Antique Edwardian 18KT Gold Diamond Portrait Miniature Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A fine Edwardian heart-shaped pendant brooch crafted in 18KT gold and set with a halo of old European cut diamonds surrounding a hand-painted portrait miniature.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Antique Diamond Gem Set Miniature Portrait Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique 14k gold bracelet, with three links featuring oval porcelain hand painted miniature portraits (some damage on the portraits is present, due to age and consistent with we...
Diamond
Antique Georgian Diamond and Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique Georgian (1714 to ca. 1830-1837) 14 karat gold miniature portrait pendant depicting a lady. This portrait, handmade in circa 1800, is painted in soft tones on pre...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 2.32ct Diamond & 12k Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant, 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.32 cttw diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, silver set hand painted miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique port...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1800s Miniature Pearl Diamond Gold Portrait Pin Cushion
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Portrait is surrounded with small single cut old miner diamonds.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Handpainted Miniature Portrait With Yellow Gold and Diamond Frame
Located in New York, NY
Antique Portrait Miniature Brooch with Ornate Gold Filigree and Old Mine Cut Diamond Accents.
Diamond, 10k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Enamel Miniature Portrait Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique hand painted enamel and 1.28Ct diamond platinum miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Diamond and Miniature Portrait Brooch, Attributed to Fernand Paillet
Located in Braintree, GB
Protected beneath a glazed panel, the miniature is surrounded by an ornate openwork frame set with old-cut diamonds.
18k Gold
Italian 18K Gold Hand Painted Miniature Lady Portrait Brooch/Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian 18K yellow gold portrait pendant/brooch. It depicts an oval shaped brooch/pendant with a hand painted miniature oil painting of an 18th century young lady wearing ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Victorian Enamel Miniature Portrait Medallion with 14K Gold Chain
Located in Venice, CA
A lovely Victorian enamel painted miniature portrait of a lady in a medallion, surrounded by tiny rose cut diamonds on platinum.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young woman with 3 diamonds accenting her veil. Painting is protected with a white gold, bez...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Carat Gold Enamel and Diamond Swan Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Perth, AU
Pretty and elegant, this round brooch in 18ct gold features an enamelled swan with iridescent water, lotus flower and bloom containing 3 old cut diamonds. Diameter 3cm.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Exceptional High Quality Miniature Portrait Painting Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This is the finer miniature painting we have seen. For collectors of miniature portraits, this exceptional portrait miniature on the mother of pearl is in excellent condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.45 in L 2.8 in
Antique Stick Pin in 18 Karat Gold with Portrait Miniature and Guilloche Enamel
Located in Houston, TX
Antique stick pin in 18k gold. Its a painted profile of a young gentleman. The painting in enamel is adorned with a diamond in the man’s tricker hat.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hand Painted 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Miniature Mother and Child Pendant
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Very detailed hand painted 18 karat yellow gold and diamond miniature pendant. The portrait depicts a mother and child and contains five round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.11 in D 0.24 in L 2.01 in
Miniature Portraits Diamonds Pearls Yellow Gold Double-sided French Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Miniature portraits Miniature portraits were the predecessors of photography.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Portrait Miniature Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The superbly painted portrait miniature is surrounded by 34 old mine and old single cut diamonds.
Diamond
Victorian Miniature Portrait with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A truly beautiful antique treasure, which tells a story the details of which we may never know. The miniature portrait displays the profile of a lady and is framed by an elaborate ha...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely finely detailed enamel portrait of the profile of a lady, set in 18k yellow gold. Three dimensional blue enamel flowers burst from the sides. Detailed engraving finishes th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Lady Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a lady. It is hand painted in colourful enamel.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 3 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique French Portrait Miniature Painting Napoleon II 18k Gold Silver Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French portrait miniature painting of Napoleon II, set in an 18 karat gold and silver frame inset with diamonds, 1879.
Gold, Silver
Victorian Miniature Portrait Pendant/Brooch Set in Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful portrait piece features a painted depiction of a well dressed woman in pink and green with a lovely hair piece. Based on her appearance and the quality of the piece, i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Era Cleopatra Enamel Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb quality antique Victorian era 18K gold, heart-shaped locket pendant features a finely painted enamel profile of a female wearing a gold royal diadem, accented by rose cut di...
Enamel
Victorian Ruby Diamond Bone Miniature Girl Portrait Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
A rare Victorian miniature portrait brooch dating 1918 August 15th.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique Diamond Gold Silver Miniature Portrait Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tiffany & Co 14k gold and silver top brooch, featuring three miniature hand painted portrait of ladies, surrounded with approx. 2.10ctw in old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K Gold Portrait Miniature Enamel Brooch with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Venice, CA
This far-east style pin is hand painted with stunning detail in enamel. The woman pictured on the front wears golden jewelry and colorful robes. Her expression is confident and calm,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Victorian Miniature Portrait Pendant/Brooch Set in Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful portrait piece features a painted depiction of a well dressed woman in pink and green with a lovely hair piece. Based on her appearance and the quality of the piece, i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.25 in
Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray
By Fabergé
Located in Forney, TX
The opposite end is set with a rose-cut diamond star, enclosing a portrait diamond over a later miniature of a young woman.
Porcelain
Victorian era 18K diamond miniature portrait pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
At its heart lies a captivating hand-painted miniature portrait of a young lady. Her delicate features are beautifully depicted, with a lace hat adorned by a blue ribbon perched grac...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A glorious Victorian miniature portrait brooch dating from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Diamond-Set Portrait Miniature Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique portrait miniature pendant depicting a lady wearing pearl earrings and a scarlet dress.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Framed in Diamonds
Located in San Marcos, CA
A charming mourning ring, with dedication on backside along with the date of 1793. The crown of the ring is a locket, with painted portrait of the woman mourned. The cover glass has...
Victorian Era 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Child Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
This Victorian era miniature portrait brooch is a stunning example of the artistry and craftsmanship of the time.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.99 in
Victorian Era 18K Gold Miniature Portrait Brooch with Rubies Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a refined 18K gold bejewelled miniature portrait brooch, featuring a woman wearing an intriguing harlequin heat with a rose cut diamond on it.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Miniature Portrait Pin
Located in Vail, CO
Late Victorian portrait pin, centering a circular-shaped miniature enamel portrait of a woman, encircled by circular-cut diamonds and pearls, mounted in silver, circa 1890's. 1.2" di...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
1900s Art Nouveau Enameled Gold Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau 18k enameled yellow gold miniature portrait brooch set with diamond rose cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
Romantic Edwardian 18th Century Revival Portrait Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Romantic Edwardian 18th Century Revival Portrait Brooch of vermeil silver set with varisized seed pearls. The charming hand painted portrait surround has hand chased flowers and a ro...
Crystal, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$800
W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 1.23 in
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
Gold, Silver
$718Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.27 in Dm 1.61 in
French 1910 Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A French guilloche enameled pill box. Very delicate French early 20th century enamel pendant, created during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period, circa 1910. This beautiful co...
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$5,000
H 2 in W 1.5 in
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Locket Pendant with exquisite Enamel Portrait decoration, set with a Rose Cut Diamond and the word "Memoria." The locket is...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This very large ornate 14K gold locket pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste of the period. The pendant is embellished with excellent bluish white guilloche enamel. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature Ring Of A Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold. The portrait of an elegant woman in full-length bust. Neoclassical portrait rings of this ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,295
H 3.5 in W 2.5 in
18th-19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Painting Queen Crown Jewels
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, A ROYAL WOMAN, WITH EXTRAORDINARY DETAILS AND OF SUPERB QUALITY - RARE!! THE PORTRAIT, WIT...
Gilt Metal
$52,552
W 2.8 in L 2.56 in
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century “Minas Novas” rock crystal, colorless topaz and simulated-emerald doblet girandole earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, circa 1770. A spectacular...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
Estate Pearl &Enameled Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This beautiful piece can we worn as a brooch or on a chain as a pendant. This unique piece features a hand-painted portrait of a beautiful young woman with rose colored gown and gems...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$12,500
H 1.54 in W 0.99 in
18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The enigmatic monumental rondel tho...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.20 Carat ruby, 0.38 Carat diamond and green paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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