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Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Karat Emerald 0.08 Karat White Diamond Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Karat White Diamonds 0.20 Karat Emerald
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Earrings in 18KWG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Frame earrings from our Emerald Art Deco Style Collection. These earrings are beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Rectangle Cut Pink Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Rose Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut morganite is presented in classic Art Deco style. The glorious light peach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Silvorra Art-Deco Sapphire Emerald Toi et Moi Bypass Wave Silver Ring for Gift
Located in New York, NY
green of emerald in a graceful, modern design. A 6x4 mm oval blue sapphire is set slightly off-center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Set Halo Ring (Approx. 2.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite emerald and diamond halo ring showcases a stunning approx. 2.20-carat Emerald Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum French Pave Emerald Cut Diamond 6.78 Carat GIA Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- GIA Certified Colombian Emerald 6.78 Carats, 2 GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamonds, D Color VS2
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald (Approx 2-Carats) Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This distinctive ring showcases a natural emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.00 carats
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Halo Ring (Approx. 0.80-Carats) w/ Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers an approximately 0.80 carat emerald cut emerald, securely set in a bezel
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Stud Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
emeralds ✔ Setting: 18k White Gold ✔ Emerald Weight: 2.5 carats total weight (approx.) ✔ Emerald-Cut
Category

2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Emerald Cut Emerald Ring (Approx. 1.10-Carats) with Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
, Emerald Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Shipping Information: This item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Octagon Shape Cut Blue Topaz Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Express yourself with these insanely stylish, stunningly detail earrings with emerald cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
components of an authentic Art Deco necklace and boasts a wonderful array of round emeralds and old cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

VR Jewels 44.37 CTW Emerald-Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking 44.37 carat emerald-cut emerald tennis necklace, finely crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald-cut diamond solitaire diamond ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Emerald-cut diamond solitaire diamond ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, I colour
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Emerald 0.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.60 Carats Natural Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 1.00 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Bracelet A bracelet set with 24 carved rubies, emeralds, and sapphires
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

7.78 Carat Emerald Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Retro 1940's Emerald diamond and ruby pendant. Green natural emerald slice in 14k rose
Category

Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.98 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Art Deco Ring with 4 1/2 Cts Octogen Zambian Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.324g, Diamond:0.85ct, Emerald:4.53ct, Size: US-7"
Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Pendant Brooch In Platinum With 5.01 Ctw In Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco convertible pendant brooch. Beautiful piece, created during the American Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Three Stone GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certificates. Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Ring Featuring an Elongated Colombian Emerald and Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Pearl Necklace with Emerald Cabochon Diamonds 14k White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Art Deco-style pearl necklace crafted in 14K white gold. Centered with a rich green emerald
Category

20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Birthstone Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Birthstone Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 1.15 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,...

All Tariff Paid Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
All Tariff Paid Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Featuring a vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

20.82 Carat Russian Emerald Cushion Cut for Fine Jewelry Natural emerald Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Russian Emerald Princess Cut for Fine Jewelry Ring Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight
Category

2010s Russian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Carved Jade Emeralds Rubies Enamels Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
On the top of these classic Art Deco Style we have are 3 Ruby Oval cabs set in gold with a small
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

1.22 carat Emerald-cut Emerald With Diamond accents 14K White Gold Earring.
Located in New York, NY
Earring. This Earring is made up of 6x4 mm Emerald-cut (2pcs) 1.22 carat Emerald and Round-cut White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sophia D. French Cut Emerald and Diamond Line Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D line bracelet featuring french cut emeralds and asscher cut diamonds set in platinum
Category

2010s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

2.5 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Station Chain Stackable Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Plainview, NY
2.5 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Station Chain Stackable Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold This elegant 2.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Platinum 2 Center Marquise Cut Diamonds Art Deco Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
diamond weight, enhanced with two Round Cut and 6 Calibre cut Emeralds and 8 Calibre cut Black Onyx
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5.62 Carat Emerald cut Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic pendant necklace showcasing an Emerald cut, lush green emerald weighing 5.62 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired 7.44 Carat Colombian Emerald 18 kt White Gold Platinum Ring 7
Located in Miami, FL
, handmade ring. We have used the stunning antique emerald to create this Art Deco Style ring. The allure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Emerald Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carats) Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Emerald Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Adia 14K Yellow Gold Round-Cut Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Emerald Round-Cut (6 pcs ) 1.86 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (19 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.51tcw Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
stunning piece showcases a captivating emerald cut emerald from Colombia, weighing over 0.80 carats, and is
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

3.66tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, earth-mined emerald-cut Colombian emerald, radiating vivid green hues filled with life, brilliance, and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco style Platinum Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, 1.54 ct. Central Stone
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum cluster ring featuring a central round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.33 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 3x5 Emerald-cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.33 Carat and Round-Cut
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Platinum Ring (GIA Approx 4.90-Carats) with Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring centers on a GIA-certified emerald-cut natural emerald weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AIG Certified 24.90 Ct Zambian Emeralds 2.70 Ct Diamonds Gold Art Decò Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A pair of exquisite earrings boast a refined Art Deco design that exude timeless elegance. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Multi Gem Giardinetto Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Multi Gem Giardinetto Brooch A brooch with a giardinetto motif featuring sapphire and
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond and Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Deco Year: 2000s Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.51 Cut: Emerald Color: H Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Sapphire Kite Shape Blue-Green 3.54 Carat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
shiel step cut company with a yellow sapphire trillion cut weighing 0.50 carats. Full of fire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire

Art Deco Style Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite stud earrings are crafted in 14k white gold, showcasing a timeless Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 4.58 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a bezel-set 4.58 carats emerald cut emerald. Surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabbadini Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Large Emerald Cut Clip Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in Miami, FL
Admire these angelic Sabbadini Diamond Aquamarine Clip-on 18k gold earrings, These large emerald
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Floral Design in Art Deco Style
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art Deco Style Crystal, Emerald & Diamond Eternity Ring in 18k Gold This Victorian period art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold

Floral Design in Art Deco Style
Floral Design in Art Deco Style
$1,200 Sale Price
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Contrarié Ring Diamond and Emerald Drop Cut
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Roma, IT
Contrarié Ring Diamond and Emerald Drop Cut . Modern Design for this Contarié Ring with two Drop
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.7 Carat Green Amethyst Ring White Gold Square Step Cut Solitaire Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency - Art Deco Ring in 10 Karat White Gold has a wonderful 3.7 carat square cut Green Amethyst
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.40 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also 3.41 Carats of Rubies
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sophia D. 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable GIA certified 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with a color and clarity of I-VVS2
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Square Ruby Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A sweet estate square ruby studs with mega sparkle, these Approx. 4.00-carat ruby 18k yellow gold earrings are crafted with two 7.6 x 7.5mm square-shaped, glass-filled rubies treate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.