2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s German Greco Roman Mounted Objects
Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American More Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Band Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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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