2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1770s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silve...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color?
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.