28 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
20th Century American More Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Israeli Bangles
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco More Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco More Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Vintage 1960s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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.
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