11 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern More Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1790s Spanish Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Vanity Items
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k...
Vintage 1980s German Greco Roman Mounted Objects
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
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11 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 11 Carat Emerald Cut 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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