27 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Colombian Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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27 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 27 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond?
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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