Skip to main content

Art Deco Emerald Cut

to
1,167
2,119
907
2,363
1,294
588
475
453
300
224
180
58
39
35
28
19
12
11
11
11
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
464
228
180
112
102
Sort By
Emerald Cut Diamond (GIA Approx. 3.00-Carats) Halo Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
classic Art Deco geometry. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring (GIA Approx. 0.5-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite halo ring showcases a lively, GIA-certified 0.50 carat emerald-cut diamond at its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 0.8-Carats) Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A captivating halo Emerald Cut Diamond, this exquisite piece centers around a GIA-certified Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 9.30-Carats) Cocktail, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique ring showcases a stunning emerald-cut amethyst, weighing an impressive
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

1.95-Carat Antique Emerald-Cut Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Diamond (GIA Certified)
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite 1.95-carat antique emerald-cut diamond is a rare treasure of extraordinary depth and
Category

20th Century Israeli Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Modern Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carat of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 This Ring is available also in 14 or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

2.66ct Natural Emerald Cut Bluish Green Bezel Set Men s Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This bold solitaire ring showcases a striking over 2.66-carat Zambian emerald-cut emerald, known
Category

2010s Zambian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.10 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also 1.00 Carat of Modern Round Cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Rose Cut Oval Shaped Zambian Emerald Ring Accented With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted ring features a 1.33-carat rose-cut Zambian emerald at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Tanzanite Emerald Cut 20.24 Cts AAAA December Birthstone Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
, Cushion cut, Rectangular cushion cut, Emerald cut, Heart shape, Marquise and other fancy shapes. We have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite, Emerald

Natural Tanzanite Emerald Cut 20.06 Cts AAAA Color Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
, Cushion cut, Rectangular cushion cut, Emerald cut, Heart shape, Marquise and other fancy shapes. We have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Tanzanite

4.3ct Natural Heart-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
of love and elegance in a heart-cut emerald Inspired by Art Deco sophistication and modern glamour
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 0.8-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring showcases an emerald-cut diamond at its center, securely bezel-set and certified
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.00 ct Emerald‑Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 950 Platinum
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Mirror‑Bright Platinum, Modern Art‑Deco Majesty Experience the clarity of pure geometry and the
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Emerald-Cut Diamond I-VS1 Solitaire Engagement Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
his classic Solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14k white gold. It exposing an emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet for Her in 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Sterling Silver showcases endlessly sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.10 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Italian ring in sterling silver and zirconite. Central zirconite emerald cut
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Italian ring in sterling silver and zirconite. Central zirconite emerald cut Gorgeous and very
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Oval Emerald Tennis bracelet Made in 14k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:15.970g,D:1.13ct, Emer:6.71ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.80 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire. This Ring is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Vintage 1.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring F VS2
Located in Chicago, IL
original vintage engagement ring features a substantial 1.70ct emerald cut diamond in and utterly
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Tennis Bracelet Emerald Cut Diamonds color D Platinum HRD
Located in Vannes, FR
Tennis Bracelet 56 Emerald Cut Diamonds color D Platinum HRD Discover the pinnacle of elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also 1.00 Carat of Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings for Woman in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
arrangement of lush emerald gemstones totaling 3.59 carats. Accented with 0.85 carats of dazzling white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.10 Carats of Oval Cut Rubies. These Earrings
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Antique 15.50 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
carats total, set in an elegant and intricate design. Accented by mixed-cut emeralds. Finely made in
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 15.50 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
carats total, set in an elegant and intricate design. Accented by mixed-cut emeralds. Finely made in
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

15.89 Carats Colombian Emerald Mix Cut Stone For Jewelry 15 Pieces Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
15.89 Carats Colombian Emerald Mix Cut Stone For Jewelry 15 Pieces Natural Gem Gemstone - Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Carved Emerald Ring Surrounded by Rose Cut Diamods with Filigree Shank
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:3.577g, Diamond:4.56ct, SiIver:8.840g, Emerald:2.86ct, Size: US-7"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Colombian Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Butterfly Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch cast in 18 karat gold. It is hand set 5.84 carats emerald, ruby, sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro 3.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
diamond surrounded by emerald and smaller rose cut diamond .
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

45.96 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Pearl Tassel Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning art deco tassel necklace is handmade in 14K gold. It is set in 45.96 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Natural Emerald Cut Multi-Shape Diamond Platinum Bracelet In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Platinum Natural Emerald Cut & Multi-Shape Diamond Art-Deco Style Bracelet This bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Classic Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cut with Round-Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 0.41 carat Emerald and Natural Round
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and special, one of a kind, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Enamel Earrings set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Contemporary Triple Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Cushion Cut
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Contemporary Triple Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Cushion Cut. Modern Design for this Ring with a
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 3.10-Carats)
Located in New York, NY
European cut diamond, celebrated for its vintage charm and brilliance. Graded D color and VS1 clarity by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.01 Carat F Color VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
1.01 carat F color VS 1 14k White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace Handmade in the USA Miami,FL
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Round Cut and Carré Cut Rubies. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds. All
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Retro Citrine (Approx. 9.10-Carats) (Approx. 8.40-Carats) Emerald Cut Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earring features a richly hued emerald-cut citrine—one weighing Approx. 9.1-Carats and the other Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rectangle Emerald Cut London Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut London blue topaz is presented in classic Art Deco style. The glorious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Art Deco White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.06 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also 2.20 Carat of Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Natural Tanzanite Emerald Faceted Cut Loose AAAA Gemstone Tanaznite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
:- 7x5mm * Shape :- Emerald Cut * Weight :- 1.08 Approx. Carat * Quantity :- 1 Pc * Quality :- Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Ring (Approx. 0.50-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.81 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful art deco ring, featuring three emerald cut sapphires weighing 1.81 carats total, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

12.20tcw AAA+ Oval Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Statement Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Material: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 8.0-Carats (Total) Clarity
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel-Set Halo Ring (GIA Approx. 1.8-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a bezel-set, emerald-cut diamond weighing Approx. 1.8-Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Octagon Cut 24.5Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Octagon Cut 24.5Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold. Emeralds are symbols
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 1.80 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 3.20 Carats of Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Classic Pear Cut Emerald and Round Cut White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Pear cut Prong Setting Natural Zambian Emerald (1 pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80ct Asscher Cut Emerald Solitaire Bracelet – 14K Gold Paperclip Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
sits a stunning 1.80-carat asscher cut emerald, radiating a deep green hue with semi-transparent
Category

2010s Zambian Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Classic Oval Cut Emerald and Round Cut White Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval cut Prong Setting Natural Emerald (1 pcs) 0.43 Carat
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

23.43 Ct Octagon Cut Emerald with Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 23.43 carats of emerald & 1.07
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style Rose-Cut Polki Dangle Earrings With Emerald In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
chandelier-style earrings. Centered by a vivid green emerald cabochon, these earrings are a masterclass in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Gold Ring. Pretty art deco style ring in 18 carat white gold topped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring (Approx. 0.70-Carats) with Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.54 Grams Shipping Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Art Deco Emerald Cut", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Art Deco Emerald Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco emerald cut you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 563 vintage or 326 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco emerald cut may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco emerald cut over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco emerald cut of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 594, is particularly popular. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco emerald cut, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Emerald Cut?

The price for an art deco emerald cut starts at $227 and tops out at $650,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,998.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.