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Diamond Jewelry

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Gemstone: Diamond
Gin and Grace 18K Rose Gold Round-Cut Diamond Accents Ring for Women/Girls
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 18-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Round-cut White Diamond (5 Pcs) 0.05 carat, Round-cut Blue S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

IGI Certified 3.20 Carat Round Brilliant Pink Diamond Earring 14K
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
FOR THE USA CUSTOMERS NO VAT With 454 natural diamonds, weighing 3.02 carats in total, delicately arranged in a stunning cascade, these drop earrings are a true masterpiece. The cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring Flawless Clarity
Located in Rome, IT
An extraordinary GIA certified Engagement Ring with Emerald Diamond Cut. The main stone weights 4.02 Carat, graded E in color and Flawless in Clarity. Excellent luster and perform...
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2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 9 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite 9 carat heart shape diamond pendant platinum necklace GIA Certified 10 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
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2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

FLAWLESS GIA Certified 18.60 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Pendant Neklace
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite 18.60 carat heart shape diamond pendant necklace set in solid platinum
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2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Old Mine Cushion Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This absolutely breathtaking GIA certified Impressively large 2.46ct size - Charming old mine cut. Beautiful cushion brilliant shape - Faces up bright white with J color. Top J! -...
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2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Oscar Heyman Platinum & Gold Dome Shrimp Baguette And Round Cut Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the unparalleled allure of the Oscar Heyman Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dome Shrimp Earrings, a true masterpiece that embodies the pinnacle of fine jewelry craftsmanship. E...
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20th Century American Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Lucida 2.05 carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond: 2.05 ct twd Color: E Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 7.25 It comes with the original Diamond Certificate from Tiffany and Co. and the Retail Replacement Value
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 3.00 Carat Oval Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, The focal point of this hand made ring is the excellently layed out Natural Oval Fancy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Pink Diamond

Art Deco GIA 2.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 2.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old European cut diamond of 2.51 carats, accompanied with GIA #5221999368 stating t...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

NO RESERVE! 3.73 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Tennis - 14K Yellow Gold - Bracelet
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.73 cttw / 70 stones Color: Fancy Colors Clarity: VS2 to SI3 Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are respo...
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2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Effy Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Dallas, TX
From jewelry designer Effy, this lovely ring in 14 karat rose gold features a beautiful light amethyst and brown diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 2.31 Carat Emerald & 0.35 Ct Diamonds 14 Kt. White gold Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emeralds Cut: Oval Carat: 2.31 tcw / 2 pieces Color: Green This natural Emerald has minor clarity enhancement. Side Stone: ___________ Natural Diam...
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Diamond Circle Sandwiched with Two Yellow Gold Band
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats white and yellow gold diamond eternity ring Diamonds weighing 0.65 carat Band width measuring 0.25 inch Diamond quality G VS New Ring Ring size 6 in Stock Handmade ...
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2010s American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Trending Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold sapphire and diamond necklace pendant Trending style of layers on layers of gold chains to chunky, retro pendants paired wi...
Category

2010s American Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

IGI 14k 4.80 Ct Tanzanite&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
* IGI 14k 4.80 Ct Tanzanite&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Stud Earrings** IGI-Certified natural violetish Tanzanite as the center stone weighing 4.80 ct surrounded by the natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro 18k Rose & White Gold Diamond Paisley Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, 18 karat rose and white gold retro diamond paisley clip earrings. These earrings are crafted with 80 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! - 6.73 Carat Fancy Diamond Tennis Riviera - 14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Side Stones: ___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 6.73 cttw / 52 stones Color: Mix Colors* Clarity: VS2 to I1 Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customer...
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2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold with Lines and Diamond Cut Patterns
Located in Austin, TX
Geometry and texture shine bright from this vintage engagement ring. The center diamond sits in a vintage style illusion plate setting that was created "once upon a time" to provide ...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Natural 11.70 Carats Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Huntington Beach, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ruby = 11.45 Carats Cut: Oval Ruby Dimensions: 6 x 4 mm Total Quantity of Rubies: 22 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Total Quantity of Diamonds: 66 M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 10.00 Carat Multicolor Egypt Style Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold fashion egypt 10.00 cts multicolor(em, rb, sp), and 1.50 ct diamonds egypt style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI 18k 5.49 Ct Unheated Fancy Sapphire&Diamond Antique Art Deco Earrings
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
** IGI 18K 5.49 Ct Unheated Fancy Sapphire⋄ Antique Art Deco Earrings ** Natural unheated fancy sapphires weighing 5.49 ct set on 18K rose gold band with FG VS natural round brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, ...

$1 No Reserve! - 1.99 Carat Sapphire and 0.50ct Diamonds, 14kt White Gold Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Natural Sapphire: Weight: 1.99 carat Color: Dark Blue Shape: Oval Mixed Indications of heating Side Stone: _____...
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Yellow Gold Bezel Set Fancy Light Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring weighs 4 grams, size 6, the center stone is a Natural Fancy Light Yellow Round Brill...
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2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Foxtrot 18ct yellow gold diamond bracelet
Located in Addlestone, GB
18k Yellow Gold Foxtrot Diamond Bracelet by Cartier Paris 1984 This stylist piece never goes out of fashion, a real Cartier collectors piece for any deserving buyers. Set with 40 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Chevron Clip-On Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These 18 karat yellow gold chevron clip-on earrings feature trillion cut diamonds that are set at the peak of the earrings. Princess cut diamonds, weighing 3.29 carats with H color a...
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1980s Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemistry 0.88 Carat T.W. Diamond Freeform Latice Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
A creative mix of free form lattice designs by Gemistry, features alternating open and diamond studded squares weaving an artful and mesmerizing pattern . The 0.88 ct. t.w. round and...
Category

2010s Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

diamond and sapphire ring has an eye catching Art Deco ring
Located in Rome, IT
diamond and sapphire ring has an eye catching Art Deco style target design with a square double halo of glittering diamonds and calibre cut sapphires! It features an original antiqu...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 20 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring VVS1 Clarity
Located in Rome, IT
An extraordinary GIA certified Engagement Ring with Emerald Diamond Cut. The main stone weights 20 Carat, graded E in color and VS1 in Clarity. Excellent luster and performance.
Category

2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Pink & White Pearl Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate collection, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum pink and white pearl ring. This ring is crafted with 1 white pearl measurin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Diamond Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
4.5 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Diamond Line Necklace 16". The necklace weighs 11.5 grams, measuring 16" long, 4.4 mm wide in the middle, 2 mm wide by the clasp, 3.1-2.3 ...
Category

2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Single Stone Kelly 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
From designer Single Stone, 18 karat yellow gold diamond eternity Kelly band. This band is crafted with 8 horizontal marquise diamonds with an approximate combined weight of 1.40 car...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural fancy color cushion cut natural diamond weighing 1.06 carats. surrounded by 4 marquise diamonds paved in 4 prong setting. Its transparency and luster are excellent. set on 18...
Category

2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.13 Carat Marquise & Pear Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Make yourself trendy and stylish with this 14k White Gold Earrings glittering with Diamond that will add majestic charm and elegance to your look. Exquisitely designed, this Earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.1 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Set in 18k Yellow Gold Prong Setting
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold with diamond and aquamarine studded in gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Aquamarine is u...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional GIA Certified 50 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional GIA Certified 50 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Ring D COLOR 100% Eye clean investment grade diamond!
Category

2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

$1 No Reserve! 3.22cttw Emerald & 0.06 Carat Diamonds, 14k White Gold Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
** In Hong Kong and the USA the VAT is 0%. ___________ Natural Emeralds Cut: Multiple Shapes Carat: 3.22 tcw / 4 pieces Color: Green CE(Oil): Minor Side Stones: ___________ Natural ...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold GRS Sapphire Trillion Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold diamond ring is from our Timeless Collection. This stunning piece of jewellery is made of a GRS certified cushion cut 8.5 Carat natural sapphire in vivid blue color. T...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golconda Type IIA GIA Certified 35 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D COLOR Flawless
Located in Rome, IT
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 35 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D COLOR Flawless for investment purposes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cornflower Blue Sapphire Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
bold and gorgeous contrast! The ring features a 0.92ct cornflower blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of calibre cut natural black onyx. Eye-catching and classically fashionable, this...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA 0.80 Carat Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Cushion Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous fancy deep orange-yellow color cushion cut diamond pendant, unique color combination cushion weighing 0.80ct GIA, surround by mixe...
Category

2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA CHAMELEON 1.11 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA CHAMELEON Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Pear Shape Natural Diamond Weighs 1.11 carats. Surrounded by paved white diamonds in the h...
Category

2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Bracelet, 18.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 18.5 grams. The natural sapphires are an attractive blue color, rectangle shape with step cuts...
Category

Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.40 Carats Natural Diamond Buttercup Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful 2.40 carat total weight natural diamonds buttercup setting tennis bracelet 14 karat rose gold Average Diamond Color: I , Clarity: I Metal T...
Category

2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond Pavé Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
A beautiful, simplistic wrapped design makes this ring from Cartier ideal for any minimalist. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, this piece features a band width and a top height of 4mm. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 0.86 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Brown Heart Shape Diamond Ring White Gold 14k
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural fancy dark pink brown heart shape diamond weighing 0.86 carats. White gold 14k, Ring Size 7
Category

Early 2000s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold

0.90 Carat Round Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
0.90 round brilliant cut diamond pendant. set in 14k yellow gold. 4 prong. Pendant measures approximately 0.5 inch length and 0.25 inch wide. (Pendant Only - Chain sold separately)
Category

2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Platinum Rhodolite & Diamond Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
This platinum pendant features an approximately 3.24 carat red oval Rhodolite surrounded by 23 round brilliant cut diamonds, 14 baguette diamonds, 2 marquise diamonds, and 3 pear-sha...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Platinum

18k Gold Round Diamond 3x3 Grid Studs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of 18 karat white gold stud earrings feature a 3x3 grid of invisibly set blaze diamonds weighing an approximate combined 0.26 carats, surrounde...
Category

2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exceptional Art Deco Diamond Green Emerald Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This gorgeous diamond, emerald, and sapphire studded cocktail ring is elegantly designed with an artful structure and was masterfully crafted by hand a lifetime in the past during th...
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire

Cartier Lanieres Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic authentic Cartier diamond ring from the Lanieres collection showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires in a scattered pattern set in 18k white gold. The ring mea...
Category

1990s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA 5.01 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Round Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Fancy Brown-Greenish Yellow Round Diamond Ring weighing 5.01 carats. Set on 6-prong 14K solitaire yellow gold. Ring size: 7
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2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These platinum drop earrings feature a round top, bezel set with a center round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by six pave set diamonds. The drops feature a grooved bar and teardro...
Category

2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Diamond Hoops
Located in Dallas, TX
These 18 karat white gold hoop earrings are set with 37 round brilliant cut diamonds along the outside and 31 round brilliant cut diamonds along the inside, for a total of 138 diamon...
Category

2010s Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.39 carats with Emerald 1.43 carats and Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length:0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.96 gra...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Yellow White and Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Trinity 18k Yellow White and Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet Cartier, Circa 1992, wonderful Trinity cuff bangle bracelet made of 18k White, Yellow,...
Category

1990s French Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 42 round brilliant cut = 7.50cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 6.75-inch wrist Weight:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique and Vintage Diamond Jewelry and Watches

Diamonds and antique 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 the stone 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 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 diamonds 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.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

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