12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Modern More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, Tourmaline, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Morganite, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.