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Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant, c.1860s
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant, c.1860s

Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant, c.1860s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1860s. comes this stunning mid-Victorian Maltese cross pendant. Crafted by hand in 15 carat yellow gold, the pendant features a central old cut diamond of 0.20 carat, w...

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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant C. 1850
Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant C. 1850

Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850 This very fine antique Maltese cross is crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold).

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 14k Gold

An Edwardian 15K Gold & 0.15ct Old-European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Stick Pin
An Edwardian 15K Gold & 0.15ct Old-European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Stick Pin

An Edwardian 15K Gold & 0.15ct Old-European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Stick Pin

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Antique Stick Pin is Edwardian, dating back to beginning of XXc Crafted in 15K Yellow Gold it's finely detailed throughout, designed as Maltese cross featuring an Old-Eur...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Diamond and Emerald Maltese Cross on a Pearl and Platinum Chain
Antique Diamond and Emerald Maltese Cross on a Pearl and Platinum Chain

Antique Diamond and Emerald Maltese Cross on a Pearl and Platinum Chain

By Glorious Antique Jewelry

Located in London, GB

An antique emerald and diamond maltese cross pendant in yellow gold and silver, designed as a Maltese cross, set with square step cut and pear cut emeralds, accented by rose cut diam...

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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck
Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck

Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck

Located in Venice, CA

Circa the Edwardian era, this Maltese Cross is masterfully made in platinum and encrusted with 85 Old Mine and Old European Cut diamonds.

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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Antique Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Shaped Ring in Silver-Topped Gold
Antique Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Shaped Ring in Silver-Topped Gold

Antique Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Shaped Ring in Silver-Topped Gold

Located in New York, NY

An antique late Victorian period diamond and ruby ring of navette-shaped design, comprising old mine-cut diamonds and a central maltese cross of rubies, with engraved scrollwork on t...

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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Diamond and Gold Crown Pin, 19th Century
Diamond and Gold Crown Pin, 19th Century

Diamond and Gold Crown Pin, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 2 in L 1.25 in

Diamond and Gold Crown Pin, 19th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A royal crown of stylized design, bezel set with a cushion-cut diamond, below a rose diamond Maltese cross, the borders and bands set with rose diamonds that graduate in size, many w...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Maltese Diamond Pendant/Brooch
19th Century Maltese Diamond Pendant/Brooch

19th Century Maltese Diamond Pendant/Brooch

Located in London, GB

IMPORTANT 19th CENTURY MALTESE CROSS DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH, of openwork design, set with old cut diamonds totalling approx. 13 ct.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1830s This late Georgian – early Victorian era antique Maltese cross is finely crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front – silver; back – gold) and embellished with sparkling o...

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Maltese Cross Pendant
Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Maltese Cross Pendant

Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Maltese Cross Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Georgian diamond Maltese cross pendant that is a perfect gift for the holidays.

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1850s Unknown Georgian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Diamond Platinum Maltese Cross Brooch
Tiffany & Co Art Deco Diamond Platinum Maltese Cross Brooch

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Diamond Platinum Maltese Cross Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco platinum Maltese cross brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with approx. 3.00ctw in old European cut diamonds, center stone is approx. 0.55ct, I/SI-I1.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing Victorian Maltese cross brooch/pendant created in England on the turn of 19-20th century.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a Maltese cross with each extension bezel set with a stylized triangular cut diamonds, approximately 1.00 carats total Centering a bezel set single cut diamond weighing ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Diamond, Silver & Rose Gold Maltese Cross Pin/Pendant
Georgian Diamond, Silver & Rose Gold Maltese Cross Pin/Pendant

Georgian Diamond, Silver & Rose Gold Maltese Cross Pin/Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late Georgian - early Victorian period Maltese cross pin/pendant created in the 1870's. The pin is made of silver and rose gold and set with cushion cut diamonds of total weight appr...

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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Victorian Diamond Silver-Topped 18K Gold Antique Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Victorian Diamond Silver-Topped 18K Gold Antique Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Victorian Diamond Silver-Topped 18K Gold Antique Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a silver-topped Maltese cross form suspending from a tapered bale Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.89 carats L color with VS2 clarity - prong se...

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1850s Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross
Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross

Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Georgian brooch in the shape of a Maltese cross in silver with gold backing and open-set gemstones (peridot, sapphire, citrine, demantoid and almandine garnet, and spinel); the geo...

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1840s British Georgian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, S...

Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Ring

Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 This unique 18K yellow gold antique ring is designed as a stylized diamond-set platinum Maltese cross flanked by four chased gold openwork floral designs in the Art Nouvea...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Early Victorian Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Early Victorian Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch

Early Victorian Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Early Victorian Maltese Cross Diamond Brooch A stunning early Victorian diamond maltese cross brooch, with a brilliant-cut diamond in the center, and with four arms widening from th...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

A symbol of protection, the Maltese cross is set with four bright sparkling triangular cut diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a Maltese cross with each extension bezel set with a stylized triangular cut diamonds, approximately 1.00 carats total Centering a bezel set single cut diamond weighing ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, Maltese Cross, 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, Maltese Cross, 15 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, Maltese Cross, 15 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

It is set to the centre with Rose cut diamond chips in an unusual design of a Maltese Cross with a single Ruby either side.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mesh Pattern Golf Ball, Rubber Core Maltese Cross, circa 1920
Vintage Mesh Pattern Golf Ball, Rubber Core Maltese Cross, circa 1920

Vintage Mesh Pattern Golf Ball, Rubber Core Maltese Cross, circa 1920

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The ball has an unusual diamond mesh pattern with a 'Maltese Cross' on both poles of the ball, manufactured by Leyland and Birmingham Rubber Co.

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1920s English Sporting Art Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Rubber

Antique Diamond Enamel Cross Medal Knight Order Of Leopold
Antique Diamond Enamel Cross Medal Knight Order Of Leopold

Antique Diamond Enamel Cross Medal Knight Order Of Leopold

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

It is crafted in silver, adorned with enamel (average condition) and rose cut diamonds. The piece depicts a Maltese cross with ball tipped finials and wreath of oak or laurels.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Silver

Regency Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch
Regency Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch

Regency Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch

Located in London, GB

A diamond Maltese cross in very good condition with a clasp as later addition.

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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

Exceptional diamond Maltese cross pendant brooch, set with 76 old mine circular, oval and cushion-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 4.92 total carats, mounted in silver-topped g...

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1840s Unknown Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An overlapping Medieval-inspired design forms the shape of the maltese cross, which is lined with bold, black enamel and encrusted with sparkling Old Mine cut diamonds.

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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Victorian Maltese Cross Pendant with Diamond
Victorian Maltese Cross Pendant with Diamond

Victorian Maltese Cross Pendant with Diamond

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian maltese cross pendant with an old mine cut diamond at the center.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Elegant Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Maltese Cross Pendant Charm
Elegant Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Maltese Cross Pendant Charm

Elegant Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Maltese Cross Pendant Charm

Located in Palm Beach, FL

There are approximately 2 ct diamonds. This Maltese cross hangs from it's original bale.

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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant

Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique victorian era rose cut diamond peandant in heart designe topped with a swallow bird and a ruby stone with engraved detailed work on the back estimate diamond weight 1.5 carat...

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1870s Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Antique Edwardian Diamond 18K White Gold Fine Reticulated Cross
Antique Edwardian Diamond 18K White Gold Fine Reticulated Cross

Antique Edwardian Diamond 18K White Gold Fine Reticulated Cross

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality estate Edwardian period diamond and 18K white gold reticulated cross. Wonderful size, just under two inches including the original diamond set bale. Early 20th Cent...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...

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1980s French Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Nude Color Ostrich Feather Embellished Dress Gown 10
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Nude Color Ostrich Feather Embellished Dress Gown 10

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Nude Color Ostrich Feather Embellished Dress Gown 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

An exquisite Oscar de la Renta evening gown, masterfully combining glamour and craftsmanship. Designed in a nude-toned illusion net base, the gown features intricate hand embroidery ...

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Early 2000s American Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Victorian heart pendant, crafted in 15ct yellow gold, beautifully embodies th...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring

Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approxi...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled technique centered with a pear shape rose cut diamond decorted with a lotus flower on...

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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond

Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set

Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set Brooch: 1 Old European Cut diamond weighing 9.41 carat Set with 58 marquise cut and 38 round cut diamonds Earrings: 2 center Round diam...

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1970s Italian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings

Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings

$5,950

W 1 in L 1.75 in

Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings from the early 19th Century of foiled crysolite quartz and citrine. Articulated pendant drop with smaller fancy cut stones around central square cut st...

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1820s Portuguese Georgian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Quartz, Citrine, Silver

Antique Art Deco 1930s 74.45 carat Old European Cut Diamond Wide Bracelet
Antique Art Deco 1930s 74.45 carat Old European Cut Diamond Wide Bracelet

Antique Art Deco 1930s 74.45 carat Old European Cut Diamond Wide Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with 3 GIA certified Old European cut center Diamonds; The center one weighing 5.12 carats, O-P color, VS2 clarity, GIA #5161893343. One side weighing 3.71...

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1930s Art Deco Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Platinum

10K White Gold Natural Diamond Royal Blue Topaz Elegant Necklace
10K White Gold Natural Diamond Royal Blue Topaz Elegant Necklace

10K White Gold Natural Diamond Royal Blue Topaz Elegant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Royal Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace Metal Type: 10K White Gold Total Item Weight: 112.9 Grams Sizable: Yes Length: 9.0 in X Width: 25.0 mm X Height: 11.0 mm 1: Primary Stone: Topa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry

Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An elegant pair of Art Deco platinum and diamond drop earrings. Each earring has a floral-inspired top section accented with smaller round diamonds. Below it hangs an open tear-drop...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, circa 1975
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, circa 1975

Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, circa 1975

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting w...

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1970s Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 10k gold heart locket pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats in back foiled old technique pendant lenght 4.5cm dates back to the victorian era 1850/1880.c

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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet
Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet

Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous One of A kind watch by Marina J. An antique Diamond encrusted Edwardian Spaulding & Co Watch with Green Enamel detailing is reworked into a stunning modern piece. The watch ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Maltese Cross

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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Antique Diamond Maltese Cross For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique diamond maltese cross for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect antique diamond maltese cross may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an antique diamond maltese cross has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Vacheron Constantin are consistently popular. An antique diamond maltese cross can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique diamond maltese cross, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Diamond Maltese Cross?

On average, an antique diamond maltese cross at 1stDibs sells for $20,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $76,473 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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