27 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond
20th Century Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century North American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s North American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
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27 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 27 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.