1940s Raymond Yard Gem Set Platinum Panel Charm Bracelet
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Raymond Yard Platinum Panel Bracelet set with Diamonds and colored stone Charms, most
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Diamond "Keys to My Place" Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
weighing 0.19 total carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard.
Diamond, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Diamond and Enamel "Peeping Tom" Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Raymond C. Yard.
Diamond, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Sapphire and Diamond "Man at the Bar" Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
0.17 total carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard. 21mm in length and 15mm in width at widest point.
Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Gem-Set "Couple on a Park Bench" Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz) Diamonds weighing 0.17 total carats Designed by Raymond C. Yard for
Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Piano Man Gem-Set Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
weighing 0.07 total carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard. 15.5mm length (not including bale) and 14mm width.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Accordion Player Sapphire & Diamond Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
and nine smaller round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 total carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yel...
Raymond C. Yard Dream Home Gem-Set Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Designed by Raymond C. Yard. 0.90" length (including the jump ring at top) and 0.85" width at its widest
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow S...
Raymond C. Yard Prisoner of Love Gem-Set Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
weighing 0.33 total carats and single heart-shaped ruby weighing 0.29 carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Man in the Dog House Gem-Set Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
total carats, and solitary round-cut black diamond weighing 0.004 carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Diamond Trumpet Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
thirteen round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.11 total carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard. 27mm long
Diamond, Platinum
Raymond C. Yard Gem-Set Hotel Suite Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
one baguette-cut diamond weighing 0.08 carats. Designed by Raymond C. Yard. 21mm length (not including
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Vintage Collection Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
HARRY WINSTON Snowflake Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Platinum. The recognizable Harry Winston Snowflake geometric clusters, with icy needles of marquise and round brilliant d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Turquoise and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Inviting you to experience a world of unparalleled splendor and indulge in opulence, this breathtaking suite designed by Harry Winston showcases a mesmerizing blend of turquoise and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Sapphire Diamond Necklace, circa 1987
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent creation by Harry Winston, this vintage necklace showcases the house’s signature elegance and exceptional gemstone selection. At its center is a striking 5.30-carat ova...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 6.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier 6.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold Description: Exquisite Cartier diamond drop earrings crafted in 18K white gold and set with approximately 6.50 carats of n...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 85.10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 85.10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace An extraordinary Riviera tennis necklace showcasing 85.10 carats of natural oval brilliant cut diamonds, meticu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 40.00 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Art Deco pendant necklace exemplifies Tiffany & Co.'s mastery during the height of the Jazz Age. The centerpiece is a magnificent Brazilian aquamarine of approxi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French GIA Certified No Oil Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding 1940s brooch of French origin, masterfully crafted in platinum with French assay marks. The brooch features two vivid Colombian emeralds of fine color and clarity, wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pendant brooch by Child & Child. A pendant/brooch in three detachable sections, the uppermost composed of an elongated octagon with inward bowed sides set with one central diamond in...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8 inch wide. This detailed piece is completely finished in a light Tan - Yellow Guill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco 43.81ct Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in London, England
A breathtaking vintage Art Deco diamond bracelet set in platinum. The bracelet first features a 5.06 carat emerald-cut diamond in the centre. The articulated links around it are com...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels, Comprising a necklace-bracelet combination, composed of textured oval-shaped links, accented by round diamonds,...
Diamond, Gold
1940s Diamond Fan and Tassel Earrings by Faraone
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Mid-20th Century platinum earrings with diamonds by Faraone. The earrings have 40 baguette cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 3.40 carats, and 76 roun...
Diamond, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Diamond and Emerald Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Emeralds Suspended from Detachable Day-Night Diamond Stone on Stone Motif Approximate Emerald Weight - 4.88 CTS and 5.48 CTS Approximate Diamond Weight - 25.00 CTS
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch Description: This charming Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the iconic Minaudière series The Jewels of Rajah Brooch is in...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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