17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
White 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.