12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.
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