Brooch With Old European Cut Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Opal, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Bangles
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Signet Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...
Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Desk Accessories
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Brooch With Old European Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
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