Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch paved set with rose cut diamonds and a small ruby as his eye.
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch paved set with rose cut diamonds and a small ruby as his eye.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Retro Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: This vintage 18K rose gold ribbon-style brooch showcases the elegance of retro design with its flowing, sculptural curves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18k Rose Gold & Silver Brooch with 0.60ct Diamonds, c. 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k rose gold and silver brooch with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.3 cm long by 2.6 cm wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rose Gold Sculptural Brooch with Seven Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia sculptural brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 7 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and paraiba tourmaline.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Antique 14k Gold Bar Brooch with Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl
Located in Berlin, BE
When you wear this Antique 14k Gold Bar Brooch with Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl, you're not just wearing a piece of jewelry - you're wearing a piece of history.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Multicolor Sapphire & Gemstone Diamond Pave Hummingbird Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 9.80x5.90x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 1 Aquamarine 0.76 CT 10 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 38 Fancy Diamonds 0.73 CT 193 Multi-Color Sapphire 10.73 CT 18KR 23.01 GM 18K Gold &...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American Excellent Condition Original American Antique 130 Yrs old Victorian pendent-brooch circa 1890s 14 Karat gold, ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 73.86ct Smoky Quartz & Diamond Leaf Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 33.5 Grams Stone: 73.86ct Smoky Quartz, 0.20tcw Diamond Measurements: 40.25 x 32.25 x 19mm Metal: 14k Rose Gold Item #: BR-1754-111825-15
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Platinum Brooch with Seed Pearls & Rose-Cut Diamonds, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Pearls Diamonds Brooch, 1920 A rare and exquisite Art Deco platinum brooch crafted around 1920, featuring an elegant braided motif of seed pearls set against a bla...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Rose Brooch with Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold rose brooch features a beautifully sculpted bloom adorned with four round diamonds totaling approximately 0.042 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 15 karat rose gold and diamond brooch, circa 1940, designed as an ornate bow supporting two articulated pendants, accented by single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Nineteenth Century enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival of a beautiful lady adorned with an elaborate headdress of enamel set, in silver, with rose diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing butterfly brooch7pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds on the wings and, between of the,. rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Shell Cameo Rose-cut Diamonds Apollo 56 Hallmark Russian Brooch Boxed, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Delicate and beautiful Shell Cameo is surrounded by a line of fine Rose-cut Diamonds to underline the perfection of the masterpiece.
Diamond
Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch paved set with rose cut diamonds and a small ruby as his eye.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch with Roman Cameo and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
The cameo is surrounded by a halo of rose-cut diamonds, typical of mid-Victorian craftsmanship that repurposed classical artefacts into fine jewellery.
Diamond, Gold
Retro 1940s brooch and earrings set blue topaz rose cut diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Brooch and earrings set from the 1940s retro period, set in 18ct three tone gold with blue topaz and small rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1.84 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Victorian Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian diamond brooch pendant. One Old Mine cut center diamond set in a silver top and 14k yellow gold back with a cluster of 50 rose cut accent diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique crescent brooch, set with natural pearls, graduating from the centre, spaced with tapered settings with rose-cut diamonds, and an inner row, grain set with rose-cut diamon...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch in 18 karat yellow gold features a rose quartz cabochon encrusted with 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin is crafted from 18k gold and features brilliant-cut diamonds for a stunning display of luxury.
Diamond
Rose Gold Contemporary Fig Garden Brooch with Tourmaline and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch by the artist is made of 18 karat rose gold with a 20x8 mm (8.23 carats) natural rose tourmaline and round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
French 19th Century Diamond Fine Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Round in shape, this lovely antique brooch features a floral motif in the center, with a rose-cut diamond at the heart and petals set with semi-fine pearls.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dove Bird Multi Gemstone & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x2.90x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "188 Fancy Diamonds 1.08 CT 10 Green Garnet 0.31 CT 1 Ruby 0.02 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.46 CT 1 White Shell 1.40 CT 18KR 12.70 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cameo, Topazs, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Brooch/Pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by topazs, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18K Gold Baltic Amber & Rose Cut Diamond Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find This spectacular and rare antique brooch is 1900 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Silver portions for the Diamond setting The brooch is large and rare exam...
Amber, Diamond
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold.
Diamond, Gold
Victorian old European cut diamond ruby 18k rose gold crescent brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their vivid red color and precise arrangement create a bold border of contrast, adding depth, richness, and striking definition throughout the design. Crafted in 18k rose gold with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Wonderful French antique bar brooch - Victorian - rose cut diamonds & sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small but breath taking rose cut diamonds form a halo around this sapphire bringing the right amount of sparkles to this elegant brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Botanical Brooch with Rose-Cut Center
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At its center sits a captivating marquise rose-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.55 carats, surrounded by a halo of deep blue sapphires totaling approximately 6.14 carats in mixed...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire between two diamonds on the body; the wings are studded with diamonds between multic...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.35 ct G/H - SI/P - 6.1 cm x 1.4 cm detailed description The brooch is 6.9 cm wide and 1.1 cm high weight: 6.4 grams Set...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.33 carat. Please contact f...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Flower Brooch, Rose Quartz, Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Flower brooch in rose quartz, diamonds and 18 kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
A charming antique piece, this lapel brooch features a diamond-shaped motif in chiseled rose gold set with four rose-cut diamonds.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 16/17kt Gold Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Napoli, IT
Glorious Victorian Rare brooch , pendant or stomacher from the Victorian period – 1880 ca Glorious design as you would admire on a Victorian royal portrait, artfully crafted during t...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Silver Rose Diamond Enamel Limoges Mandolin Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This original Georgian period brooch has been done in 18K multi-toned gold and silver topped in sections set with rose and peruzzi cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Contemporary Brooch in Rose Gold with Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural sapphire 2,8 carats, 10,2x6 mm, octagon cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Stone, Moonstones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò brooch/pendant mounted with a central stone surrounded by diamonds and moonstones. This pendant /brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in...
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Bristol Cobalt Blue Glass, Rose Diamond, Silver and Gold Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian diamond, Bristol cobalt blue glass, silver and gold heart brooch, with rose-cut diamonds set in a silver jardinière motif, over a deep blue cobalt glass heart, in a gold r...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$11,000 / item
Pair of Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Rose Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
We have 2 of these beautiful custom made pave diamond rose brooches. They can be purchased as a pair or individually.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Brooch in Rose Gold with Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern style 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural sapphire, 2.8 carats, 10.2x6 mm, octagon cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.95 carats, Diamond 0.28 carat and Brown Diamond 7.68 carats Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 22.53 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
He could lay over the gold of the brooch a thick layer of silver so that he could set rose cut diamonds, nine in our piece, which would create ethereal and other worldly atmospherics...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Stag Teeth Hunting Rose Diamonds Pin Brooch British Whimsical, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Late 19th Century Stag Teeth Pin decorated with Rose Diamonds. Whimsical jewelry. Hunting traditions reached its peak in the late 19th century in Great Britain. Stag Teeth pins were...
Diamond
Austro-Hungarian 14ct Gold Topaz & Rose Diamond Floral Brooch, Early 20th C.
Located in London, England
Dimensions: 6.5 L x 2.8 W cm Diamonds: Rose Cut Diamonds (approx. 0.40 carats) Pink Topaz: 5.41mm x 4.78mm 2.81mm (approx. 0.45 carats) Imperial Topaz: 5mm x 5.14mm x 2.32mm (approx....
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch in 18 karat rose gold is encrusted with 5 round natural diamonds and emerald drop.
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch 10 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 17 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.07 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 7 Tiger Eyes - 0.67 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.16 GM ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 14k Pink Gold Brooch with Rubies and Rose Cut Diamonds, 1950
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific object. -10 x 1.3 mm rose cut diamonds tot. approx. 0.03 carats color F/G clarity SI/P brooch is in good condition hallmark prese...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds in a gorgeous three dimensional design in Silver a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Silver & 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
At its center lies a larger, beautifully faceted diamond that draws the eye, surrounded by smaller rose cuts meticulously set into scrolling silver petals.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian double heart sweetheart ruby diamond brooch in 9k rose gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian Diamond ruby heart brooch in 9 karats gold, silver and metal. Antique brooch with a central motif of two intertwined hearts, one set with diamonds, the other with natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Antique Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch-pendant in 18 karats rose gold, owl hallmark and silver with a swan hallmark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Floral Brooch, 19th-Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian floral brooch set with rose cut diamonds and turquoise cabochon stones.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
He could lay over the gold of the brooch a thick layer of silver so that he could set rose cut diamonds, nine in our piece, which would create ethereal and other worldly atmospherics...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.5 inch Long Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.4 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, Natural, 2.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Clarity Pin Me...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch truly exquisite and detailed diamond and turquoise brooch The item comes without the box in the photos but will b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
The rose-cut diamonds add an enchanting touch of old-world glamour to this already stunning brooch.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Vintage Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Vintage brooch/pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a big cameo finely carved with lady motif framed by a crown of garnets and silver decorations studded with d...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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.
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.