2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
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2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire?
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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