2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s Modern More Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American More Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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2010s Dome Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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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