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Mint Green Tourmaline Necklace 3.56 Carat Round - Luxury Gift Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tourmaline necklace, with its double halo of fancy yellow and round brilliant diamonds, set in 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 4.1 ct Blue Sapphire Pendant in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald ring is designed with intricate details. The intense green gemstone is set in a fine bezel setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Swiss Blue Topaz Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically sourced diamonds to create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small Round Cut Diamond side stones set in beautiful Halo Drop setting 14k Gold. Perfect as a gift for
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Natural Aquamarine Seven Stone Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Pearl womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 10k Rose Gold Natural Tanzanite Opal womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Pearl Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
worn on the same finger as an existing wedding ring (being 4mm wide) and the gems are set very securely
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k White Gold Natural Citrine womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Rose Gold Natural Tanzanite Opal womens Eternity Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

925 Sterling Silver Natural Citrine Anniversary Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

9k White Gold Natural Aquamarine Seven Stone Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
be made with most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 9k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9K White Gold Ruby Solitaire Victorian Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Solid 14k White Gold Natural Opal womens Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Mens Band Ring Signet Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k White Gold Natural Ruby Womens Eternity Ring, Customizable Metal Stones
Located in Chesham, GB
existing wedding ring (being 4mm wide) and the stones are set very securely within the flush style setting
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold

Diamond-Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond-set full eternity ring, the ring set throughout with emerald-cut diamonds, estimated to
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Aquamarine and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
An aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the emerald-cut aquamarine measuring approximately 20.5 x 16
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This wedding band is set with seven beautiful emerald cut diamonds. Each stone is well a matched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.22 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Wedding Eternity Band set in Platinum, featuring 20 beautifully matched Emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1930s French Platinum Art Deco Emerald Diamond "You and Me" Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond and a round emerald. On both sides, on the departure of the ring is set a line of diamonds 8/8 cut
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Fancy Lime Green Diamonds 1.01 Carats 18KT White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exclusive engagement ring is made with a stunning lime green diamond, 1.01 carats Emerald cut
Category

2010s Belgian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zoe and Morgan Holos and Harmonia 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
- 18k yellow gold ring with 0.65ct emerald cut diamond. Harmonia Wedding Bands - 2 separate 18k yellow
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Zoe and Morgan Holos and Harmonia 18k White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
Engagement Ring - 18k white gold ring set with 0.65 carat emerald cut centre diamond. Stone colour L, clarity
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 6.65 Carat
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in white gold and featuring 22 emerald cut diamonds, this shared prong eternity band has a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hugo Haan White Gold Emerald Diamond Bicolor Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
DETAILS: 18kt White Gold Ring F/VS Quality Diamonds AAA Quality Emeralds Gemstones are set on 3/4
Category

2010s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Hugo Haan Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Bicolour Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
DETAILS: 18kt Yellow Gold Ring AAA Quality Emeralds F/VS Quality Diamonds Gemstones are set on 3/4
Category

2010s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Wedding Ring with Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 14.12ct
Located in New York, NY
of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The Emerald Cut Diamonds are hand set in a North-South direction
Category

Early 2000s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sumptuous 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sumptuous White Gold And Diamond Wedding Set : Ring: Multi shaped Diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vasilis Giampouras Green Titanium Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
By Vasilis Giampouras
Located in Paris, IDF
Green Titanium Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds by Vasilis Giampouras at Second Petale Gallery
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Titanium, Gold

Men s Zambian Emerald and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by 22 brilliant cut round sparkling diamonds. The ring is set in 14K white and yellow gold. It
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has natural Emeralds and Diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
shimmering brilliant cut diamonds all set in 14 karat yellow gold. This ring will be shipped in a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold 9-Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K White Gold 9-Stone Emerald & Diamond ring The Ring is Set With 4 Diamonds To Total 0.42
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. There are sparkling brilliant cut round diamonds on the shank for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Emerald Cut Horizontal Diamond Eternity Band
By Daniella Design
Located in Cedarhurst, NY
This Emerald Cut Horizontal Eternity Band features 16 Emerald Cut Diamonds, weighing 4.85 Total
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Hugo Haan White Gold Blue Sapphire Emerald Bicolour Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
DETAILS: 18kt Rose Gold Ring AAA Quality Emeralds AAA Quality Blue Sapphires Gemstones are set on
Category

2010s British Wedding Rings

Materials

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

3.74 Carat Emerald, and Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 3.74 carat eternity band is set in prong setting. It consists of emerald and round
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Eternity Ring with Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 8.13ct
Located in New York, NY
A statement piece eternity ring set in Platinum with Emerald Cut Diamonds and Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Eternity Ring with Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 7.29ct
Located in New York, NY
A unique three row Platinum and Diamond wedding band. The handmade Platinum ring is set all the way
Category

Early 2000s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1890 18 Carat Gold Emerald Diamond Antique Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Victorian 18ct gold half hoop emerald and diamond eternity ring. So rare to find this design with
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2 Carat Four Row Diamond Natural Green Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 ct. tw. of four row diamond & natural green emerald eternity band. 1 ct. tw. natural diamond
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Ring with Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 7.30 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Square Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing 4.34ct are channel set in the center row, diamond color grade range
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.75 Ct. Tw. 7 Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Halfway East-West Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1.75 Ct. Tw. Emerald cut diamond band. Diamonds are set halfway up the band on an East
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
0.80 Carat White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold with 55 Diamonds and this has a second band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

0.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
0.80 Carat White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold with 55 Diamonds and this has a second band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This very deep blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring features an emerald cut 2.67 carat Sapphire with 40
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold 2.06ct Morganite Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning emerald cut natural morganite and diamond ring set in solid 14K rose gold. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Baguette Diamond Mosaic Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
form one emerald shape diamond mosaic. These stones are set within a stylized gothic web-like frame
Category

2010s Artist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.33 Carat Diamond and Emerald Vintage Wedding Set White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a dazzling diamond and emerald Vintage wedding set, c.1940's-1950's, that features a .33ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Wedding Set, Emerald Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lombard, IL
Vintage diamond and 14k white gold lady's engagement ring and wedding band - set with one illusion
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut G/VS Diamond Engagement ring Set with Wedding Band
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
designed wedding set, a two for one! 14ct White Gold single stone Diamond 2 ring set. Emerald cut Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weddings Party Wear Jewelry
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Emerald and micro pave set Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.26Cts Beautifully Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.12 Carat Emerald and Round Diamond Wedding Band Gold Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
3.12 Carat total weight Emerald & Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring set in 18k white gold. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald And Diamond Ring 18K White Gold handcraft Jewelry Ring For Wedding Wear
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Emerald and micro pave set Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.23Cts Beautifully Hand crafted in 18 Karat White
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond and emerald wedding set for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a diamond and emerald wedding set may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A diamond and emerald wedding set from Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond and emerald wedding set, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set?

The price for a diamond and emerald wedding set starts at $1,750 and tops out at $25,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,100.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.  

Questions About Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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.