An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
Hailing from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A splendid late Victorian diamond-set tiara on sale at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
The gemstones are set in a pattern of arches, which flow gradually above trefoil motifs. This enchanting tiara comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
This antique tiara is in very good condition for its age. Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather cas...
Diamond, Platinum
Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
This enchanting piece comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
18k Gold, Gold
Turn of the Century Diamond and Platinum Kokosnik Tiara
Located in London, GB
Should you choose to make this purchase we will delighted to send it to you in a specially designed Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a gift-wrapped Bentley & Skinner...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Small Diamond-Set Tiara
Located in London, GB
This delicate and romantic tiara comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince o...
Diamond
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
This stunning and sophisticated tiara comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Pri...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
This mesmerizing Edwardian diamond-set tiara convertible to a necklace, is part of the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
An early-20th century diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
Adorning its sides are cascading scrolls and delicate floral motifs, weaving together to craft a sublime and inherently feminine design. Part of the Bentley & Skinner’s collection, t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver Plate
Fine Victorian Diamond and Pearl Tiara or Necklace
Located in London, GB
This enchanting tiara comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
A late Victorian diamond tiara/necklace in a case
Located in London, GB
This marvellous and regal late Victorian diamond-set tiara is part of the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the distinguished London jewellers by royal appointment to His Majesty the ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
A turn of 20th century diamond fringe tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
Hailing from the splendid tiara collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, is this 20th century diamond convertible tiara/ne...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Diamond-Set Tiara
Located in London, GB
The elegant late Victorian tiara from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Ralph Lauren Silver Leather Motorcycle Jacket
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ralph Lauren Collection Belted moto jacket Silver metallic coated goatskin leather Silver metallic coated leather belt Off-Center bronze zipper closure Two zippered pockets One sn...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
$445Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
$488Sale Price|40% Off
Patrick Kelly Vintage Black White Polka Dot Dress US Size 10
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Nice, FR
PATRICK KELLY vintage black and white polka dotted dress featuring "shawl" sleeves and plunging back. Label reads PATRICK KELLY Paris Made in France. Stretchy fabric. Composition ...
Luxurious Plush Triple Band Mink Shrug c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Luxurious plush triple band mink shrug c 1960 The chic mahogany ranch mink shrug is designed with three rows of soft mink on both ends. The center section is designed with two pa...
John Galliano Lavender Medium-Weight Wool Crepe Trousers
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano's classic and elegant high-waisted medium-weight lavender wool crepe combined with 3% spandex for that perfect fit where needed measures 41 1/2" in total length...
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.15 in D 0.17 in L 1.78 in
Silvorra Modern 4.25 Ct Amethyst Long Linear 925 Silver Earrings Christmas Gift
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver earrings feature 16 natural amethyst gemstones, expertly cut in octagon and round shapes. The gems range in size from 5.3 x 4.3 mm, 4.5 mm and 1.8 mm, with ...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Wonderful 1990s Vintage Katherine Hamnett Black Velvet Wiggle Dress w/ Beads
By KATHERINE HAMNETT
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Katherine Hamnett black velvet dress, with intricate beading detail at neck (in front and back), that makes for a bib-like effect. Rayon/Silk blend. The perfect lit...
1980s UNGARO cobalt blue silk brocade mermaid gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Ungaro mermaid gown in black and cobalt silk lamé. Inspired by the finest 1950's French tradition, it has a fully boned corset and layers of bias cut ruffles to the floor....
Black Mongolian fur long coat CARLO TIVIOLI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Mongolian fur long coat. Edge to edge with hook&eye closure on the middle front. High split on both side. SIZE L THIS COAT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF FRANCE
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
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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