12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.