Black Starr & Frost Natural Pearl & Diamond Ring GIA
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, Platinum, by Black Starr & Frost, New York. Breathtakingly beautiful, the Natural Pink tone American River Pearl (GIA Report) in this ring is truly dreamy.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
BLACK STARR & FROST Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold Pearls And 3.26 Cwt. In Diamonds
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Black Starr & Frost pearls earring is excellent.
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Black Starr & Frost Gold Pearl Diamond Amethyst Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique platinum topped 18k gold buff top amethyst heart pin with bail surrounded by rosecut diamonds and small pearls, circa 1900. The amethysts is a pretty purple hue, and is sm...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Although often associated with Vacheron & Constantin, Verger also worked with all of the great houses of the time, among them Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Lacloche, Jaeger...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
McTEIGUE 1970 French Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis
By McTeigue
Located in Miami, FL
Caldwell., C.D. Peacock, Black, Starr & Frost, Shreve, Crump & Low and others.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Although often associated with Vacheron & Constantin, Verger also worked with all of the great houses of the time, among them Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Lacloche, Jaeger...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...
Black Starr & Frost 18 Karat Gold, Platinum South Sea Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Nashua, NH
Black Starr & Frost 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum Cultured South Sea Pearl and Diamond Brooch.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Black Starr and Frost Pearl Barrette Hairpin
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in London, GB
An Antique Black Starr & Frost, natural pearl, diamond and gold barrette hair pin, set with forty-one natural pearls and old cut diamonds, in a yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Black Starr and Frost Antique Daisy Brooch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, Black Starr & Frost, New York. Deliciously insouciant, this antique daisy pin is set with natural pearl petals surrounding a delicate green peridot.
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Black Starr & Frost 1910 Edwardian Deco Platinum Ring Diamonds Natural & Pearls
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Black Starr & Frost. Beautiful highly collectible piece, created in America back in the 1910.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Black Starr & Frost Diamond Baroque Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Stickpin
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rounded baroque pearl measuring approximately 10.5 mm Gray body color with strong spectral iridescence and good luster Surrounded by organically rendered whiplash accen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s
By Verger Frères
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
During the 1920s and 30s Verger created jewellery and timepieces for fine jewellery houses around the world including Cartier, Lacloche Frères, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
McTEIGUE 1970 Bangle Bracelet In 18Kt Gold & Platinum With 2.30 Ctw VS Diamonds
By McTeigue
Located in Miami, FL
Caldwell., C.D. Peacock, Black, Starr & Frost, Shreve, Crump & Low and others.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.06 in L 1.77 in
MARCUS & CO. 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.12 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
They also introduced gems rarely used in jewelry at that time, such as zircons, chrysoberyl's, spinel and peridots. The firm merged with Black, Starr & Frost in 1962. Edwardian Peri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Black Star and Frost Natural Pearl and Diamond Crown Brooch, 1920s
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Edwardian Black Star and Frost Crown brooch, Platinum top and Yellow Gold backed. Measuring 1 3/8 inch in length and 5/8 inch in height. Set with Rose cut Diamonds and na...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Pearl Ring GIA Certified Natural, Edwardian, Black Starr and Frost
Located in Northampton, MA
This subtle warmth compliments, perfectly, the pearl. Black Starr & Frost could have used blazing white D/F diamonds had they chosen to.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Sold
H 3.94 in W 2.66 in D 0.43 in
VERGER FRERES 1905 Paris Edwardian Card Case Box In Sterling And White Nacre
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian cased-box designed by Verger Frères. This is a beautiful rectangular pocket case-box for cards, created in Paris France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. T...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum & Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
Although often associated with Vacheron & Constantin, Verger also worked with all the great houses of the time, among them Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Lacloche, Jaeger an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Black, Starr & Frost Edwardian Diamond and Mississippi River Pearl Bracelet
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful bracelet by Black, Starr & Frost! Crafted in platinum, this bracelet alternates between six Missisissipi pearls and six open-oval links, each with a diamond-encrusted lea...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
BLACK, STARR & FROST Belle Époque Conch Pearl Choker
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond and conch pearl choker in platinum, circa 1910, of American origin, signed Black, Starr & Frost.
Diamond, Platinum
BLACK, STARR & FROST Art Deco Diamond Pin with Pearl Drops
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco old European cut diamond open circle pin with articulated 'ribbon' pendants suspending two pearl drops, the 34 diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 total carats and pearl di...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
A Belle Epoque diamond and conch pearl choker
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Belle Époque diamond and conch pearl choker, designed as an open rectangular panel with foliate detail suspending a flexible garland swag with a single conch pearl drop, on a grosg...
Black Starr and Frost, Belle Époque Natural Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Munich, DE
GIA certified, Natural Pearl & Diamond Belle Epoque Brooch. around, 1905 signed Black Starr & Frost,
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Black Starr & Frost Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Rattle
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
The perfect baby rattle: figural "heart" mother-of-pearl, suspending a 14K yellow gold rattle. Made by BLACK STARR & FROST. 2" x 2" For a very special, mu...
14k Gold
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$4,095Sale Price|25% Off
W 1 in L 1 in
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings, 20g
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16" Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 1.5" long Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
$29,985 / set
W 0.71 in L 2.17 in
Picchiotti Dangle Cluster Earrings in 18Kt Gold With 18.16 Ctw Diamonds & Pearls
By Picchiotti
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop cluster earrings designed by Picchiotti. A breathtaking pair of dangle drop earrings, created in Valenza Italy by the jewelry house of Picchiotti. This gorgeous pair is ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with these exquisite Bulgari Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings. Each earring showcases a captivating center cabochon turquoise, beautifully framed by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum topped gold with diamonds and natural pea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.28 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby ring, the ring in the form of a double heart, set with a pear-shaped diamond and a faceted ruby of similar shape, estimated to weigh 0.84 carats and 1.28 carats, t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was populari...
Cut Steel
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose & White Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Introducing a stunning 1940s 18ct gold cocktail ring that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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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