12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Y...
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.