2 Ct European Cut Diamond
2010s British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century European Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1870s European Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1960s European Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century European Artisan Dangle Earrings
Black Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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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