Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Semi Precious Stone Camel
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel.
Gold
Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 1.95ct Emerald Cut Diamonds Fits 14.1x10.3mm GIA
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Experience the elegance of this sophisticated platinum semi mount ring, designed to captivate. It flaunts two stunning emerald cut diamonds, a 0.99 carat with G...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 1.95ct Emerald Cut Diamonds Fits 11.6x7.3 MM GIA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and estate condition adds to its distinct charm. Style: Semi Mount Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.99 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: SI1 Shape: Emerald Cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Emerald Cut Opening Semi-Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience refined elegance with our Platinum Engagement Ring. Crafted in platinum, this exquisite piece features a sophisticated setting for a central diamond, enhanced by two diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Hidden Halo Engagement Ring - 14k 7x5mm Emerald
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 2.48 Carat Emerald Cut G-VVS GIA Diamonds Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
Designed meticulously to fit a cherished stone at its center, this semi mount ring showcases two breathtaking emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14K 585 White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 12.5 mm X Width: 12.5 mm X Height: 5.10 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Tacori Diamond Semi Mount Ring in Platinum
By Tacori
Located in Vienna, VA
This amazing Tacori semi mount ring features a CZ center stone with 2 emerald cut diamonds flanking.
Diamond, Platinum
9 mm. Semi Mount Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Semi-mount ring features a setting framed by vibrant French cut emeralds, with diamond-adorned shoulders adding extra sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
New Tacori Emerald Cut 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18k Gold Platinum Semi Mount 2199
By Tacori
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful NEW Tacori engagement ring is a semi mount 3-stone design currently set with a 1 carat emerald cut cubic zirconia, accented by genuine emerald cut diamonds to either s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Semi-Mount Halo Ring, 14 Karat Gold for Emerald Cut Center Dias .60 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizing. Please c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.91 in W 1.61 in L 1.69 in
Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Accented with 8 old Dutch rose cut diamonds, 3.84 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI-1 clarity. Emerald: Mounted with 1 semi round cabochon cut (7.1 x .2 x 4.5 mm) of a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 5.75 in Dm 12 in
Leather Semi Flush Mount in Emerald Green, Noma, Talabartero Saddle Lamp Collect
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Vintage Gilt Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A circa Mexican 1960 horse sculpture on black base. Measurements: Height: 15" Depth: 6.5" Width: 20.5"
Brass
Majestic Indian Brass-Mounted Wooden Ram Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This large Indian brass-mounted wooden ram figure is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, blending the natural beauty of wood with intricate brass appliqués. The carved...
Brass
Fine Mughal Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
FABULOUS LARGE vintage Mughal / Mogul 22kt yellow gold pendant with genuine irregular size rose cut diamonds ,emeralds , sapphires and ruby insert . Stones make a peacock design with...
Vintage Platinum 1.29ct H VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
A refined and elegant ring featuring a 1.29 carat emerald-cut diamond of a pristine white color. The ring is accented by baguette-cut diamonds, enhancing the central stone's brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
2.40ct Emerald Cut K SI1 Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant vintage engagement ring features a striking 2.10 carat emerald cut diamond, graded K color and SI1 clarity, and certified by GIA. The center stone is beautifully ...
Diamond, Platinum
$62,500
H 1.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
Rare Indian Mughal-Style White Jade Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Jeweled Casket
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exceptional and richly jeweled Indian Mughal-style carved white jade casket, dating to the late nineteenth century / early 20th century circa 1890–1920. This remarkable jewel box ...
Jade, Gold
$3,344Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Cloisonne Phoenix
Located in Brea, CA
A antique unique incredible Chinese gilt sterling silver cloisonne phoenix on wood base, statue features beautiful emamel in blues, greens with jewels , some toning to the silver but...
Silver
Udaipur Green Elephant Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Udaipur green elephant in handcrafted porcelain, hand painted porcelain. With 24-karat gold plated details.
Gold Plate
A Fine Victorian Silver-Gilt And Malachite Jewellery Casket
Located in London, GB
Hallmarks for renowned English Silversmith Edward Farrell London 1837
Malachite, Gold, Silver
Napoleon III Jewelery Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III jewelery box Bonce gold and enamel origin France in perfect condition inside it was reupholstered circa 1900. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and ...
Enamel
$138,700
H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-c...
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
$86,800
H 7 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$138,700
H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and u...
Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, high-quality antique Burmese jewel inlaid solid bronze chinthe sculpture. Dating to the late 19th century, likely originating in the Mandalay region of central Burma, t...
Bronze
Antique Chinese Silver Gilt and Enamel Peacock
Located in Riverdale, NY
Antique Chinese Silver Gilt and Enamel Peacock from the 1940's on hand carved wood stand. Delicately constructed of vermeil sterling with colorful cloisonne enamel accents. Highlight...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London, circa 1970 This magnificent 18K gold and gem-set bust of a king, crafted by George Weil in London, stands as an embodi...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond engagement ring. In 14k white gold. With a ca. 0.82 ct. Old Mine cut white diamond center set and flanked by 6 small round single cut diam...
Diamond, White Gold
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...
Wool
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25 Size 6.25 4.1 gram Handmade, no damage, in good condition 9.8~9.4 mm wide by 5.4 mm deep Top Top ligh...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna
Located in London, GB
This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...
Wood, Bone
Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a beautiful gold color and patina, very nice expression with two narrow lines on the ba...
$8,495Sale Price|31% Off
H 18.5 in W 16.5 in D 14 in L 18.5 in
A 19th Century Onyx & Ormolu-Mounted Orientalist Urn, Attributed Eugène Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century onyx and ormolu-mounted Orientalist style figural urn, Attributed to Eugène Cornu (French, d. 1875) and G. Viot & Cie. The single ovoid...
Onyx, Bronze
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful ...
Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, I color, VS1 clarity. The ring features accenting Round cut Diamonds on the setting wei...
Diamond, Platinum
$50,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$32,614 / set
H 24.41 in W 21.86 in D 8.08 in
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired b...
Bronze
1.25 Carat Exquisite Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Semi-Mount Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.25 Carats Exquisite Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Semi-Mount Ring 9mm Center Stone Suggested Replacement Value: 3,600.00 Can be set with 9.00 or 10.00mm Center Stone We c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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