Belle Epoque Pearl And Diamond
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1910s French Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Sapphire
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rhodium
20th Century British Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco More Necklaces
Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 24k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rhodium
20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Belle Epoque Pearl And Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Belle Epoque Pearl And Diamond?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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