Emerald 20ct
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Link Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
20th Century European Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Singaporean Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Emerald 20ct For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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