50 Carat Emerald
Vintage 1930s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Indian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Citrine, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
English Choker Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1890s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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50 Carat Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 50 Carat Emerald?
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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How big is a 2 carat emerald?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A two carat emerald is 8.5 x 6.0mm. Because emeralds are quite strong they can be great for everyday wear.