2 Ct European Cut Diamond
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Cluster Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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