2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2010s European Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
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20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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18k Gold
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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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