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Art Deco Style 18k White Gold 0.70 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring and 4 baguettes
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
are reminiscent of the most beautiful Art Deco creations. The luminous setting of this engagement ring
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.93 Carat Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Open Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2.93 Carat Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Open Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Original Art Deco Platinum French Emerald Cut 31 Carat Diamond Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Definitely a show stopper…. Original Art Deco. Center Emerald cut diamond is GIA Certified 2.5O
Category

Vintage 1920s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring A stand out elaborate
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Emerald gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
leading to an almost impossibly ornate shank. Thirty glowing step cut Colombian emeralds are set within a
Category

Mid-20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco Style Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Ring Diamonds 1.03 ct.
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K White Gold Ring Featuring an Emerald-Cut 4.29 carat Aquamarine, accented by Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carre Cut Emerald and White Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
Nicky Burles has long been inspired by Art Deco fine jewellery. This beautiful, handmade, 18 karat
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Carre Cut Emerald and White Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
Nicky Burles has long been inspired by Art Deco fine jewellery. This beautiful, handmade, 18 karat
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.75 CT Pear Cut Natural Emerald With 1.45 CT Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2.75 CT Pear Cut Natural Emerald With 1.45 CT Diamond Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Halo Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style Halo Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold Fashion Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Striking 18k yellow gold estate art deco style ring set with a center round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Moissanite Ring Unique Art Deco Engagement Ring The Mirror Palace.
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Center: Emerald Cut, Moissanite 7X5mm. 1.0 carat. ♥ Accent stones: natural diamonds - approx 0.50 carat
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Neil Lane Couture Design Art Deco Style Square Emerald-Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A master of design together with a thorough knowledge of the Art Deco period, Neil Lane created
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Pear Cut 4 CT Certified Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut 4 CT Certified Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Important Art Deco Black, Starr, and Frost Platinum Diamond Emerald Wristwatch
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Superb~ In splendid condition, this bracelet watch features calibre cut onyx, earth-mine emeralds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 18k Rose Gold 0.70 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring With 0, 43 Cts Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by Art Deco, the Chloé baguette engagement ring offers perfect symmetry thanks to its
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

The Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, Silver
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

7.78 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring in platinum set with an intense green emerald cut Zambian Emerald (7.78 carat), 2 trapezoid
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18 karat two-tone gold set with an intense green emerald cut Zambian Emerald (2.00 carat
Category

2010s Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Clarence Emerald Cut Ring
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The Clarence 18 carat white gold Emerald cut Art Déco style ring is set with a central 0,80 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarence Emerald Cut Ring
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The Clarence 18 carat white gold Emerald cut Art Déco style ring is set with a central 0,80 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco 0.50 Carat Emerald 1.05 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
- LSR0390 Metal: Platinum 0.15 CT Side Round Diamonds 0.50 CT Combined Emerald With Center 1.05 CT Round
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Art Deco 0.60 Carat Emerald 1.03 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
-1 - LSR0244 Metal: Platinum 0.28 CT Side Round Diamonds 0.60 CT Combined Emerald With Center
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold High Level Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Ooooh!! Gorgeous, gorgeous Earrings! 2 Emeralds of good size & bluish-green colour, emerald cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, Silver
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Unique Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Bridal Promise Ring
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Halo Pear Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Women, Gift for Her. Halo Pear Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Statement Ring, Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

The Emerald Custom Cut Baguette Choker, 18kt Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.28 Carat Emerald and 1.97 Carat Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
independent jewellery report. Cut – Octagonal cut emerald and old mine cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
→ Primary Stone Type: Natural Emerald → Primary Stone Shape: Pear Cut → Primary Stone Count: 1 → Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.00 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Emerald Calibre Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A truly stunning and sensational new Art Deco style engagement ring, finely hand-fabricated in in
Category

1990s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Ring The central emerald cut diamond measures 8.75mm x 5.77mm x 4.10mm
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Emerald Choker, Silver, Custom Cut Baguettes
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Certified 2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
→ Primary Stone Type: Natural Emerald → Primary Stone Shape: Pear Cut → Primary Stone Count: 1 → Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
Emerald-Cut Natural Diamond Ring The central diamond measures 8.78mm x 5.64mm x 3.51mm Weighing
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

The Art Deco Toi et Moi Love Lab CZ Diamond Cut and Lab Emerald Ring
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco Toi et Moi Love Lab CZ Diamond Cut and Lab Emerald Ring Two stunning man-made
Category

2010s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 5.00 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
emerald cut). Clarity – The sapphire is SI. Carat – Approximately 5.00. Circa – 1920. Size – K 1/2 (UK
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring and Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Natural Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring and Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond and Onyx 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
France, 2000s. Hexagonal front in geometric design. Set with 28 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 10kt
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 18kt
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Asscher Cut Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18K two-tone gold set with an emerald cut Zambian Emerald (3.82 carat) and 40 round
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

2.39 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Art-Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring! This Emerald ring is absolutely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Emerald Custom Cut Baguette Choker, 18kt Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

The Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 10kt White Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

The Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 10kt Yellow Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring "Spark"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Make a bold statement with this elegant Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set. The "Spark" ring
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.43 Carat Square Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring features a central 0.43 carat Square cut Fine Intense Green
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 18kt Yellow Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Natural Pear Shaped Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, Art Deco Emerald
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 10kt Yellow Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Aquamarine Ring Em-Cut 15.53 Cts GGTL Certified
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Aquamarine Em-Cut 15.53 carats Ring Mounted in an 18K White Gold Ring The ring size is 53
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Em-Cut Emerald Ring 15.07 Carats Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
Colombian Em-Cut Emerald 15.07 carats ring unworn Mounted in an 18K White Gold Ring The ring size
Category

2010s Swiss Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Em-Cut Emerald Ring 7.20 Carats Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
Pretty Colombian Em-Cut Emerald 7.20 carats ring unworn Mounted in an 18K White Gold Ring The ring
Category

2010s Swiss Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold GIA
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This emerald cut diamond engagement ring features an emerald cut center diamond and four round
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

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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.