17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Y...
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
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Late 20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Iolite, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Vanity Items
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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...
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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.