12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century North American Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s American Bangles
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s North American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 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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