12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s French Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s American Edwardian Bridal Rings
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Spanish Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 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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