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Diamond Jewelry

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Period: 1920s
Gemstone: Diamond
Antique Diamond White Gold Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold accents. A feature 18k white gold eight claw / prong set Old European round cut diamond ornaments the lower border of the feature tapering bead decorated linear drop embellished with four pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The linear drop is suspended and articulates from the six claw / prong set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond which ornaments the lower border of the hallmarked 18k yellow gold tapering, millegrain decorated ring loop...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Jade, Coral, and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco clip-brooch featuring carved jade, coral, and diamonds. Austria, circa 1920s.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Natural Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond drop earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting, tw...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.75 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate je...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 0.12 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine antique diamond...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 4.32 Carat Garnet and 1.08 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.32 carat garnet and 1.08 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique Art Deco necklace...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.97 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold twist ring with a platinum setting; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated platinum baskets display two Old European round cut diamonds set on a twist to the tapering ring shoulders. The ring shoulders are embellished with a single row of ten, platinum set, mine cut diamonds. This fine yellow gold twist ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates one for each feature diamond, in addition to the diamond grading report card illustrated. The antique twist ring...
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1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant...
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1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1920s 0.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.20 carat diamond and platinum dress ring with engraved military badge; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry c...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 0.59 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set twist ring; an addition to our antique estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique French two stone diamond twist ring...
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1920s French Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Nouveau 0.84 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The Art Nouveau design is ornamented with three feature bezel set Old European round cut diamonds; a 0.31Ct, a 0.21Ct and a 0.20Ct. The millegrain decorated, sinuous design is embellished with a further two Old European round cut and twelve Dutch cut diamonds. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening, which is struck with the maker's mark and 14k gold fineness mark -585. The side of the setting is also hallmarked with the 14k gold fineness mark. The setting has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. The 1920s diamond brooch is supplied with three independent diamond grading certificates. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique Art Nouveau brooch...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Vintage Diamonds Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Designer CAMPS vintage brooch in platinum and clean white diamonds Slimline design of two opposing curves made of diamond bands and twigs with claw s...
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1920s Spanish Artist Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamond Double Clip
Located in New York, NY
Double clip, finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately a total of 8.00 carat. Circa 1920's.
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Double Clip
Diamond Double Clip
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Art Deco Gold Diamond Onyx Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 14k gold bracelet, with onyx and approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds. Bracelet is 7 3/8" long and 6.7mm wide. Marked: Platon 14k. Weight - 19.9 grams.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond and Onyx Platinum Brooch, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This original antique piece features a 5.8mm cabouchon onyx diagonally set from a fine quality old cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ct both rubover set onto a Deco design bar b...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.10 carats...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This original 1920s era diamond and sapphire cluster ring centres a pair of vertically set old cut diamonds between a pair of vertically set old cut sapphires, and a similarly-sized ...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Art Deco Diamond Necklace Circa 1920-1930’s.. Platinum, all European cut diamonds (G-H color / VV1 to VS1) Approx. 4 cts in the pendent and approx. 6 cts. in the necklace
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond

Diamond Necklace
Diamond Necklace
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Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s, a distinctive Jazz Age jewel features a lively 0.90 carat old cut diamond in richly-detailed 18 carat white gold. Stunning period elements abound in the ring's original s...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Enamel, Emerald, and Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco lady’s watch in white gold and enamel, embellished with diamonds and emeralds. Circa 1920s.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Decorative platinum brooch from the Art Déco period. Bezel set with a bicolor tourmaline of approximate 6 ct displaying peach and brow color…… Further set with 4 old European cut dia...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Brooch, France The oval-shaped brooch set throughout with old European, old mine and single-cut diamonds, highlighted with lines of black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Straight Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful straight line bracelet is finely crafted in platinum. The diamonds weigh approximately 3.00 ct.
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1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

W.W. Fulmer & Co. 0.46 Carat Diamond Platinum Scrolled Heart Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Square form head centers an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.46 carat with H color and VS clarity Set low in a pierced mounting depicting scrolled heart shoulders ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand suspending a detachable central element, presenting a fine quality large carved green Tour...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum. ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco French Cut Diamond Burma Ruby Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum this wonderful Art Deco bangle from ca 1925 is a true piece of art on the wrist. With fine hand engraving on either side ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bespoke Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 0.95ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, bezel set in platinum on 18ct white gold with 12 rose cut diamonds along the bar. Centre diamond 0.95ct (estimated), Graded in setting as Colour: J, Cl...
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1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace pendant clock, designed by Gübelin. Very rare pendant watch necklace, created in Switzerland during the art deco period by Eduard Jakob Gübelin for Gübelin & Co...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring 60 old European, single, and transitional cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 4.70 cara...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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

Theodore B. Starr, Art Deco, 2.95 Carats Antique Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique and beautifully hand crafted ring by influential New York Jeweler Theodore B. Starr, displays an antique marquise cut diamond weighing 2.95 carats with a hidden halo made...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

2.54 Carat Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Solitaire Diamond Ring is a stunning diamond ring known for its exceptional clarity and brilliance. This diamond features a size of 2.54 carats, making it a luxurious and eye-cat...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet 5.5 Carats
Located in Montgomery, AL
Absolutely Stunning!! This lovely Art Deco, 1920 - 1940, Bracelet is stunning!! Completely detailed with multiple cuts of diamonds & sapphires. Bracelet Length: 7 Inches Weight: 28....
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Art Deco Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Emanating elegance and sophistication, comprising a 1920’s platinum Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet of geometric design, finely set with several luminous diamonds, emeralds, and Onyx thr...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Floral Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Floral Eternity Wedding Band. This gorgeous wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring holds beautiful white old cut diamonds g...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings Made circa 1920 A pair of platinum earrings each set with 1 old European cut diamond, 1 baguette cut diamo...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Ring An 18 karat white gold ring reminiscent of mystery setting set with a central old European cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.4 carats, fra...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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

Art Deco Certified Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Certified Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Brooch A platinum brooch set with an emerald cut G colored diamond with a clarity grade of SI1 weighing 2.10 carats, 2 Colombian emeral...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.30ct Diamond and Pearl Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully Art Deco, this wonderful pair of earrings feature a top old cut diamond with a pearl hanging below. Each diamond has been expertly claw set into the platinum mounts, they...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

4.23 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
4.23 carat diamond platinum Art Deco Ring circa 1920 Magnificent Art Deco ring with a shield-shape ring head, en pavé set with 32 diamonds, a...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Faint Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Faint Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This gorgeous art deco three stone ring is crafted in platinum. The top of the ring has three ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Spinel and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A fine example of an Art Deco Diamond and Spinel ring. The central spinel measuring 1 carat 25 points, surrounded by old European cut Diamonds...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival
Located in New York, NY
A museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring with a central Scarab carved in Green Chrysoprase of great beauty. The Scarab is surrounded by a halo of sparkling ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one round mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats. Accented by 16 rose cut diamonds with a tota...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. This incredible art deco old mine diamond ring i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA. This magnificent Art Deco ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum. This ring...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous art deco platinum three diamond ring is crafted in platinum. The top of the ring holds three ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.08 carat sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold curb bracelet; part of our diverse jewelry collectio...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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

Art Deco Half Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum engagement ring circa 1925. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ812D. Scroll down for specification...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k yellow and white gold dangling earrings with 4 old european cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 2.30 carats smaller diamonds 0.1...
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1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.20 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut diamond of 1.20 carats, accompanied with GIA #6234144890 stating the diamond is N color...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco solitaire engagement ring done in platinum with an old european cut diamond in the center. Crisp arrow engravings adorn the shank almost all the way around. #R0288...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with braided shoulders holding old diamond cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 old diamond cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked ,metal tested solid 18K. The...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important Wide Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A very impressive Wide Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet The largest sapphire weighs approx 6.01 ct The other two sapphires weigh approx 7.57 ct Diamond...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k / Plat, circa 1920s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k / Platinum. Set with 1.10 carats of old cut diamonds, this romantic Art Deco ring features a platinum filigree top and a fourteen karat yellow gold undergallery and ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Six Stone Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Six Stone Wedding Band. This amazing band has six old european cut diamonds on the top with delicate filigree work on the gal...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 1.71 Old European Cut Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1920
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco 1920's Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Stone Carat: 1.71 Color: H Clarity: Si1 Accent Stone: 44 Old European Cut Diamonds Color:...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet A bracelet consisting of a pattern of 42 square cut emeralds & 21 square cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Emerald Weight: approximat...
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1920s Vintage Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces and Other Diamond Jewelry and Watches 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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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