2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Go...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s African Artisan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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