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TJD 1.0 Carat Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
claw. The white diamonds are graded as H-I color and I-2 clarity. Total diamond weight is 1.0 carat.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Prong Set Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: 45 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 2.00 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: 26 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 2.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

IGI Certified 1/4 Carat Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Prong Set Fluted Band Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.25 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong Product Gram
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Composite Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
20 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.50 cttw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New .20ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant, Sterling Silver 14k Rose Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I2 Color: I - J Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.20ctw
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Treated Green Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: Green Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.20 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

10K Yellow Gold 5.00 Carat Round-Cut Baguette-Cut Diamond Floral Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Round and 108 - Baguette Cut Diamond Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 5.0 cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Round-Cut 0.5 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.50 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Miracle Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 4.0 Cttw Diamond Circle Hoop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: 50 Round -Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold 1 1/5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Classic Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.21cttw Diamond Setting Type: 4-Prong.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K Tutti Frutti Leaf Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 11.61ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
) as well as approximately 2cttw in G-I Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds. Dimensions/Weight: Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Heart Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in micro pave setting and shimmers in H-I color I2 clarity. Captivating with 0.10 carats diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. The diamond's J-K color adds a touch of warmth, while the I2-I3 clarity ensures a mesmerizing sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14k White Gold 1/4 Carat Channel-Set Brilliant Round-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
classic piece you can wear everyday. These diamonds are color rated as I-J Color, and clarity graded as I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Pink Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 10.86cttw Sz 6.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
, oval cut vibrant pink sapphires (.25 each) as well as 1.86cttw in H-I Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds. Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

10K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Composite Double Square and Halo Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
that is sure to catch the eye. The I-J color and I1-I2 clarity of the diamonds add to the overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Multi Row Bypass Wave Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 94 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 3.0 cttw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight: .10 ct. Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: I2 Size
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Prong-Set Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver 7.0 Carat Diamond "S" Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 7.03 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 9.25 #14971
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: 10 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .15 ct. Diamond color: J-K Diamond clarity: I2-I3 Ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k Yellow and White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Triple Leaf Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.50 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Channel and Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/5 Carat Round Diamond and Oval Blue Tanzanite Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Count: 12 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.20 cttw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Two-Tone White Yellow Gold and Pear Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Type: Fine Band Width: 1-2 mm Diamond Properties: Color Enhanced Stone: Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Round Diamond and Ruby Cluster High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 0.80 CTW Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: SI1- I2, VS2 Diamond Cut: Good Ruby Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 19.61 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
color and I2 clarity. Accent diamonds weigh 17.59 carats total with F-G color and VS2-SI2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Round Diamond Double Halo and Disc Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Types: Bezel and Shared
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Illusion Plate Ring
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.25 cttw Diamond Setting Types: Miracle Product Gram Weight: 2.33 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow and White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Triple Leaf Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.50 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Channel and Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Treated Black Diamond Classic 4-Prong Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earrings exude sophistication and elegance. The striking black diamonds, with their I2-I3 clarity, have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.20 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Miracle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

10K Yellow Gold 5/8 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 4-Prong Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.62 cttw Diamond Setting Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Estate 18K Pink Coral Cabochon Floral Wide Diamond Ring Band Sz 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
surrounded by approximately .60cttw in H-J color Si2-i2 clarity rounds diamonds. Dimensions/ Weight: Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 1.0 Cttw Channel-Set Brilliant Round-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Count: 12 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Multi-Row Wave Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Types
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
jewelry with a lustrous finish. These natural diamonds are color rated as H-I Color, and clarity graded as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Go...

2.00 Carat Total Multi Cut Diamond Ornate Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
): SI2–I2 Diamond Color (Round): I–J Diamond Shape & Cut (Baguette): Baguette cut Diamond Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Square Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Includes 18 Princess and 24 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Black and Red Enamel Extra-Long Diamond Post Dangle Earrings in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
carats (we rate it I color and VS1-2 clarity). The diamond tab has three columns and one circlet pavé
Category

Late 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

.85 Carat Center Diamond Turquoise Platinum Brooch Flower Belle Époque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
color (very white) and I2 clarity. The diamonds are set in Platinum atop 14 Karat Gold. The flower is
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Multi-Row Wave Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Types
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3/8 Carat Diamond Double Dangle 2 Stone Stud Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.37 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alternating Round Diamond and Pink Sapphire Cross Pendant Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
CTW Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: I1–I2 Diamond Cut: Good Pink Sapphire Quantity: 5 Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.07 Carat Diamond and 8 X 6 MM Natural Tanzanite 14K White Gold Twist Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and 1 tanzanite in prong setting. Diamonds are graded in HI color and I2 clarity. This split shank
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Estate SOHO Italian 18K Diamond Black Enamel Yin Yang Paisley Cocktail Ring Sz 7
By SOHO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
enamel. This gorgeous statement ring has been pave set with approximately .80cttw in G-I color Va1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Cluster and Swirl Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Include 18 Round and 24 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Infinity Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: 77 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Blue (Color Treated) and White Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
clarity: SI1-I2 Diamond color: J (white) Ring Size: 7 Weight: 3.3 dwt. / 5.2 gr. Stamped: 14K Very
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold over Silver 1/6 Carat Miracle-Plate Set Diamond Floral Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.15 cttw Diamond Setting Types: Miracle Product Gram Weight: 2.09 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
# 5232483561 Color: H Clarity: I2 Side Diamonds: Approximately .50 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 Measurements
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.50 cttw Diamond Setting Type: 4-Prong Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Carat Princess-Cut Square Black Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 1.50 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong Product Gram Weight: 2.34 Grams Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Treated Green Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Treated Green Diamond Diamond Count: 1 Round-Cut Diamond Diamond Color: Green Diamond Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold 2.63Ctw
Located in New York, NY
cut center diamond, radiating with F color and I2 clarity. The center diamond is elegantly prong set
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bezel Band
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. It's rated I2 for clarity. So this diamond is about as bright as it can be and about as included as it
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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I2 Clarity Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of i2 clarity diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 12 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of i2 clarity diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and asscher cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of i2 clarity diamonds, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are I2 Clarity Diamonds?

Prices for i2 clarity diamonds start at $3,750 and top out at $120,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,556.

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 I2 Clarity Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The best available clarity for diamond stud earrings is FL or flawless. FL diamonds are very rare and sell for the highest prices. Diamonds with clarity ratings of SI2 and higher may appear to be flawless once set due to their size. Explore a wide variety of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A D clarity diamond is quite rare, so it is considered valuable. The lettering system refers to color, and D clarity signifies that a diamond is colorless. So whether D clarity is good or not, really comes down to a matter of preference in what you are looking for in a diamond. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether two-carat diamond studs are too big is a matter of personal preference. At this size, each earring will be one carat. If you opt for the classic round brilliant cut, the studs will typically measure around 6.5 millimeters in diameter, which is a little more than half the size of a dime. Find a wide range of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A 2 carat oval diamond is approximately 10.23mm × 6.82mm × 4.16mm in size. These diamonds usually have an approximate face-up area of 57.21 mm². Find a variety of diamonds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    How big a 2-carat diamond with a princess cut is varies from piece to piece. However, the average size is 7 millimeters by 7 millimeters. The measurement is around 9/32 inches, so a 2-carat princess-cut diamond will be just a little over a quarter-inch in size. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of princess-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between Type I and Type II diamonds is their composition. Type I diamonds contain nitrogen-based impurities, while Type II diamonds do not feature these types of impurities. You'll find a large collection of diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.