17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Engagement Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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.