Antique Victorian Cobalt Enamel Old Mine Cut Diamond Tourmaline Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
clarity. The intricate enamel border and old-world diamond sparkle give the piece a distinctive period
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond – Q-R Color VS1 Clarity Collectors Peice!
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
captivating fire make it a rare and highly desirable stone for collectors and admirers of old-world diamonds
Diamond
Vintage Cushion Cut Sapphire and Old Mine Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rounded corners, enhanced by a sparkling border of old mine and single-cut diamonds. Each Old World
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique European Old Cut Diamond Ring 2.86 ct Platinum Art Deco 1920s MXHM
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
century and embodies the distinctive character of old-world diamond cutting, with a softer brilliance
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Antique 3 Stone 4 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
-colorless central old European diamond. The larger, chunky facets of these old world diamonds, also referred
Diamond, Platinum
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 5.73 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
and example of old world diamond cutting and shaping! This beautifully cut gem is exceptional in its
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,582Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Gothic Drop Earrings Striking Blend of Old-World
Located in New York, NY
: Antique single-cut diamonds and the old-world gold craftsmanship infuse each earring with a distinctive
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 12.27 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
. “The Magic is in the Cut “ Truly a masterpiece and example of old world diamond cutting and shaping
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Maharaja heritage, crafted entirely by traditional handwork of the old world.
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
by traditional old-world handwork. Every detail is handmade by master artisans, transforming the
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.77 Carat Old European Cut Certified Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
created to incorporate a part of the new and the old world. The central diamond is a beautifully cut Old
Diamond, Palladium
2.20 Carat Total Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum, E-F / VVS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
that add an air of sophistication and Old World charm. The central diamond draws the eye with its
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.25ct Diamond Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, centered around two distinctive old cut diamonds that radiate warmth and character. The pendant features a
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Baguette
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Twisted Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Circle Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Baguette
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Center diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Circle Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: White
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Diamonds: 0.38
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: White
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
, iridescent hues. The intricate filigree detailing across the face of the ring adds a touch of old-world
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Cameo and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
piece an elegant old-world character. A small diamond accent adds a touch of sparkle, complementing the
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Rose Gold Leaf Motif Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Baguette
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Luxury Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Flower Diamond Bezels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: White
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Flower Diamond Bezels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: White
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,046 / item
Moi Indra Vintage Gold and Diamond Ruby Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Bringing back the old world charm of rose-cut diamonds that were first found in India and made popular in
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Diamond Naturalistic Leaf Berries Brooch White Gold Portuguese 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
that appreciates organic form elevated by old-world precision. DETAILS • Diamonds: 99 single-cut; est
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Fancy Light Green VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
, elegant appearance with a touch of old world charm. Our 0.80 carat diamond is a beautiful, versatile
Diamond
Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Heart Motif Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Fancy Yellow & Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
, adorned with a branch set with nine rose-cut diamonds of old-world charm. The diamonds are arranged in a
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-a-kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstone
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstone
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Diamond Heart and Bezels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: White
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Giselle Lapis Diamond Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold Leverbacks with 0.58ct Lapis
Located in Greeneville, TN
round diamonds. Combining old-world charm with modern luxury, the Giselle Earrings move gracefully and
Diamond, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Garnet and Diamond Edwardian Style Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
-inspired arrangement. Delicate filigree detailing adds a touch of old-world charm, while sparkling diamonds
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Set Diamond & Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. This diamond
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Double Sided
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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