17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary South African Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Alexandrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ste...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 17 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.