17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Belgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Vintage 1980s American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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.