2 Carat Old Cut Diamond
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Russian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Colombian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s American Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Belgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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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.