Channel Set Emerald Cut
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Cluster Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cufflinks
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Spanish Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.