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Stuart Moore GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Tustin, CA
Ring Set . This beautiful engagement set features a GIA certified 2.14ct F/VS2 emerald cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Baguette Shape Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum baguette-shaped diamond and emerald channel set eternity wedding or anniversary ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
By Ritani
Located in Greensboro, NC
heirloom-quality set consists of a halo engagement ring and matching eternity wedding band which are both
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and Round Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
shaped diamonds weighing 0.08 carats set in white gold setting emerald measuring 0.25"x0.18" Emerald
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified Art Deco inspired emerald cut diamond halo ring set in platinum. The
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally set with
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pair of Platinum Baguette Shaped Emerald and Diamond Eternity Bands
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A pair (2) of platinum baguette-shaped diamond and emerald channel set eternity wedding or
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

22K indian bridal navratna diamond polki necklace set Indian wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, emerald, sapphire, coral, cat’s eye, garnet, hessonite, diamond, and pearl), each chosen for its unique
Category

2010s Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, 22k...

Emerald Shaped Colombia Emerald Bezel Set Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
provides a classic and timeless backdrop for the emerald and diamonds, enhancing their brilliance. Fine
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Yellow/White Gold, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and bold, Emerald Engagement / Wedding Ring set in 18K Yellow/ White gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with oval cut emerald set in between with diamonds that makes it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Classic 14k White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Prong Set Eternity Ring 4.25 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtakingly beautiful diamond wedding band featuring 22 emerald cut diamonds set in 14k white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 2.58 Carat Emerald and French Cut Trapezoids Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Great Quality diamond for an exceptional price! This Exquisite ESTATE Diamond ring with an EMERALD cut
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 0.50cts Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a halo
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Classic 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Channel Set Eternity Ring 5.10 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtakingly beautiful diamond wedding band featuring 21 emerald cut diamonds set in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
gold. Ideal for engagements and weddings! Diamond: 1.01 carats, emerald cut Color: G Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Gypsy Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
set flush into the band of the ring, with smaller accent diamonds or gemstones set around it. The term
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

One Colombia Round Emerald and Diamond Engraved Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum emerald and diamond cocktail cluster ring One Colombia round emerald weighing 0.69 carat
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k Gold Tanzanite With Emerald Diamond Cocktail Engagement Halo Bridal Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Gold Women's Ring SKU CODE = NYJ34 Primary Stone : Tanzanite Second Stone : Emerald ,Diamond Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold Weighing 3.45 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtakingly beautiful diamond wedding band featuring 24 emerald cut diamonds set in 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.92 Carat Colombian Emerald and 0.90 Carat Diamond, 16k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is encircled with eighteen claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The emerald cluster pendant
Category

1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Engagement Dress Ring in Platinum
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A beautiful signed Boucheron emerald and diamond engagement/cocktail ring set in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 2.00 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band. This beautiful wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Shaped Emerald Diamond 1.45 Carat Halo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
natural beauty of a round Colombia emerald and sparkling diamonds. It is crafted with attention to detail
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding ring in platinum. Seven emerald cut and seven round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
By Ritani
Located in Greensboro, NC
heirloom-quality set consists of a halo engagement ring and matching eternity wedding band which are both
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired emerald cut diamond and sapphire ring set in platinum. The ring is
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful emerald and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This lovely
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Certified Emerald Cut and Trapezoid Diamond Three Stone in 14k Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage emerald cut diamond three stone ring set in 14k rose gold. The piece is
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k rose gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Double Target Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
channel set vibrant green emeralds, and the other grain set with diamonds. These grain set diamonds flow
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Double Target Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified Art Deco style emerald and diamond double target ring set in platinum
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Contemporary Oval Emerald and Round Cut Diamond Three Stone Rin in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This classic three
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with pear cut emerald set in between with one diamond on each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring 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 Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rachel Koen Wide Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold 1.90Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rachel Koen wide diamond wedding band ring featuring round and marquise cut diamonds set
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Emerald Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
of five graduating emerald cut diamonds; all of which are securely four-claw set in an open back
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rachel Koen Round Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 2.45cttw
Located in New York, NY
and emerald-cut diamonds bezel set in highly polished platinum, all in one beautiful alliance. One of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Diamond and Sapphire Target Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
predominantly set with a lovely emerald cut diamond which is millegrain set to centre. This emerald cut is then
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Graff 8 Carat Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
traditional wedding band, the linear beauty of step-cut diamonds is celebrated in Graff's emerald-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Emerald Halo Diamond Gold Pendant with Diamond Bail Layered Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by diamonds Fine quality oval-shaped emerald weighing 0.70 carat Diamond weighing 0.68 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Halo Oval Round Cut
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
wedding, anniversary, birthday or a special occasion. Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...

Graff 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Eternity Band Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
. The band is made of 18K white gold and it is expertly set with scintillating diamonds and striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co Emerald-Cut 2.63carat Diamond pave Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond solitaire Tiffany Soleste ring, prong set with one emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

16.34 Carat Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond U-Shape Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
experienced jeweler and designer. This stunning wedding ring boasts 16 diamonds set in a shimmering hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Purple Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant purple sapphire and diamond solitaire ring set in 18k white gold. The piece
Category

2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A rather unique GIA certified Art Deco emerald cut diamond and sapphire three stone ring set in
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Double Row Emerald Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 7 Estate Platinum Gemstone Band
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 1.50 carats. Set with a double row of vibrant emeralds the ring would make a lovely wedding band
Category

Early 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French 1930s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: Beautiful, well proportioned, and set with a vivid emerald, this Art Deco ring will be a great piece for an
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired GIA certified emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. The ring is
Category

1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 3.20ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Shoulders in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful certified emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally set with an
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.74 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy three-stone handmade platinum diamond engagement ring. Set low to the finger for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.59 Caratt Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
lifetime! This Exquisite ESTATE Diamond ring with an EMERALD cut Center Diamond 2.04Ct J color VS2 clarity
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald-Cut Diamond Gold Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
outstanding, heavy weight estate wedding band is channel-set with 24 High Quality emerald-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombia Cabochon Emerald Diamond High Domed Cluster Cocktail Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by pave-set diamond weighing 1.00 carat The emerald color is deep summer grass green The emerald
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

MARCUS CO. 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.12 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
By Marcus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
colorless diamonds and vivid green Colombian emeralds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a concealed
Category

Vintage 1910s North American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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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.