12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern More Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern More Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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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