2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
Early 2000s American More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Spanish Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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