2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
1990s Italian Classical Greek Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Dutch Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Ye...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Egyptian Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Peridot...
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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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