12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Morganite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Zambian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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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