2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
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Late 20th Century American Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
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20th Century Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
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2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
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2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
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Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Link Bracelets
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2010s Indian Band Rings
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Cluster Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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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