Diamond Jewelry
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Period: 19th Century
Gemstone: Diamond
Elizabethan Brooche in Platinum, Diamonds and Natural Pearl
Located in Bilbao, ES
Elizabethan style platinum brooch with antique cut white diamonds and natural pearl in the center
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*Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!...
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1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 18pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1893.
Ring Siz...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Enamel watch diamond 18 k attractive fob watch blue enamel
Located in London, GB
Enamel Blue diamond 18 k attractive fob watch.
Beautiful watch is in very good condition.
All quality bleu enamel on 18 k case and bezel and the dial in two tones.
Attractive dial i...
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1890s European Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold, cultured pearl and diamond crystal ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rich 18ct yellow gold ring featuring five slightly graduated cultured pearls flanked by tiny, sparkly old cut diamond crystals, deliberately mismatched, each one with a s...
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1850s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history,
going back to as far as Middle Ages,
its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901).
...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An original victorian period diamond solitaire engagement ring in 14 karat rose gold. Centered by a 0.75 carat old European cut diamond of H color, SI1 clarity. The mounting featurin...
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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA certified natural and no heat. Two nice old mine cut diamonds. Handmade Victorian ring...
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1890s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French 19th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Charming antique ring, it is set with 2 brilliant-cut diamonds set on either side of a cushion-cut sapphire. On both sides, on the st...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800.
The unheated cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, 3.34cts, set within naturalistic trellis work, filled with 16 old-cut dia...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique cameo brooch with 14K gold frame and diamond. This brooch is from the second half of the 19th century. This classic cameo is c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Carved Shank Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful diamond ring dates back to the Victorian era and is all handmade. The centre diamond weighs 0.40 carat and they graduate in size, with the two adjacent each weighing 0...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 6.0Cts Diamonds and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian 18k Gold, Silver and 6.0cts. Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Blue Guilloché Enamel Ring
c.1840s
Believed to be a descendant of the bagues au firmament...
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19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Russian Alexandrite 18k Gold Antique Design Ring with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exceptional Russian Alexandrite Ring wrapped in an antique chequerboard design – popular motif in the ’60s of the XIX century.
Alexandrite w...
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1860s Thai Romantic Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM NO HEAT RUBY DIAMOND 5.04 CARAT ANTIQUE NECKLACE & BOX! Finest Untreated Ruby Crowned With 3.82 Carats of Sparkling Old Mine...
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19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique, 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring set with an oval, cabochon cut turquoise surrounded with twelve old cut diamonds and with three old cuts on each side in the shank (in t...
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1880s English Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
The setting of this feminine antique ring represents a flower whose heart is adorned with a natural yellow sapphire held in a closed settin...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold, 1890
A truly fine and highly collectable bracelet, it is perfect for special occasions and a great addition to any jewelry collection. ...
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1890s European Art Deco Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Diamond and Sapphire Silver Top Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This elegant sapphire and diamond Victorian bracelet contains a saturated dark blue sapphire surrounded by Old Mine Cut diamonds. It is flanked by diamond encrusted wavy banner-like ...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau brooch that can also be worn a choker pendant.
18ct gold with French hallmarks with Plique-a-jour enamelling.
Old cut diamonds with natural pearl.
Central diamon...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Large Antique Diamond Pendant or Clip with Old Mine & Rose Cuts, Approx 1.98 Ctw
Located in Danvers, MA
An absolutely stunning Victorian period Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Dress Clip with super fiery old mine cut & rose cut diamonds along with a sizable lustrous pearl drop. Just gorgeou...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring. Featuring one round mixed cut emerald weighing approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by two old European cut diamo...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Victorian Gold and Garnet Pendant with a Diamond Star
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian oval pendant set with a large deep red carbuncle garnet incrusted with a six pointed star at the centre set with a large cushion cut diamond surrounded by s...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Three Stone Emerald and Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Antique Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 10 karat rose gold Victorian ring features a timeless three-stone design with an a diamond center in between two emeralds, a popular configuration during the Victorian era. The ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 1897 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 5.5
Head measurements: 9.50mm in width
Shank maximum width: 2.45mm
Weight: 2.40 grams
18K yellow gold three-across diamo...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond 10k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Sapphire Diamond 10k Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing 1.72 carats. Accented by six senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximat...
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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Victorian-era ring, crafted around the 1880s, is an exquisite example of the period's intricate and opulent designs. The ring features a central royal blue sapphire flanked by t...
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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with classic elegance. The pendant is skillfully carved from what appears to be jet or charcoal, providing a deep, matte contrast to the gleaming gold-tone bail that attaches it to a chain.
During the 19th century, jet was established as a gemstone for mourning, and demand for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era led to extensive excavations of jet in Whitby. Victorian Whitby Jet jewelry...
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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.52 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful antique diamond cluster ring. The head of the ring dates back to the Victorian era and the diamonds are all bright white chunky old cuts. The central diamon...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.45 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half-Hoop Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Victorian era 2.45 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. With a center Old Mine Cut diamond that is estimated to be 0.88 carats and M-N color & ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian 18ct gold and diamond pendant/brooch necklace made in France during the 19th century.
*Please note: all other items in...
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19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Cufflinks with Rose Cut Diamond - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exceptionally stylish pair of Victorian 14ct gold & diamond cufflinks, made circa 1890.
The pair features a wonderful antique gold tone colour that d...
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald & Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Crescent Design - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of antique Victorian 18ct gold emerald and diamond earrings, made c.1890.
Captivating upon first glance and enchanting with a celestial...
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
A Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl And Diamond Bangle Bracelet , circa 1880's
Located in Firenze, IT
The hinged bangle centering two oval cat's eye chrysoberyl within a surround of rose cut diamonds, completed by rose diamond shoulders; mounted in eighteen karat gold; diameter: 2¼in...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings (5.60 + 5.10cts)
Located in London, GB
Introducing a rare and exquisite pair of old mine cut diamond earrings, each boasting a stunning 5.60 and 5.10 carats respectively.
The diamonds are circa 1880s (Victorian). The set...
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1880s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Jelly Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a horseshoe form featuring a row of jelly opal cabochons
Transparent colorless body with spectral play-of-color
Ranging in size from 2.5 to 3.5 mm round
Bead set with ha...
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1870s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Fulmer 3.21 CTW Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.49 carats
Transparent medium orangey yellow in color - bead set
With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds
Weighing a...
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1880s Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 3.92 CTW Peruzzi Cut Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Peruzzi cut diamond weighing approximately 3.20 carats
J color with VS2 clarity - set in a silver-topped square form bezel
Flanked by round cut emeralds in silver-toppe...
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1840s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bird Diamond Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A stunning diamond brooch in a bird design.
1.14 carat of single cut pave diamonds; 4.67 grams of silver.
An easy brooch fastening mechanism.
4.5 cm ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece would be made on order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from date of order. Please note that there could be slight variations in final stone content and ca...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Antique Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Suite, Rowlands & Frazer, London, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Important Antique Earrings and Pendant Suite. Lyre-shaped pendant and earring set in the original fitted box signed Rowlands & Frazer, London, c. 1860. Considered one of the most i...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany Antique 19th Century Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Cufflinks, c. 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
18K Tiffany & Co. antique cufflinks, back to back, bezel set, one with a center diamond and bright blue sapphire, the other with a diamond and a vivid red ruby. The long oval cuffli...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond And Moonstone Man in the Moon Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 19th century man in the moon ring, set in silver and gold with a carved moonstone within a rose diamond. On a gold reeded shank with bifurcated shoulders and gold under bezel....
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Diamond And Natural Pearl Shell Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond and pearl shell brooch c.1880s, the three-dimensional scallop shell of oval outline set throughout with old European brilliant cut diamonds in silver ba...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Magnificent Antique Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1800
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Georgian diamond drop earrings c.1800, each earring set to the top with an old European brilliant cut diamond in a...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Set Cluster Floral Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering on an old mine-cut diamond within a surround of old cut diamonds with floral motif, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1890
Size/Dimensions: US size 7
Diamond: Approximate t...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 4.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Victorian era 4.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. The cushion shaped stone is GIA certified to be K color & SI1 clarity. Set in a multi-claw prong setting, with cutout details to the slightly split shank. Hallmarked for English origin. Circa 1890.
Fits like a size 6 approximately (sizable).
Accompanied by GIA Report (see photo gallery...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Beautiful Antique Emerald and Diamond Hinged Bangle, Circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late Victorian emerald and diamond bangle c.1890s, designed as a graduated row of eleven clusters, the largest in the centre and tapering to each side, each set with an e...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled in silver and gold depicting a dragonfly i...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
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1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in ...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.34 Carat Diamond and 22k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive 1.34 carat diamond and 22 carat rose gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our diverse collection of Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry.
This stunning antique solitaire ring has been crafted in 22k rose gold...
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1880s British Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold & Silver Conch Pearl, Diamond & Pearl Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique rose gold, conch pearl, diamond, and pearl bracelet, comprising one oval pink conch pearl, ten seed pearls, two old mine cut diamonds, and fifty-four rose cut diamonds, se...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond star pendant, sterling silver necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful antique diamond star pendant.
A wonderful twelve point star with smaller rays peeking out from between the larger points.
To the centre there is a superb old cut diamond with an estimated 0.40ct weight, this is surrounded by a mesmerising plethora of old cut and cushion cut diamonds giving this star the most alluring twinkle.
It is crafted in cool crisp sterling silver, this was common on Victorian diamond pieces as the fresh silver tone enhances the colour of the diamonds.
Stars were a very popular motif in Victorian jewellery and they still are today, they provided a symbol of guidance, light and wisdom.
This beautiful antique star pendant...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6 grams.
Main old cut diamond is 0.83 ct .
Totally is all old cut diamond about 3 ct.
Totally is ruby and sapphire 0.25.
Ring size is US 6.2 ...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 3.75 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold crescent moon-shaped form
Prong set throughout with old mine cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 3.75 carats total
H color with VS2 to SI2 clarity
Accent...
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1860s Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing our Victorian era 18ct yellow gold diamond ring. Crafted during a period spanning from 1837 to 1901, this piece exemplifies the distinct design aesthetics that the Victor...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow 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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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