2 Carat D Color Flawless
Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Austrian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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2 Carat D Color Flawless For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat D Color Flawless?
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.