12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jasper, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Jasper, Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot, Pearl, Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s European Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 12 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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