12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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