28 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Revival Band Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Platinum
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Alexandrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k 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.