Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Emerald Diamond Platinum Earrings

Rose Diamond And Ruby Pendant

Rose Gold Emerald Earrings

Diamond Surrounded By Emeralds

Silver And Diamond Earrings

Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring 1950s

1950 Sapphire Brooches

Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Sapphire

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring

$7,900

1950s Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Cat and Key Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-20th Century brooch with diamonds and emeralds. This charming brooch features an emerald-eyed

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950s Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Cat and Key Brooch

$12,500

.85 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum

Located in Litchfield, CT

: .85 carat emerald and .40 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: Pt900 for

Category

1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

.85 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum

$2,800

1950S Style with Diamonds and Emerald Platinum Earrings

Located in MADRID, ES

dazzling array of brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 5 carats and center-cut carre emeralds sourced from

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950S Style with Diamonds and Emerald Platinum Earrings

$8,936

Mario Buccellati Diamond and Emerald Ear Clips

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

Large and gorgeous Mario Buccellati Diamond and Emerald ear clips. Each earring is centered with a

Category

1950s Italian Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond and Emerald Ear Clips

$38,500

Mario Buccellati emerald diamond gold Beauty Case

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

An 18kt gold beauty case, presenting a central floral motif, highlighted with old cut diamonds and

Category

1950s Italian Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati emerald diamond gold Beauty Case

$12,000

Emerald and Diamond-Set Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

emeralds and 1.15 carats of sparkly white diamonds set in a detailed hand-made setting. Dazzling dressed up

Category

1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond-Set Gold Ring

$1,950

Emerald And Diamond Golden Retriever Watch Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

the Emerald dog collar to a bone at the side of the dogs head. All hand textured from the head to the

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald And Diamond Golden Retriever Watch Bracelet

$9,445

Magnificent Carved Mughal Emerald and Diamond Bangle

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Carved Mughal Emerald and Diamond Bangle Impressive carved emerald and diamond cuff

Category

1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Magnificent Carved Mughal Emerald and Diamond Bangle

Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring

$6,000

Boucheron Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French platinum and 18 karat gold earrings with emeralds and diamonds by Boucheron. The

Category

1950s French Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Boucheron Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings

$32,500

A Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Necklace, 1950 ca

Located in Firenze, IT

A Platinum necklace consisting approximately of 500 carats of emerald beads set with approximately

Category

1950s English Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

A Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Necklace, 1950 ca

Mid Century 1.5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in Miami, FL

, adorned with single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.5 carats G color, VS-SI clarity. The emerald

Category

1950s Unknown Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century 1.5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring

$15,800

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A vintage emerald and diamond dress ring, set with a step-cut emerald, weighing approximately

Category

1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1950

$19,171

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

1.40 carat. It is a natural emerald which is haloed by sparkling white diamonds. The diamond, which are

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

$4,683

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Emerald Cluster Earrings

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef

Category

1950s French Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Emerald Cluster Earrings

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

The stunning centre stone is a luscious green colour, making this emerald breath-taking. It weighs

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

$7,969

Marchak Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond and Gold Flowerbasket Ring

By Marchak

Located in Amsterdam, NL

flowers, centering a blue sapphire saffier (circa 1.2 carat), old cut diamonds (total circa 2 carats) and

Category

1950s French Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold

Marchak Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond and Gold Flowerbasket Ring

$13,107

Mid Century Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one emerald cut diamond

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Mid Century Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring

$5,750

Vintage 4.52 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring

Located in London, GB

Exquisite engagement ring featuring a vibrant natural green emerald cut emerald in a four claw open

Category

1950s English Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 4.52 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring

$18,596

Spitzer Fuhrmann Emerald and Diamond Spray Pin

Located in New York, NY

Single & Full cut Diamond and Emerald Pin set in 18kt White Gold. 8 Full cut Diamonds and 80

Category

1950s American Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spitzer Fuhrmann Emerald and Diamond Spray Pin

$1,700

Fashionable Emerald Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

center stone is surrounded by emerald and diamond baguettes in a spiral design. Total weight of the

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fashionable Emerald Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring

$4,150

Emerald and diamond drop earrings, Sweden 1954.

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

1950 Swedish emerald and diamond drop earrings. These 1,65 inch / 42mm long and lovely vintage

Category

1950s Swedish Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

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

Emerald and diamond drop earrings, Sweden 1954.

$4,170 / set

Vintage 18k Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous emerald, pearl, and diamond bracelet from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in 18k

Category

1950s American Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet

$9,595

1950s 3.06 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.06 carat diamond and synthetic emerald, 12k yellow gold

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1950s 3.06 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant

$4,142

Midcentury Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring three marquise cut

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Midcentury Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring

$4,500

Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring 12 octagonal step cut

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

$9,350

Platinum Art Deco 2.50 Center Diamond with Diamond around and Emerald

Located in New York, NY

The ring is finely crafted in platinum with center diamond weighing approximately total of 2.50

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco 2.50 Center Diamond with Diamond around and Emerald

$32,800

11.75 Carat Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous and alluring emerald and diamond necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, weighing

Category

1950s Unknown Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

11.75 Carat Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Necklace

$30,000

Vintage Emerald, Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

around a 1.50 carat emerald. A double octagonal halo of grain-set round brilliant cut diamonds that

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Emerald, Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

$7,805

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring Bands in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous Art deco style emerald and diamond ring two bands comprised of two center square cut

Category

1950s American Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring Bands in Platinum

$4,400

Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage 1950's 0.89 carat emerald and 0.24 carat diamond platinum twist style dress

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

$2,403

Vintage 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone, c.1950s

Located in London, GB

Made in the 1950s is this gorgeous Emerald and diamond trilogy ring. To the centre a 1.40 carat

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone, c.1950s

$9,284

Vintage 1.05ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s

Located in London, GB

. Surrounding the emerald is a halo of sparkling white diamonds. The diamond, which are round brilliants, have a

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.05ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s

$5,669

DAVID WEBB Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Ring

By David Webb

Located in Litchfield, CT

, and emerald cabochons set on an asymmetric tubular motif frame. Additionally accented with two diamond

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Ring

$16,500

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

sparkling diamonds and is modelled in ct gold. The centre diamond measures 9pts, the emeralds measure 10pts

Category

1950s British Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

$657

Vintage Triple Halo Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

This vintage mid-century emerald and diamond ring has a soul much older than its years. Dating

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Triple Halo Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1950s

$3,697

Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, GIA Certified.

Located in New York, NY

. The details are as follows : Oval faceted emerald weight : 2.45 carat Diamond weight : old cut and

Category

1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, GIA Certified.

$12,000

1950s 3.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 3.65 carat emerald and 0.25 carat diamond, platinum dress / cluster ring

Category

1950s Unknown Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950s 3.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

$3,155

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Twist Cocktail Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

have a combined weight of 1.50 carat. Slithering in between the diamonds are thin rows of emeralds

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Twist Cocktail Ring, circa 1950s

$12,817

Retro 1950s Diamond and Emerald Gold Ring

Located in MADRID, ES

diamonds, as well as square-cut emeralds. It has a weight of 11.13 grams. The ring is adorned with 20

Category

1950s Unknown Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro 1950s Diamond and Emerald Gold Ring

$7,125

Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian

Category

1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.

$655

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

This three stone ring features a pale green, natural emerald within a claw setting. It is an oval

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1950s

$3,533

Vintage Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

A vintage three stone ring, set with a central cabochon-cut emerald, weighing an estimated 2.80

Category

1950s Unknown Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring

$9,585

Platinum Diamond and Emerald Toi Et Moi 1950s Ring

Located in Towson, MD

proposed to Jackie Bouvier with an emerald and diamond toi et moi ring similar to this one. The emerald

Category

1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Emerald Toi Et Moi 1950s Ring

$13,995

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning bright green emerald is an oval shape and measures approximately 1.25carats. The

Category

1950s British Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring

$1,040

Vintage Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

Set to centre in this unique cluster ring is a round brilliant diamond weighing 0.45 carat. It is

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

$3,676

Vintage Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful ring features a centre diamond weighing 0.80 carat. It has been estimated as H in

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, circa 1950s

$6,819

Vintage 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s

Located in London, GB

This vintage emerald and diamond halo ring features a stunning 1.20 carat emerald set in 18 carat

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s

$6,819

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This emerald and diamond cluster ring is absolutely stunning. The emerald measures 40pts and the

Category

1950s British Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Cluster Ring

$616

Vintage Emerald and Diamond French Bombe Ring, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

brilliants. The emerald weighs 1.60 carat, whilst the diamonds have a total weight of 5 carat. The shine of

Category

1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond French Bombe Ring, circa 1950s

$10,681

1950s Diamond and Pear-Shaped Emerald Drop Earrings in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

A pair of diamond pendant earrings designed as a line of chevroned baguettes terminating in a

Category

1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950s Diamond and Pear-Shaped Emerald Drop Earrings in Platinum

$22,500

Vintage 2.5 CTW Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - GIA F1

Located in Hummelstown, PA

A lush and lively octagonal step-cut Colombian emerald, weighing 2.5 carats, is elegantly presented

Category

1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 2.5 CTW Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - GIA F1

$11,875

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum 1/2 Eternity Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The square cut emeralds in this ring are a gorgeous pale yet bright green and the largest stone

Category

1950s British Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum 1/2 Eternity Band

$616

Vintage 1950s 14KT Yellow Gold Emerald And Diamond Leaf Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1950s 14KT Yellow Gold Emerald And Diamond Leaf Brooch, featuring a stunning 1.50 carat

Category

1950s American Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 14KT Yellow Gold Emerald And Diamond Leaf Brooch

$4,100

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring-Dant

Located in New York, NY

an heart-cut emerald, weighing approx. 1.50ct, surrounded by 30 tapered baguette diamonds, I-J-K-L

Category

1950s Unknown Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring-Dant

$3,600

Platinum Green Emerald, Marquise And Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

of enduring beauty. Green emeralds are natural with minor inclusions. Diamonds are natural of F-G

Category

1950s American Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Green Emerald, Marquise And Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet

$22,400

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Emerald And Diamond Vintage 1959 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emerald and diamond vintage 1959 for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect emerald and diamond vintage 1959 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and square cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our emerald and diamond vintage 1959 for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald And Diamond Vintage 1959?

The price for an emerald and diamond vintage 1959 starts at $489 and tops out at $55,478 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,788.

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).

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