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Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston. The ring is designed as continuously set 17 emerald cut diamonds weighing 6.93 carats of
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Vintage 1980s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Eternity Band 5.70 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Asscher Cut Common Prong Eternity Band. This Stunning Wedding Band is Set with 17 Emerald
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Co. eternity band is set with 3.36 carats of sublime emerald cut diamonds. These stones are
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
twenty one emerald cut diamond set in platinum. The diamonds are F-G color, VVS2-VS1 clarity. The
Category

Early 2000s American Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.98ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
oval and 1 emerald cut diamonds, 1.98 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Center Stone and Diamond Wedding Set
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Royal blue sapphire 1.02ct Round Cut Center Stone and Diamond Wedding Set. The center sapphire is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Set. Featuring one square emerald weighing 0.80 carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 0.80 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Set. Featuring one square emerald weighing 0.80 carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds 6.02 Carat Five Stone Diamond Wedding Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds five stone wedding band crafted in platinum, showcasing 5 spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined Emerald and Diamond Band, featuring round green emeralds and white diamonds set in
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined Emerald and Diamond Band, featuring round green emeralds and white diamonds set in
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds Engagement / Wedding Ring Set in 18K White Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Diamonds Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold. The combined weight of the
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4.51 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This timeless emerald and diamond ring is a chic statement piece to be enjoyed for years to come
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

4.51 Carat Emerald And Diamond Wedding Ring In 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This timeless emerald and diamond ring is a chic statement piece to be enjoyed for years to come
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov, Three-Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This set features an 0.81 carat emerald cut diamond center stone accented by an emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.85 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
Graceful and elegant, our gorgeous flawless lush green emerald and diamond ring is a timeless
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Tone Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and yellow gold anniversary band featuring 10 channel set emerald cut diamonds offering a 1/2 carat of
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous oval cut emeralds are prong set on the 18k yellow gold ring with sparkling diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

3.70 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Band/ Wedding Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Emerald Wedding/ Band Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bridal Wedding and Engagement Ring Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
1930s Bridal Ring Set - Platinum, Diamonds Features: 0.92 carat Emerald cut Diamond center stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A truly unique emerald and diamond trilogy ring set in platinum. This classic three stone ring is
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.50 Ct Emerald Cut GIA Diamond White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
2.50 ct. Emerald Cut GIA Diamond White Gold Wedding Ring - Beautiful 2.50 ct emerald cut center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Bridal Set Engagement Wedding Ring Set in Platinum with 1.07ct &0.43ct
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite Diamond bridal set engagement set with a diamond emerald cut centre and
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 8.48ct Vintage Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
# 6217455668. It is set with 2 Super Trapezoid shaped side Diamonds; estimated total weight is 0.68ct; F color
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA 4.75 Carat Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Wedding Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Timeless Estate Vintage 18k Yellow Gold (tested) Green Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.14ct Estate Vintage Carrè Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Elegant Estate Platinum (stamped) Emerald cut Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.87 Carat Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Platinum Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
This Important exceptionally beautiful EMERALD cut diamond ring in Platinum CIRCA 1965. A HUGE 100
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.46ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring and Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displays a central 1.01Ct emerald cut diamond, tension set with two plain elevated borders. The solitaire
Category

Early 2000s English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.01ct Emerald Cut 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 3 Stone GIA 2.01ct EMERALD Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring This Impressive
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

No-oil Russian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Wedding Fashion Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and intricate top quality 0.57 ct Russian Emerald Ring set in 18K White Gold accented with
Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA 5.62ct Estate Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
5.02ct Emerald Diamond center diamond in J color SI2 clarity (Near COLORLESS and Eye clear); with
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Emerald Cut 5.01 Carat Diamond East West Style Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 12 horizontal set Emerald cut diamonds are D-E-F VVS2-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5.82 Carat Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Vintage HANDMADE 18k White gold (tested) Emerald Diamond Engagement Anniversary ring
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amazing 7.45 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Diamond White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing custom designed ring features a stunning cushion set 7.45 carat emerald cut center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.28 Carat Vintage Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding Three-Stone Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
go beyond her dreams! A Impressive and Elegant Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with shy 6ct ( 5.73ct
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graff Emerald-Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite eternity band by Graff is crafted in fine platinum and set with emerald-cut diamonds
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Three-Stone Emerald Cut Wedding Set, GIA 2.01Ct D/VS2, RGC Designer
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
wedding set is platinum with 4 asscher cut diamonds of .64cttw. The diamonds are G in color, VS1 in
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

GIA Shy 5.0ct Estate Vintage Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Wedding Plat
Located in New York, NY
Prong Set Emerald Diamond is GIA Certified 3.94CT with measurements of 10.14x7.85x5.25mm; in M color VS1
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.48 Carat Emerald Cut and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally set with a breath
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Louis Newman Co GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band 11.50 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Every Stone hand selected to perfectly match in this hand made Uternity Style Wedding Band. Set in
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Louis Newman Co GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band 13.89 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Every Stone hand selected to perfectly match in this hand made Uternity Style Wedding Band. Set in
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.20tcw Colombian Emerald-Oval Baguette Diamond Anniversary wedding Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A unique glorious oval Colombian emerald and baguette steven stone diamond engagement ring. The
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
- visible under a 10x loupe). The emeralds and diamonds graduate in size, securely set into the pronged
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

AAA Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage emerald and diamond ring set in platinum. The ring is composed of a central
Category

20th Century Colombian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
An elegant emerald and diamond three stone engagement ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The three stone is
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely emerald and diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold. This classic
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.32 Carat Emerald Cut 3/4 Diamond Wedding Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 5.32ctw Emerald Cut 3/4 Diamond Wedding Band Style: Women's 3/4 Diamond Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Certified Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage emerald cut diamond three stone ring set in platinum. The piece is centrally
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 4.79 Carats Rubellite Diamonds Band / Wedding Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Rubellite Band Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful GIA certified emerald and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natalie K 2.01 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Wedding Set
By Natalie K
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Natalie K wedding set featuring a GIA graded 2.01ct emerald cut diamond, F color, SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Victorian emerald and diamond five stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is set
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Report Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wedding band circa 1930. * SPECIFICATIONS: CENTER DIAMOND, ENGAGEMENT RING: one emerald-cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage emerald and diamond three-stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and white gold
Category

20th Century Colombian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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