$12,160Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Roman Three Row Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring 1.36 Carats
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold, architectural, and unmistakably luxurious, this David Yurman Romanov Three-Row Diamond Statement Ring is a remarkable example of the designer’s innovative approach to contempor...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Petersburg assay mark with initials ‘AP’ for assay master Alexander Romanov (1904-1908). Width is 34 mm (1 5/16 in.)
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Imperial Russian Faberge 14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Romanov Tercentenary Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in Sofia , BG
I am pleased to offer from my private collection this important historical Imperial Russian Faberge 14k gold&DIAMONDS Romanov Tercentenary award Brooch c1913 in MINT condition with t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
A Romanov Heirloom Gold Diamond & Sapphire Set Fob Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Romanov Heirloom Diamond & Sapphire Set Keyless Lever Open Face Fob Watch C1890.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Large Antique Russian Diamond Star Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
The matte yellow gold front cover is decorated with a diamond-set six pointed star encircled by six diamonds.
Diamond
Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked with 56 zolotnik gold standard with assayer's initials 'AP' for Alexander Romanov and maker's initials ' АП '. Ring size 8.75 (18.5 mm)
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Russian Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Art Nouveau Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
The “cherries” are set with two old European cut champagne diamonds (approximately 0.64 ct and 0.76 ct), four rose cut and two old single cut diamonds.
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Russian Demantoid And Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Petersburg assay master Alexander Romanov and maker's initials 'HS'. Height 14 mm (9/16 in.)
Imperial Romanov Crest Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910s, 14k, Russia. Decorated with the Romanov Imperial double eagle, brooches like this one could only be made for members of the Royal family.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romanov Era Russian Egg Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa early 1900s, 14k, Russia. From the courts of the Tsar to the catwalks of fashion week, Russian egg pendants are always chic. This jewel features diamonds and French cut rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked inside with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard (14K) with assayer’s initials ‘AP’ for Alexander Romanov (St. Petersburg) and maker’s initials ‘KS’.
Theo Faberge Romanov Lapis Ruby Diamond Gold Cufflinks
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks, crafted by grandson of Carl Faberge - Theo Faberge, set with lapis, diamonds and rubies, featuring double headed eagles from Romanov collection.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Romanov Eagle Pendant by Marie Betteley
By Marie E. Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The Romanov double-headed eagle with outspread wings, its claws clutching orb and sceptre, surmounted by an imperial crown and centered by a bright antique-cut diamond, the reverse i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Gold Diamond Romanov Eagle Pendant by Marie Betteley
By Marie E. Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
by Marie Betteley, 2007. This Romanov eagle pendant is available in gilded silver without a diamond for $150.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral, Mother-of Pearl and 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
This striking double-stranded necklace is set with alternating bezel-set angel skin coral and white mother-of-pearl squares each separated by round open gold links. The interplay of ...
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
1970s Victoria Royal Kelly Green + White Abstract Floral Sequined Chiffon Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL kelly green and white abstract floral sequined gown / maxi dress! Printed throughout the dress, sleeves, trim and cuffs. Hundreds of hand-sewn li...
Alexander McQueen New Black Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
$781Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
Hermes Birkin 25 Malachite Togo Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Togo Birkin 25 in Malachite. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of Togo leather in Malachite color. The bag features rolled leather top handles, ...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning red wool dress by Gianni Versace. It has great lines with square cut armholes, a fitted bodice and fabulous flared skirt with the back a few inches longer and fuller than ...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
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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