2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century South American Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
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Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Dutch Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Emerald, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
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Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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