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Period: Early 1900s
Gemstone: Diamond
Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with rose cut diamonds & pearls, this floral/foliate motif piece offers elegance, fine wor...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 12K White Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1900, this 12k gold lucky horseshoe pendant contains 25 sparkling single cut diamonds bead set with bright cut work. The setting has scalloped edges along the bottom outside bo...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Flower Solitaire Necklace 15 3/4" 10k 14k Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian
Date: 1900s - 1910s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold (pendant) with 14k Yellow Gold (chain & clasp)
Stone Information
Natural Diamond
Carat(s): .03ct
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold October charm with aquamarine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm with a clover four with aquamarine petals and a diamond heart with the text 'Octobre Affection', France circa 1910.
weight: 3.8 grams
dimensions: 2.4 x 2.0 cm
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Belle Époque Edwardian Carved Cameo Platinum 18k Gold Pendant--Stunning~
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Elegant and wearable Edwardian card shell cameo with a dazzling frame of old cut diamond and ruby gemstones...
The dramatic and large pendants' frame rendered in sumptuous platinum...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Necklace With Drop-shaped Pendant, Gold & Diamonds, Vienna, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate necklace with drop-shaped pendant, openwork with star-shaped branching, chased on the surface, attached rose-cut diamonds in various sizes frame the pendant, individual diam...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The beauty of tradition and the richness of detail converge in this splendid cross pendant from the 1900s. Crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, this cross is a t...
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct.
Totally is main old cut diamond 0.30 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pendant Watches Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 16.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.10 ct.
Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Coral Onyx Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 14-karat yellow gold pendant is a stunning display of classical elegance and contemporary finesse. It features a beautifully carved coral woman's face, a traditional cameo that ...
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau style necklace with diamonds, peridots and tourmalines, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique necklace in the Art Nouveau style with a sophisticated form, characteristic of this era. The necklace is set with old-cut diamonds, 5 pink tourmalines and two beautiful gree...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Nouveau diamond, ruby, enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising four cabochon rubies, and twenty-eight rose cut diamonds, and enamel, in 18 karat yellow gold.
This handsom...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled orchid flower brooch.
A beautiful three-dimensional antique piece created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant-brooch is a r...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Edwardian 1.20 Ct Diamond Solitaire Natural Pearl Platinum /Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian period 1900 circa necklace, crafted of Platinum and 18 kt gold
Design is of infinite elegance and grace, hanging from a Platinum chain a pear drop of natural micro pearls, ...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s.
Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold
The pendant is 33 mm from the...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.65 carat.
The diamond is has H-IJ color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 50 cm.
Please contact for...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique German Pendant Seed Pearls and Diamond solid 14K Gold /1.2gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s.
Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold
The pendant is 33 mm from the...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 14k Gold Blue Stone Diamond & Pearl Enamel Pin Brooch Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Blue Stone - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Sky Blue Color - 4mm(approx.)
(17) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Bead Shape - Stem Set -Grayish White Color
(1) Natural ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat carat, graded G color, I1 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow g...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant.
The cross is composed of 11 claw and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.7 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.75 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity.
Totally is ruby about 0.03 ca...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch.
Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the Belle Epoque period in the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1901. This stunning piece has been crafted in the shape of a horseshoe in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, and is fitted with a movable ring on top to wear in a chain or a charm's bracelet. It is embellished with a fantastic assortment of natural earth mined gemstones; such twenty-one (the lucky number) white colorless diamonds and twenty-three vivid green demantoids garnets.
Demantoid
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. Ferric iron is the cause of the green in the stone. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia's western central Ural Mountains. The find was an alluvial deposit about 110 km from Ekaterinburg, north by northwest along the Bobrovka River, near the village of Elizavetinskoye. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material, which is atypical for garnet. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as "demantoid", from the old German Demant, meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. However, as demantoid garnets are quite rare and found in so few locations, they can command quite high prices, especially if they have a particularly lovely horsetail inclusion. Most stones are less than one carat in size after cutting in polishing. Demantoid gems...
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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant-
This stunning custom-made pendant was upscaled from a Victorian stick pin - featuring one round brilliant cut diamond se...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14K Gold Natural Diamond And Smoky Topaz Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is Smoky Topaz about 5 carat.
Total le...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Pearl & Diamond Dangle Wreath Circle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - SI2 Clarity - H Color - 0.13ct (approx.)
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Round C...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-Brown Color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2.
Totally is chain 45 cm.
Please conta...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Gold & Platinum 2ctw Old Mine Diamonds & Pearl Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European/Mine Cut - Bezel Set - H/I Color - I1-I2 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.)
(14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine C...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Uncover one of history's hidden treasures with this romantic, feminine and lacy Edwardian diamond pendant necklace. Delicate piercing with a curvaceous shape, this alluring, antique ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Edwardian Oval Sapphire & Diamond Pearl Enameled Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This stunning 14k yellow gold piece circa early 1900's was originally a brooch and at some point during it's past was elegantly converted into an alluring pendant.
At the center of ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French Diamond White Enamel Platinum Gold Disc Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stripe it up with this Art Deco French diamond, white enamel, platinum, and gold disc pendant necklace. With a magical center diamond star, this timeless pendant is pure enchantment...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 2 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for an...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold 2.00ct Antique Pear Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.1 grams
Diamond Details:
Center Diamond: Antique Pear, 2.00ct, L/M Color, VS...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 1905 Purple Enamel Pansy Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple Pansy flower pendant-brooch.
Beautiful Pansy flower, created in Newark United States during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900. T...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Necklace Natural Pearls Diamonds Emeralds solid 18K Gold /40cm/ 5.6gr
Located in SE
Fine ca. early XX cent. Necklace featuring a beautiful set of 99 gradually sized natural Pearls complemented with original V-lock with safety clutch in solid 18K Orange Gold and Whit...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 9.10Ct Amethyst Pearl and 0.20Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 9.10 carat amethyst, pearl and 0.20 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our antique amethyst jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique amethyst necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver settings.
The necklace is embellished with an impressive feature claw set heart-shaped amethyst, surmounted with paired leaf and bud design incorporating three Old European round cut diamonds.
The feature amethyst setting supports a linear drop, incorporating a further paired leaf design accented with diamonds, in addition to an impressive claw set oval faceted cut amethyst to the terminal.
The apex of the drop bears a further claw set Old European round cut diamond, anchoring a swagged supporting platinum chain and terminating with an impressive pearl.
This exceptional antique amethyst pendant is suspended from a platinum chain via two integrated ring loops to the upper border of the heart setting.
The chain secures to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt clasp.
This stunning antique necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold and silver with a platinum chain.
This impressive amethyst heart necklace...
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant 14Kt Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Pansy flower convertible brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Inc.
An exceptional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 190...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Opal and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Opal and diamond negligée necklace. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural opal in a open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.90 carats, further set with two ov...
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Russian or European ca. early XX cent. Gold, Enamel and Diamonds Cross Pendant.
Handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold (tested) , enameled with cobalt Blue enamel and accented with 5old Eur...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 2.80 carat.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is chain lenght 50 cm.
Please ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Cross Pendant 18 Yellow Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
A lovely cross pendant from the Edwardian Period ( CA 1910s). This wonderful piece is crafted in 18 karat, yellow gold and forms the shape of an ornate cross. The body of the cross ...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.40 carat Basaltic sapphire, 3.14 carat diamond and pearl, 12k yellow gold and platinum set pendant/brooch; part of ou...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half - Pearls complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Pla...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 3.50 ct.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming locket pendant showcasing the fabulous decorative art we have come to associate with the Art Nouveau style and period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct y...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 50.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 5.25 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally lenght is necklace 46 cm.
Acid tested to be 1...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier.
Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian-Belle Epoque period. This beautiful piece was created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1900. Carefully crafted in two parts made up of solid platinum, yellow and white gold of 18 karats. Embellished with a central panel decorated with engine turned guilloche topped with purple glossy enamel. Accented with thirty-five natural earth mined rose cut diamonds and the settings are finished with millegrain.
Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain settings, with 35 old rose cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, G/H color, SI-1 clarity.
Weight: 2.35 Grams, (1.51 Dwt).
Measurements: 70 mm by 12 mm (2.76 x 0.47 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the maker's maitre mark CA inside a lozange cartouche, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the gold, the four digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER PARIS 3840".
Cartier
The move to the rue de la Paix coincided with a period of extraordinary economic growth and affluence in France and the world. Cartier was also growing and expanding and had started to shift their emphasis from retailing to design and manufacture. Although they produced a small number of pieces in the Art Nouveau style, Cartier paid scant attention to the movement. They made their distinguishing mark in pioneering the use of platinum in creating the delicate and graceful Garland style that came to be associated with the Belle Époque. The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical advances in the manufacturing of platinum enabled designs of great intricacy, strength and flexibility such as found in the spectacular résille designs of Cartier. (See Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915). Cartier marked the beginning of the twentieth century by opening branches in London and New York, where their wealthiest and most dedicated clientele resided. The 1902 coronation of Edward VII occasioned a large number of commissions from England’s leading families. Records indicate that Cartier produced twenty-seven tiaras alone for the coronation and the event was instrumental in convincing the firm to seek a permanent presence in London. Indeed, by 1904 they had achieved their first of fifteen royal warrants being appointed official purveyor to the court of King Edward VII. The London branch came to thrive under the tutelage of Alfred’s youngest son, Jacques Cartier, establishing London based design and manufacturing workshops. Opening a Cartier store in New York was a natural progression as many of America’s wealthiest families and business magnates had been traveling to Paris for some time to purchase their jewels from Cartier. By 1906 Alfred had largely retired and Louis and his brother Pierre operated the Cartier business jointly. One of their first major decisions was to establish a New York presence and workshop in 1909 under the skilled direction of Pierre. Indicative of his business skills, Pierre famously secured Cartier’s present location, an elegant Beaux-Arts mansion at 653 Fifth Avenue, from industrialist Morton F. Plant in 1917. The building changed hands in exchange for $100 and a double strand of natural pearls, admired by Plant’s wife and valued at one million dollars, the asking price for the mansion. While the Fifth Avenue location remains priceless to the firm, when the pearls came up for auction in 1957, they fetched a mere $170,000. (From Lang's with thanks).
Edwardian Jewelry
This Period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over England for only nine years, yet the style of jewelry known as “Edwardian” was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a bygone era of grace, elegance and the royalty the Edwardian era is named for.
Guilloché
This term is used in fine jewelry or objects de Vertu to enhance the appearance of boxes, frames, brooches, rings or pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue.
Millegrain
This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Literature: Sotheby's fine jewels, London September 17 1021, Lot 146 for an identical piece illustrated with the original box
Collateral: It is accompanied by the original Cartier presentation green jewelry box...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.60 ct.
Totally lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15KT Yellow Gold Chain with 14K Gold Diamond Slide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique chain dates from the early-1900s. The chain is 15K yellow gold, that can appear as green-gold in color depending on the lighting. The double rolo chain links measure approximately 4.3mm wide. The full length of the chain measures approximately 38” long and features a 14KT yellow gold slide that moves smoothly and stays in place to adjust the drop of the chain. The chain does not open; it fits over the head. The slide features five rose-cut diamonds and black enamel detailing and measures approximately 1.25" long x 1" wide x .25" deep. The bottom of the chain has a dog clip clasp, which is ideal to attach a pendant or charm. The necklace weighs 56.1 grams. Why we love it: We love the details throughout this unique antique necklace...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian French Diamond Estate Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A dazzling display of Edwardian-inspired elegance, this breathtaking necklace features 35 diamonds - Rose Cut, Single Cut, and spectacular Old European Cut stones - set in platinum a...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.35 carat.
The diamond is has M color and s2 cleartiy.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for any questi...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 2.10 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This very charming antique Edwardian period Diamond pendant is 1905 circa
Skillfully hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT white gold
Amazing openwork design, detailed with scrolls and fretwork making it quite a one off
Diamond set has two main Diamonds consisting in 1 old European cut diamond of approx .30 Ct (G/VS) and 1 old pear cut Diamond of .60 Ct I/J VVS - complementary 53 old mine cut Diamonds for 1.20 Ct G VVS/VS
Diamond total content is 2.10 CT
Pendant is 49 mm. x 16 mm. (h. x w.) with 3.5 grams weight
Comes completed with a new 18 KT white gold chain offer for free for ready wear...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 20.30 Ct Aquamarine 1.40 Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This breath taking antique pendant is Edwardian period, 1905 circa
The exquisite hand workmanship is rendered of solid Platinum and 18 KT gold little portions, crafted in a remarkabl...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant.
This charming heart shaped pendant is composed of two hearts, one set within the other and both freely a...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
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(3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color - SI1/I1 Clarity - 0.45ctw (approx.)
(10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old R...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, Platinum
La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a s...
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Diamond Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 14Kt Gold Palladium Diamond And 4 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross.
Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1905. This de...
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Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 18Kt Gold With Diamond and Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross.
Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1905. This de...
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Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Locket necklace designed by Cartier.
Gorgeous antique locket-necklace, created during the early Edwardian period by the house of Cartier, back in the 1900. This beautiful and rare p...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Necklaces
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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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Whether you're pairing an elegant drop necklace with an evening gown for a fancy dinner or layering a solitaire pendant with your favorite gold or silver chains, you can count on the fact that antique diamond necklaces will elevate any ensemble.
Pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige in ancient times. Wearing jewelry has since become far more widespread, and today, personal adornment is all about expression: Luxury diamond necklaces — Cartier diamond necklaces, Harry Winston diamond necklaces and other iterations — exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship. (Diamond lockets, for example, which feature a motif that first emerged in the 1800s, are frequently shaped like a heart.)
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.
In the late 19th century, "King of Diamonds" Charles Lewis Tiffany — founder of famed luxury house Tiffany & Co. — purchased a 287-carat yellow diamond discovered in the Kimberely Mine in South Africa. The stone was the largest yellow diamond ever mined, and was fashioned by gemologist George Kunz into a cushion-cut brilliant of 128 carats. Kunz gave it a total of 90 facets: 48 on the pavilion, 40 on the crown, plus the table and culet. Breakfast at Tiffany’s fans may recognize the stone from promotional photos for the film — actress Audrey Hepburn wore it as part of the Jean Schlumberger-designed Ribbon Rosette necklace.
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. 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).
Grading aside, a beloved diamond necklace is going to deliver the perfect amount of sparkle and joy every time you put it on, whether it's an emerald and diamond necklace, a classic diamond choker or some other similar accessory.
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