Diamond Jewelry
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45,429
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2,901
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Period: 1930s
Gemstone: Diamond
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Tulip Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat - I color with SI2 clarity
Talon set with a pierced trellis gallery then flanked by cathedral shoulders featuring ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 3.01 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 3.01 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut diamond of 3.01 carats, accompanied with GIA #6475660347 stating the diamon...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten Diamonds here, the largest in the center is brilliant cut Ø 2mm /0.03ct, color ca. F, ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond of 2.70 carats, accompanied by GIA #2231159303 stating the diamond is N color, VS1 clarity, ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Old-cut diamond earrings, 1.20ct, Scandinavia, first half of the 20th ce
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old classic earrings on hooks made of 18-carat white gold
A beautiful, timeless, classic form of earrings
Set with diamonds in the former brilliant cut "old" with a total weight of a...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Fine & V Rare Art-Deco Rolex 18K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Cocktail Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The unusually shaped hinged Case is the pivotal feature of
this exquisite & extremely rare Art-Deco ladies Rolex cocktail watch
Despite its age,...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Opal Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 10.5 x 13.0 mm bezel set in platinum-topped gold
Transparent white in body color with spectral play-of-color
Featuring a halo ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown with Platinum clusters melted into solid 18K Rose Gold . Central stone is marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old Europea...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.12 CTW Diamond Carved Rock Crystal Platinum Artemis Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion-shaped tablet of transparent and partially frosted rock crystal
Carved to depict the Greek goddess Artemis walking with a dog and carrying a bow
Measu...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1930s Diamond Sapphire Platinum Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently handcrafted in platinum, this Art Deco straight line bracelet - or today known as tennis bracelet is mint condition, seemingl...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Opal Diamond Platinum Ivy Bombé Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 8.0 x 12.0 mm
Translucent black in body color with spectral play-of-color
Bezel set with a pierced ivy motif bombé surround
Bead s...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Ring Platinum With 2.54 Ctw Sapphires Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Toi Et Moi ring designed by Raymond C. Yard.
An exceptional toi et moi ring, created in America during the art deco period by the...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1930s Diamond Gold Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Antique Art Deco 1930s Diamond and plaque style ring, in 18ct gold engraved setting.
18ct white gold single stone Diamond ring. Round brilliant cut Diamond square grain set in centre...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Marzo Sapphire And Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1930
By Marzo
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco sapphire and diamond drop earrings, by Marzo, with tops set with cabochon-cut sapphires, in rub over settings and watermelon cut Ceylon sapphire drops...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.86 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut sapphire weighing 1.00 carats - transparent medium blue in color
Natural Burmese in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment
Bezel set in platinu...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari emerald and diamond ring, Italian, circa 1930
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a square emerald cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in a open back claw setting with an approximate wei...
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1930s Italian Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Nordic Ring natural 5ctw Sapphire 0.6ct Diamond 18K Gold ØUS8.25 /4.53gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster/cocktail Ring, Swedish hand-made with fifteen clusters in White gold boasting natural Ceylon Sapphires and a natural Diamond.
The crown measures 22mm x 13 mm x 5.5 m...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and handcrafted in 18 karat white gold this flexible link Art Deco French bracelet from ca 1930 is set with lively white bright old cu...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.70 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round domed form pavé set throughout with old mine cut diamonds
With additional diamonds bead set in square form shoulders
Collectively weighing approximately 2.70 cara...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 5.84 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Circle Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a tiered circular form centering a 8.0 mm round pearl
Cream in body color with strong iridescence and excellent luster
With alternating tiers of diamonds, rubies, and sa...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1931 Date Platinum Art Deco 1.00 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1931 (Engraved on inner shank)
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.75
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.5 grams
Center Diamond Details: 1.00ct, Natural Diamond, Ol...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.62 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Floating Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.88 carat - transparent medium blue
Bezel set with a pierced floating halo surround of old European cut diamonds
Weighing app...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These vintage diamond chandelier earrings feature a bow and floral design motif and were crafted in the 1930's in 14KT white gold and 14KT yellow gold. The earrings feature approximately 2CT round diamonds...
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1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1930s Platinum .69ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8 grams
Center Diamond Details:
GIA Report#:5234080655
Weight: .69ct total weight
Cut: ...
Category
1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco Platinum Bracelet is covered in Diamonds mostly round but also it has a center marquise Diamond. There are 86 round Diamonds and 22 true Blue Sapphires. The ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Dangle Earrings In Platinum With 10.52 Ctw In Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum dangle earrings
Magnificent antique dangle drop earrings, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This beautiful pair was carefully cra...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco French 5.48 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an east to west row of channel set step-cut rubies weighing approximately 3.40 carats
Transparent medium purplish red in color - accented by milgrain edges
Flanked by buckl...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa
Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold
Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or Platinum and three natural Diamonds of old European Diamond cut, hand - made cut.
...
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1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Wedding Band Single Cut Art Deco Antique 1930s Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco 1930's Diamond Wedding Band Platinum Anniversary Ring
Highlights 6 Matching Clean and Colorless Natural Antique Single-Cut Diamonds.
Ensures 10...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Burmese ruby and diamond earrings, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby...
Category
1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Black Onyx, Crystal, Diamond & Tourmaline Earrings
By Kasturjewels
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A pretty art deco inspired drop earring set on silver with 14kt gold push backs for the ears.
Single cut diamonds (1.55 carat); Crystal & Tourmaline (18 carat); Black Onyx (0.80 car...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Two - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. and square pave set old diamond cut natural Diamond Ø 2mm ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Late Art Deco 1.50ctw Diamond Bangle Hinged 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Late Art Deco Early Retro 1.50ctw Diamond Hinged 18K Gold Vintage Bangle Bracelet , Circa 1937
History reborn in shimmering Gold, this diamond bracelet bridges the gap between 1937'...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K and Platinum Antique Wedding Diamond Ring handmade in Sweden in 1933.
Larger Old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.56 ct. + 2 minors Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct. each of the...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Art deco platinum diamond and sapphire ring
Located in Malmö, SE
Art deco platinum diamond and sapphire ring
18 old and 8/8 cut diamond total approx. 0.80 ctv G-I / VS-P, ring size 16.5 mm US ...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
art-deco platinium sapphire ring 2cts and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
late Art Deco ring in 18k white gold and platinum.
(French mark)
It is adorned with a natural oval sapphire of approximately 2 carats enhanced by a surround of 18 diamonds.
Weight...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Ring .80ct Single Cut Diamonds Original 1930's Antique Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring .80ct Round Platinum
Featuring a Dark Blue .60 Carat Genuine Natural Round Sapphire Center
12 Genuine ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellent emerald and diamond tablet ring. This piece has been created using components of an authentic Art Deco necklace a...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1937 Earrings 0.4 ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Swedish Earrings with parts in solid Yellow 18K Gold and 18K White Gold / or Platinum. Flexible constructions, each piece with four bezel set rose cut Diamonds and likely n...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.67ct Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Art Deco era platinum eternity band, circa 1930, features pave-set antique single-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.67 carats. The intricately hand-engrav...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.25
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 1.6grams
Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Rose Cut, .50ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Cl...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French ring Gold and platinum 1 carat ruby and diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ring in 18k gold and platinum. It is made up of three stones, a natural ruby of approximately 1 carat (0.8 x 0.6 x 0.3) deep color and very good quality,
two diamonds sur...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Ruby 9k White Gold Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.29 carat diamond and 0.01 carat ruby, 9 karat white gold Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders brooch; part of our diver...
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1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Art Deco Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings. Featuring six old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximate...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Superb Art-Deco 3-Stone 1.35ct Old-European Cut Diamond Ring in 18K & Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This stunning piece of jewellery
is dating back to an Art-Deco period - circa 1930's,
yet it's in beautiful condition &
of rather unusual rarely seen design
~~
Featuri...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring. Featuring three old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.40 carat, graded J-K color, VS-SI clarity. Crafted in...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Band .75ct Single Cuts Genuine 1930s Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s Anniversary Band .75ct Single Cuts Diamond Platinum Ring
Stunning Piece Featuring Matching Clean and Colorless Natural Mined Single C...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire 1.60 Carat Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Cluster Ring features a stunning combination of diamonds and sapphires, making it a unique and eye-catching piece. Here i...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.01 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.75
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.1 grams
Center Sapphire Details:
Weight: 2.01ct total weight
Cut: Elongated Emeral...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 0.55ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, I Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Engagement Ring: This captivating piece features a 0.55-carat old mine-cut diamond at its heart, boasting I color and SI1 clarity. The center diamond is securely set within b...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Nouveau style bee brooch pin set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Designed in yellow gold, its head is set with two brightly hued round cut peridots for eyes. The thorax of th...
Category
1930s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Convertible diamond necklace/bracelet, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Convertible diamond necklace/bracelet. Set with twenty-five cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined ...
Category
1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Dubai, DU
A beautiful example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this dress ring circa 1930 features step-cut sapphires and rubies, as well as 0.75 ct. of cushion-shaped diamonds, artfully arranged in...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.27 CTW European Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carat - K color with SI2 clarity
Set by stylized split prongs in a pierced ornate mounting depicting scrolling flora...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.12ct Original 1930's Antique Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.12ct Round Platinum
Featuring a Blue 1.00 Carat Genuine Natural Round Sapphire Center
4 Genuine Antiq...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Genuine Antique Deco Diamond Ring .62ct Round Brilliant 1930's Antique Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring .62ct Platinum
Showcasing a Genuine .50ct G-H/VS Old European Cut Natural Mined Diamond at its Center
...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ruby Onyx and Diamond Classic Car Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb vintage brooch. The piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a classic car from the 1930s. Automobiles of the 1930s exhibited many notable...
Category
1930s Vintage Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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