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Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Evening Watch
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Evening Watch. This gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s GIA H-VS2 3.38ctw OLD Euro Cut Diamond Cluster Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This French-made cluster ring screams Edwardian, circa 1900, and showcases an Old European cut
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Arts and Crafts 14K Gold Silver Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible antique Arts and Crafts old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 14.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.20 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity.
Total lenght is 18 cm.
Box is not included.
Please c...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Retro Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouvea 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 6 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vvs-vss1-s2-s3 clarity.
Acid tested to be 18k real gold.
Pleas...
Category
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds, Austria-Hungary early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
boasts a beautiful, timeless design and is adorned with five old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1.00 Carat Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic triology rings features a total of 1.00 carat. The diamonds are hand cut, old cut
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 20K White Gold 0.48ctw Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - F Color - VS1
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Men
s Gold GIA 1.02ct Fiery Old Diamond Brushed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - VS2Clarity
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Old cut diamond antique engagement ring platinum and 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.75ct Old cut diamond round shaped antique style solitaire engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold
Category
Antique 18th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold with Emeralds and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite antique cluster ring is a true jewel of timeless elegance. Crafted in 18k yellow
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold
Three Stone Old European Cut 0.82± Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 3-stone diamond ring.
In 18 karat white gold.
With a central bezel-set Old
Category
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold 0.65ctw Old Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum? And yellow gold necklace, comprising one large old European cut
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,949 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 6.5
We can make any size.
Box is not incl...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Ring size is US 6.5
We can make any size.
The box is...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.68 carat.
Totally is ruby 0.22 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Ring size is US 7....
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.47 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.23 ct.
Ring size is US 6
We can ma...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr
Located in SE
fit and measures 16mm x 14.75mm x 8.25mm deep. Central Diamond is of irregular old European round cut
Category
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold
Antique Georgian Gold
Silver Oval Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
antique jewelry. Enjoy :)
--Stone(s):--
(28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Mine Cut - G-I
Category
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Antique Old Cut Diamond Buckle Link Bracelet Silver Gold Portugal 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
stylized cross shape links, set throughout with 260 rose-cut and 5 Old European brilliant-cut diamonds
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Engagement Antique Old Euro Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.4-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
blend of elegance and craftsmanship. At its center, two dazzling diamonds—a distinguished old European
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 1.06ctw Old Cut Pave Set Ruby
Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
0.90ctw (approx.)
(35) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2-SI2
Category
Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.68ct Old Euro Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Line 14k Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Twin 2.68ct Old Euro Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Line Gold & Platinum Antique BRACELET
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch in Rose Gold 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Victorian old-cut diamond Crescent Moon brooch in rose gold, 19th Century. Modelled as a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum GIA 2.11ct Fancy Yellow Old Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Brown Yellow Color
Category
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Gia 2.37ct Old Diamond Wheat Work Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) --
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - M Color - SI1 Clarity
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.4ctw Old Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum, and yellow gold necklace, comprising two large old European cut
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco White Gold .18ctw Old Cut Diamond Filgree Engraved Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Fiery White Color - Clean
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
100 Year Old Antique Edwardian Era Opal and Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
old European cut diamonds making a flower halo. The head of the ring is silver while the shank is in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Gents Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship from a bygone era.
The ring is exquisitely set with 3 old mine cut diamonds, estimated to weigh
Category
Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Raymond Yard Platinum Old Cut Diamond Yogo Sapphire Pin Pendant
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Raymond Yard Platinum Old Cut Diamond Yogo Sapphire Pin Pendant. This
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Blue
Prong Set in 18 Karat White Gold with:
Two (2) old European cut natural diamonds:
Measurements
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold .28ct Old Diamond Sapphire Crisp Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Brilliant
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising four old European cut
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$988 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 15K Yellow Gold
Platinum Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
pearl, three old European cut diamonds, and eight old single cut diamonds, set in platinum, backed in 15
Category
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,004 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold
Platinum Old Cut Diamond Daisy Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old European cut diamond
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$939 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 9K Gold Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 9K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring. This
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds (1.50 ct total)
Pear
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
). Each earring features a delicate pearl at the top with two graduated old-cut diamonds suspended below
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.33ctw Old Cut Diamond
Sapphire Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Diamond
Sapphire Wheat Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 6k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.45 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.69 ct.
Ring size is US...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver Cross Pendant with Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
19th-century piece features a 3.75mm old-cut center diamond framed by an array of 2–2.2mm antique-cut
Category
Antique Early 1800s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Antique 2.05 Carat F Si1 Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This absolutely stunning 1920's engagement ring is set with a GIA certified old cut diamond graded
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Antique Natural Ruby
Old Mine Cut F/VS 0.14ctw Diamond Brooch 14K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
exceptional quality. Each 0.07 carat diamond is an antique Old Mine cut and has been graded by our gemologist
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.85ctw Old Cut Diamond Double Row Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising sixteen old cut diamonds, in silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,802 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903
Located in London, GB
This antique Edwardian carved ring features five old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Branch Brooch Silver Gold Buts Leaf Shape Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Old Cut Diamond antique brooch, France, circa 1890s
Oxidized silver, yellow gold, old-cut diamonds
Category
Antique 1890s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring. This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 14K Gold Fancy Yellow Old Euro Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum 14K Gold Fancy Yellow Old Euro Three Stone Ring - GIA. This
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.78tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, leading you to the sharp points of the marquise. The old European cut diamonds are bright, white, sparkly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,933 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1920s 18K Yellow Gold 0.25tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, ruby, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, two rose
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$633 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold and cool platinum.
This classic ring showcases an elegant trio of old mine cut
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Vintage Antique 3.0ct Old EURO Diamond Sapphire Pt Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.0ct Old EUROPEAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Vintage Antique Ring.
Few come
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 1.91tgw Opal and Old Cut Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
cabochon opals, and four old cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold.
My favourite thing about this Antique
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,818 Sale Price
20% Off
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Old Europe Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of old europe antiques for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 1721 vintage examples as well as 29 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Victorian are consistently popular styles when it comes to old europe antiques. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by J. Birnbach, Tiffany
Co. and MOGULDIAM INC are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many old european cut, round cut and cushion cut old europe antiques for sale. When shopping our range of old europe antiques, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Old Europe Antiques?
Prices for old europe antiques can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $1,400,000, while old europe antiques, on average, fetch $4,594.
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.
Questions About Old Europe Antiques
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
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