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Gemstone: Diamond
French Antique 1.06 Carat Rose- Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with 8 rose- cut diamonds on openwork, half of the ring band is engraved with geometric designs of navy blue enamel. Total di...
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2010s French Romantic Diamond Jewelry

Materials

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

Gubelin 3 Carat No Heat Burmese Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new blue sapphire ring. The ring's center stone is 3.01 carat Burmese blue sapphire certified by Gubeline Gem Lab as natural, unheated,...
Category

2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

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

Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCoultre JLC 18K white gold deployment clasp...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Classic Diamond Platinum Wreath Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The most elegant diamond necklace! 51.14 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamond set in platinum. Features diamonds from approximately 1 cara...
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2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Opal 9.14 Carat Diamonds Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycombs Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 9.14 Carat Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycombs Ring This ring is full of sweeteness!!! Yellow honeycombs of 18K Gold meets with multicolor confeture of Yellow, P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

AGL Thai Certified 6.19 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new 6.19 carat emerald ring. The emerald has been certified by AGL Thai as a natural emerald with minor oil. The total diamond weight is 1.23 carat and the ...
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2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

16.9 Carat Chrysoberyl Diamond Gold Ring, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
16.9 Carat Chrysoberyl Diamond Gold Ring. Center stone Chrysoberyl weighting 16.94 Ct on a wide-band engraved with lattice design accented with brilliant-cut Diamonds. Originally purchased on a Sotheby’s auction London. 1990. A very unusual and interesting design, almost a gunmetal polished Gold that looks amazing on hand. The three main varieties of chrysoberyl are ordinary yellow-to-green chrysoberyl, cat's eye or cymophane, and alexandrite. This particular stone is changing colour with different ambient lighting...
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Late 20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold

Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring. Ruby diamond halo ring. Red gemstone ring. July birthstone ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Gemstones: Ru...
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2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14.76 Carats Natural Zambian Emerald with Diamonds 4.74 Carats and 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning natural Zambian Emerald bracelet which has Emerald of very high quality and diamonds of very good quality . it has vsi clar...
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2010s Indian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold 6.11CT Oval Shape Natural Opal 0.17CT Diamond Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Elegant and opulent! Opal is always a semi-precious stone that you will not be disappointed with! Spectacular 14k solid yellow gold pendant made up of 6.11 carats gem Opal in a clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14k White and Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring! The Oval Cut Cabochon Turquoise is 6.63 Carats and has a halo of 18 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.65 Carats (Clarity: SI2, Color: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Art-Deco Style Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Bangle: An elegant bangle, it features 5 pink sapphires weighing 0.15 carat and 4 white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.10 ca...
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2010s Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White G...

AJD Golden Brown Tourmaline and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant Golden Brown Tourmaline in 18K rich yellow gold ring. This unique ring features an oval sparkling Tourmaline, 9.7 X 7.4 MM, est 2.6 ct. enh...
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20th Century Brazilian Artisan Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Eostre Type A Red Jadeite, Morganite and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
The Type A Red Jadeite is situated in the middle of the flower motif surrounded by a circle of diamonds. On the outer layer, there are multiple pear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Morganite, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Statement Open Gold Links and Pave Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lock Open Polished Gold Links and Diamond Band Ring. Featuring a link Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.13tcw. Hand crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Diamond Open Work Dome Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 1900's diamond dome cocktail ring. 17 old mine brilliant cut diamonds, set in a 14k yellow gold setting with open scroll work and cut out top. 17 old mine brilliant cut di...
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Early 20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Royal Blue Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Royal Blue Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a single cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Royal Blue Kashmir sapphire in an...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut coral This ring comes with certificate of authenticity. De...
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20th Century French Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
An 18ct Yellow Gold ring showcasing a Ceylon Sapphire (1.59ct), and 16 Diamonds totalling 0.18ct.
Category

2010s Australian Victorian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Halo Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold double chain halo necklace with accented diamonds on the chain. There are a total of 42 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.46 carats total weight. In the center t...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II Diamond & Sapphire Set Watch 116759SANR
Located in London, GB
A white gold GMT-Master II by Rolex. The black dial dial has applied hour markers and features the date and the arrow-tipped GMT second time zone hand. The bidirectional rotatable bezel features 34 baguette cut diamonds, 11 baguette cut sapphires and a single trillion cut sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 0.92 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Dubai, UAE
If you want something unique and for convenient price so Padparadscha sapphire diamond ring is right for you. Padparadscha sapphire is one of the rarest gemstones of the world. Suns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Graduated White Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
These White Coral beads were purchased as part of an estate before being made into this classic 24 inch graduated hand strung White Coral Necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Coral, White Diamond

Illusion Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS pair of classic diamond drop earrings. 4.36 carats of F color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. These earrings are full of life -- very bril...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.05 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer ...
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1990s European Retro Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Cartier 1895 1.03 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A radiant cut engagement ring made, signed and numbered by Cartier. Part of the 1895 Collection of Cartier. Set with a 1.03 carats radiant cut diamond center stone that GIA certified...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dalben Rose Cut Diamonds White Gold Small Floral Earrings
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design diamond floral drop earrings mounted in 18 kt white gold with 6 white rose cut diamonds total weight 0,47 carat. Earrings dimension: max width 10 mm , height without le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

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

10 carat Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An amazing diamond full of sparkle and brilliance! A rare and most sought after rectangular shape! GIA certified Fancy Yellow 10.17 carat SI2 center diamond. 1.55 carats of white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

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

1970s Mediterranean Coral Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring in shrimp design was fashioned in the 1970's in Italy. Carved Mediterranean coral accented by 19 pavé diamonds weighing approximately 0,39 carats. Mounted in 14K white gol...
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Late 20th Century Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 0.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Déclaration D'Amour Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand : Cartier Name : Solitaire DÉCLARATION D'Amour Material : Diamond (D0.51ct F-VS1-VG), Pt950 platinum Comes with : Cartier Case,GIA Certificate(Aug 2008),Cartier repair certifi...
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Early 2000s French Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stefan Hafner Chandelier Lariat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Stefan Hafter chandelier lariat necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and set with brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 2.77 carats. A delicate and timeless ...
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2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9.98 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A gorgeous Zambian Emerald stone weighing 9.98 carats of an ideal colour and great lustre, completely transparent with very few naturally occurin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Twin Bypass Ring in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European cut diamond twin bypass ring set in platinum. The centerpieces of this ring are two Old European cut diamonds both accompanied by GIA repor...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stephen Russell Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 3.35 Carat, E VS2
Located in New York, NY
Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring; 3.35ct; 32 Diamonds .25ct, by Stephen Russell. Accompanied by GIA Certificate No.115...
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2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

18ct Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Set in 18carat yellow gold and weighing 9.8 grams, this ring features 85 Baguette Cut Diamonds weighing 0.42carat in total. The ring size is an M.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Trouble Snake Pendant Necklace 80cm
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:BOUCHERON Name:Trouble pendant necklace Material :Diamond, Onyx, 750 K18 WG white gold Comes with:Boucheron Box,Case, Pouch,Boucheron Guarantee (...
Category

Early 2000s French Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 0.71"(18.1mm) long x 0.52"(13.2mm)" wide Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, c...
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2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Y Gold 1.76 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Y Gold 1.76 TCW Certified $1,690 121433 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! These Tourmaline earrings have been C...
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2010s American Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

18k Gold Deco Style Pendant with Opal and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco is the influence for the design of this modern pendant. This piece features a opal center rosecut stone with a black onyx backing to create a rich blue/green color. Fabricated in 18k gold, with a geometric rim of diamonds around the opal. This is a fashionable pendant which is beautiful worn alone, or layered with other necklaces. The pendant hangs from a gold round link chain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Auction - 2.11 Carat Round Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Stones weighing over 40 points each weighing 2.11 Carats. Diamonds are IJ color, SI clarity. Set in 18 Karat White Gold
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2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lavender Jadeite, Amethyst and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One lavender jadeite, amethyst and diamond 18K rose gold cocktail ring featuring one oval cabochon jadeite measuring 17.52 x 14.02 x 6.50 millimeters with a Mason Kay Grade A certifi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. This stunning ring features a 4 carat octagonal, step cut, transparent green Colombian Emerald, surround...
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Late 20th Century Colombian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels No Enhancement Burmese 12.01 carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set with natural no enhancement oval old cut Burmese 12.01 carat sapphire, surrounded by 14 fine quality brilliant shape dia...
Category

1980s French Artist Vintage Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The cherry...
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Early 2000s German Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning oxblood coral and diamond cocktail ring. The ring features a beautiful deep red "oxblood" coral cabochon set in 18k white gold and surroun...
Category

2010s Italian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 2.41 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 2.41ct emerald cut diamond in a platinum three-stone setting with two elongated step cut trapezoid side diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Mark Coupe Resonator 18k Gold Ladies Watch 40pt Diamond Bezel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and well-made ladies' Tiffany & Co. Resonator wrist watch by Mark Coupe features a 21mm solid 18k yellow gold cushion shaped case decorated wit...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

WGI certified 10.70 carat emerald cut diamond - 1.40 carat trillion cut diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
"950" platinium elegant ring designed with 1 emerald cut center natural diamond weighing 10.70 carat surronded by 2 trillion natural cut diamonds weighing 1.40 carat. Quality of the...
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2010s Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Multi Shaped Multi Gemstone Earring With Diamonds & Butterfly Design
Located in New York, NY
18Kt gold: 3.78gms Diamond: 1.3cts Silver: 17.78gms Emerald: 4.73cts Ruby: 0.10cts Sapphire: 93.9cts Size:68X30 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...

Citrine and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sleek orangey citrine and diamond ring in high polish 18K yellow gold centering one emerald cut citrine weighing 18 ct. framed by eight round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.80 ct....
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.75 This sparkling eternity band features 30 round brilliant cut diamonds set in cl...
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20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lavender Jade and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One lavender jade and diamond 14K yellow gold ring with ornate designer accents throughout and centering one oval cabochon jade measuring 18.5 x 14 x 8 mm. with GIA Report No. 521288...
Category

20th Century Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

White South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
White South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring White 18 Karat Gold is made in the form of frozen brushwood, which glitters in the sun, 40 Diamonds add glitter to it. With it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Owl Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.10 ct approx Chain sold separately Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, this pendant is enriched with 0.10 carats of dazzling diamonds, nee...
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Edwardian Three Stone Ring Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This antique ring was skillfully handcrafted sometime during the Edwardian design period ( 1900-1920 ). The setting is platinum and features 3 larger brillinat cut Diamonds weighing ...
Category

20th Century Edwardian Diamond Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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

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