28 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourma...
Early 20th Century Revival Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Citrine, Emerald, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Bangles
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
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28 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 28 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.