17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 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 Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1990s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Engagement Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Belgian Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Belgian Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
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.