2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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 Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Go...
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage 1950s Belgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite...
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, P...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Kunzite, Morganite, Ruby, Sapphire, T...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Brooches
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
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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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.