28 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Antique 19th Century French Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1980s German Greco Roman Mounted Objects
Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Coral, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s English Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite...
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Jade, 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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