2 Carat Old Cut Diamond
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1870s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
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2 Carat Old Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Old Cut Diamond?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023How big a 2-carat diamond with a princess cut is varies from piece to piece. However, the average size is 7 millimeters by 7 millimeters. The measurement is around 9/32 inches, so a 2-carat princess-cut diamond will be just a little over a quarter-inch in size. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of princess-cut diamond jewelry.