26 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Colombian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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26 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 26 Carat Emerald 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.