12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s European Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Kunzite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Irish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1790s Spanish Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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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