2 Ct European Cut Diamond
Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Polish Retro Cluster Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets
Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Rococo Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
American More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century German Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
European Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
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2 Ct European Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Ct European 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.
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