2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Coral, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Israeli Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s North American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow 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
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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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