Retro Tri Color Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Large Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k rose, white and yellow gold rose flower brooch, set with ruby cabochons (one stone is chipped) and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This piece, which comes to life with en tremblant movement, is magical; it looks great on any blazer and makes for a little treasure that is special to own. The brooch contains 40 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.07 ct Diamond Seed Pearl Starburst Brooch MF15-062926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming starburst brooch in 14K rose gold, adorned with delicate seed pearls lining each radiating ray and a sparkling old cut diamond of approximately 0.07 carats set at the cent...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Snake Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The head and eyes are set with Rose cut Diamonds very slight enamel loss. 14K yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond, Burmese Ruby, Turquoise Fly Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
- 14K yellow gold body and legs & silver wings - Wings decorated with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds (1.50cttw) - Natural Burmese ruby eyes - Hook at bottom allows for use ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Victorian/Edwardian Ruby, Pearl, & Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch (c. 1890) Capture the timeless romance and elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite, all orig...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and heavy flower brooch in the form of a stemmed rose. The rose's petals, stem and thorns crafted in textured Florentine finished yellow gold, with pistils of blue sapphire, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Decorating the horseshoe there are 7 lively red rubies with an approximate combined weight of 0.50ct, beautifully alternating with 6 rose cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.20ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.05ct Diamond Fox Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A simple pin-back fastens the brooch securely on the wearer. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: 0.05 Metal: 15ct Rose Gold, Silver Age: 1880s
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Silver & Gold Victorian Diamond Ruby Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Silver & Gold Weight 6.9g Rose Cut Diamond Approx. 0.90ct Red Spinel Approx. 0.45ct Brooch Measurements 1.81in x 1.51in with antique box included.
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver
Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning brooch is set with twenty marvellous rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Pave Diamond Rose Pin/Brooch 11.22 carat total weight in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Pave Diamond Rose Pin/Brooch 11.22 cttw in Platinum Diamond Rose Brooch features Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds set on the front and back side of the main Rose as well as on...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pink Saphhire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Edwardian butterfly pin brooch crafted in 9K gold. It features cultured pearls, rose cut diamonds and pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon rose quartz.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Moira Pink Sapphire, Diamond Gold & Silver Rose Brooch and Earrings Suite
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A modern Moira pink sapphire rose brooch and earrings suite, comprising a rose brooch, with pavé set pink sapphire petals, edged with old-cut diamonds, with an old-cut diamond in the...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier Platinum Diamond Silver Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cartier platinum brooch with silver / gold center, adorned with rose cut and round brilliant diamonds. center rose cut largest stone measures approx. 8.4 x 5.7mm, surrounding...
Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Onyx Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A superb Art Deco platinum, diamond, and onyx brooch, notably worn by Yvonne Orji to the 2025 Met Gala after-party.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond 3.5" Bar Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond & Pearl Pearl Shape & Cut: round pearl Pearl Count: 3 Pearl Pearl Measurement: 4.07 - 5.06mm Pearl Color: Whi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 18k Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau 18k Yellow Gold Weight 18.3g Rose Cut/Old Cut Diamond Approx. 1.5ct Pearl Brooch Measurements 1.27inx2in Antique box included
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s Platinum and Gold Rose Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Emerald Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A strikingly romantic brooch crafted in the form of a blooming rose, this vintage jewel is a stunning example of 1940s floral design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol 18K White Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Pearl Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol brooch is designed to resemble a Christmas rose a flower that exclusively blooms in the middle of winter.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Orange Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold/Silver Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic brooch in 9 kt pink gold and silver weighing 15.70g, micro sculpture on a magnificent coral stone elatius where there is represented the grapes surrounded by leaves and bra...
Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
Cartier diamond bar brooch, French, circa 1920.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond bar brooch. Horizontally set with a single row of thirty six round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.50 carats, to...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Motif Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold and silver. The piece features rose cut diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Georgian Silver-Topped Gold Rose Cut and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The wings and body are set with glittering rose-cut diamonds, their old-world sparkle beautifully complemented by richly hued blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique 2.65ctw Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Brooch IGI Cert.
Located in Media, PA
Featuring a unique combination of 51 natural diamonds, including rare Old Mine and Rose cuts, this substantial jewel functions as both a statement brooch/clip and an elegant pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Deer Brooch, Circa 1850, Rose Cut Diamonds and Sapphire Eyes in Silver
Located in Firenze, FI
Specifications: * Period: Victorian Era, Circa 1850 * Metal: Silver and 14K Gold * Total Weight: 21.400 grams * Gemstones: * 2 Marquise Cut Sapphires * 29 Rose Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Silver, Gold and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Dated 1750-1800 silver and gold rose-cut diamond brooch. Approx. 4 1/2 cts of diamonds.
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Victorian 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A delicate and elegant Victorian floral brooch crafted in gold and set with approximately 1.50 carats of sparkling old-cut diamonds. Designed as a graceful bouquet of flowers and scr...
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond double heart brooch. The brooch features a rose cut diamond double heart motif crafted in silver within a blue and white enamel centre...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
French Victorian Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian French diamond and gold dragonfly brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ327E.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch. Total length: 8.00 centimeters. Central stylized flower pattern Diameter: 0.75 centimeter. Gross weight: 6.59 grams.
Diamond, Pearl
Featured in Vogue Rose Gold Artist Contemporary Sculptural Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat Rose Gold Orange Flower Sculptural Brooch has Diamonds and Spinel.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Brooch with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon beryl and rose quartz. It has a crocodile detail on the side of one gem. We work with german gems company, that...
Beryl, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Gold and Silver Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Yellow Gold and silver Brooch with diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Total diamond weight: 8 carats Rose cut Jewelry weight: 33.51 Design: A rich composition of branche...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.17 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant Victorian floral pin brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold. The piece features 28 rose cut diamonds (TW 0.17ct, RW-STW, SI-P1) and 3 cultured pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germa...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Van Cleef & Arpels Vinage Brooch Rose de Noël Mother of Pearl & Diamond Pin 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Original Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower 'ROSE DE NOEL' Brooch 18K Gold approx weight 37 grams Large Brooch pin approx size 2' inch in diameter High Qu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold and silver floral brooch, with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Brooch is 67 x 31mm.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
LaCloche Frères Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in London, GB
A rose cut diamond bar pin brooch accented with a pearl in an asymmetrical, off-centre design set in gold and possibly silver.
Diamond, Pearl
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Fringe Brooch 45 antique cut diamonds approximately 11.55 cts , set in 18k yellow gold with black enamel on the edges. Made in France circa 1900 Meas...
Diamond, 18k Gold
15K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Diamond Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
15k yellow gold antique Etruscan revival diamond brooch. The brooch is set with seven diamond crystals, attractive and intricate gold work. Circa 1870. Weighs 13 grams.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Pearl 0.55 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian bow pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1910. The piece features: - 1 pearl - 82 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.55ct, EW-W, VS-P1 Has a trombone clasp.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch 7 Mixed Diamonds - 0.07 CT 48 Green Garnets - 0.73 CT 1 Rubelite - 1.44 CT 2 Rubies - 0.02 CT 12 Yellow Sapphires - 0.13 CT...
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian miniature and diamond brooch, French, circa 1800.
Located in London, GB
Georgian miniature and diamond brooch. Set with a fine picture of a young country girl with a boy in a closed back rubover setting, bordered by a single row of cushion shape rose cut...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and onyx set arrow pin or jabot, with rose-cut diamonds and baguette cut onyx millegrain set to the arrow tip and flights, all set in platinum with a gold backing...
Diamond, Onyx
Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Details: Era: Art Deco, circa 1920s–1930s Metal: 14 karat yellow gold Central Stone: Old-cut diamond, approx. 0.2 ct Accent Stones: Rose-cut diamonds set in loop motifs Length: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet pin of a two-flower bouquet. They feature 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white and rose gold. Small enough to be worn daily and with multiple outfits....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct gold and platinum bar brooch from the Edwardian era. The brooch is set with nineteen natural seed pearls and surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds and crafted ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Studio Rêves Lunar Scorpion Diamond Brooch in Titanium
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Striking and sculptural, the Lunar Scorpion Diamond Brooch transforms a powerful celestial form into an expression of high jewellery artistry.
Diamond, White Diamond, Titanium
“Victorian 18k Gold Crescent Brooch with 3 Carat Rose cut Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era 1850s crescent brooch in 18k gold with large rose cut diamonds in full facets estimate weight of 3 carats and 4cm lenght
Studio Rêves Octavia Flow Diamond Brooch in Titanium
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Inspired by the graceful movement of an octopus in motion, the Octavia Flow Diamond Brooch captures fluidity, intelligence, and strength in a sculptural design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Titanium
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch 7 Mixed Diamonds - 0.07 CT 48 Green Garnets - 0.73 CT 1 Rubelite - 1.44 CT 2 Rubies - 0.02 CT 12 Yellow Sapphires - 0.13 CT...
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Leo Pizzo 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond 2.40 Carat Rose Brooch
By Leo Pizzo
Located in New York, NY
The brooch measures 3-3/8" in length. Total diamond weight 2.40 carats Stamped 18KT Italy
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in London, GB
The intricate design extends to the leaves, each set with additional rose-cut diamonds, enhancing the brooch's elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol 18K Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Pearl Brooch VC31-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol brooch is positively luminous. Mother of Pearl petals make this piece instantly captivating, while sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 0...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rose Brooch by David E. Trabich
Located in beverly hills, CA
The perfect rose. This beautifully rendered brooch features a softly shimmering textured and sculpted rose atop a stem of ribbed gold leaves.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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.