12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Japanese Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Cluster Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Coral, Ruby, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Irish Retro Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Early 20th Century Indian Vanity Items
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Morganite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s European Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
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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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