristine old mine cut diamonds which create depth and sparkle.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic Victorian ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and silver and featuring an approximately 1.75-carat hand-faceted old mine cut diamond (O-P color, VS2 clarity).
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Onyx & 7.00ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report# : 52229844958 Weight: 1.74 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold 0.20ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Sunburst Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
At the center sits an approx. 0.20ct old mine–cut diamond, adding a bright focal sparkle to the radiating design.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Onyx Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum pin from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80ct. and smaller old mine cut diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl 4.60 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An unique Victorian Diamond Pendant brooch, specially made at the time to be an understated large pendant or a magnificent brooch An original statement piece dating 1850/1880 ca Han...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
14k White Gold 1.04ctw Old Mine Cut Champagne Diamond Open Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Single Cut - Prong Set -0.87ctw (approx.)
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional flower represents possibly a Call...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.75ct Old Mine Diamond and French Cut Sapphire
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams Diamond Details: 1.75ct, Old Mine Brilliant, K Color, VS Clarity, Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2 inches...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Silver-Topped 18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, 1.11 ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
The brooch is set with natural old mine cut diamond melee ranging from approximately 0.008 to 0.12 carats each, with an estimated total diamond weight of approximately 1.11 carats.
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Flower Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with a 10 karat yellow gold pin.
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This style was commonly used in the Victorian era before white gold and platinum became standard. The lower diamonds are old mine cut stones. One weighs approximately 1.20 carats, wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond Red Stone Galloping Horse Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.40ctw (approx.) (1) Red Stone - Round Cabochon Cut - Pave Set - Red Color - ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Gold & Silver 3.18ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Pendant & Hair Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and rosy toned gold gold pendant and hair pin, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, twenty-seven smaller old mine cut diamonds, and eighteen rose c...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
14k Rose Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Sunburst Pin/Pendant from the 1880s
Located in Lexington, KY
Gram weight: 6.1 grams 14k rose gold Pin or pendant(retractable bale) 1880 .30 carat G/H color, VS clarity, old mine cut diamond
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 4.5ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
From the bottom of this ring, 3 droppers are suspended, each set with a smaller rose or old mine cut diamond and a larger old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K White Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Diamonds: .45 ctw Diamond Cut: Old Mine Diamond Color: G-H-I Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 Length: 2.16" Width: .90" Weight: 6.37 g...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Total Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum, E-F / VVS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in polished platinum, this exquisite piece features a delicate, elongated design adorned with dazzling old mine-cut diamonds, each meticulously set to enhance their radiant s...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
The bezel set picture is further surrounded by a glamorous frame that consists of old rose cut diamonds along with 4 cushion old mine cut diamonds that nicely stand out with their la...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
This antique piece showcases a silver frame set with two rows of bright white round faceted old mine cut diamonds. All stones here have been individually claw set in single line form...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfully sitting on a branch and ha...
Pearl, Silver
JOHN W. CHARLTON Edwardian Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional Edwardian bow brooch, impeccably hand-fabricated in platinum and fully set with a sophisticated arrangement of old European-cut, old mine-cut, and rose-cut diamonds —...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Carved Lapis Old Mine Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Scantily Clad Gathering Carving - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Blue Color - 31.3x21.5mm (approx.) (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Eur...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.