2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
Vintage 1950s French More Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Australian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Australian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow S...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Amazonite, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Malagasy Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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