17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald
Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Belgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Spanish Romantic Band Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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.