1 Carat Emerald Flawless D
GIA Certified 8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D FLAWLESS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
exquisite piece of jewelry! The emerald cut diamond weighing 8 carats with D color and flawless
Category
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Kat Florence 18k Yellow Gold 2.52ctw Emerald & D Flawless Diamond Ring w/ Box
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
1 Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagon Step Cut - Dual Prong Set - Clean Vivid Green Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 pc. Shimmering 4.01 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
laser inscription number.
Cut: Emerald
Color: D
Clarity: Flawless
Cut grade: VG
Total carat weight
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
FLAWLESS GIA Certified 7.41 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond complemented by exquisite shield cut diamonds weighing 1 carats. This stunning ring showcases D
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Stunning 1 Pc Natural Emerald Diamond with 1.0 Ct D IF, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1 pcs Diamond - 1.00 ct - Emerald - D (colourless) - IF (flawless) IGI
1 Sparkling natural cut
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
mesmerizing D color and Internally Flawless clarity, this diamond exudes unparalleled brilliance. Its
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 150 Carat Certified Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
indications of heating, Appendix letter
23 GIA cushion cut diamonds 4 to 1 carats, D colour, Flawless to VS1
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 30.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
made by our team. This exceptional classic necklace features each, and every emerald cut diamond is Gia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 168 Carat Royal Emerald Necklace And Earring Suite
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
set or individually.
1. Giant emerald necklace featuring the highest museum quality Vivid green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
exceptional GIA certified antique emerald cut diamond weighing 7.23 carats, D color, IF clarity. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat H Colour VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA
Report Number: 6511598483
Shape And Cut: Emerald
Carat Weight: 0.50 carat
Category
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat H Colour VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA
Report Number: 1513489834
Shape And Cut: Emerald
Carat Weight: 0.50 carat
Category
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat G Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA
Report Number: 2516487897
Shape And Cut: Emerald
Carat Weight: 0.50 carat
Category
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Mesmerizing 0.7ct Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 0.7 carat
cut: emerald
color: D
clarity: VVS1
cut grade: EX
32 diamond side stones of total
Category
2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sophisticated 1.83ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
showcases a breathtaking 1.00-carat emerald-cut diamond with a flawless color grade and remarkable clarity
Category
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Platinum 4.22ctw GIA Oval Ruby & Pear Brilliant Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 1.08 carat
Color: D
Clarity: VVS2
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None
--Diamond #2
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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64 Facets 1.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of sapphires, emeralds or rubies, and allow their brilliant energy to inspire you to reveal your
Category
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
64 Facets 1.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of sapphires, emeralds or rubies, and allow their brilliant energy to inspire you to reveal your
Category
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
50.65 Carat Handmade Diamond Riviera Necklace GIA Certified
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Carat, The clasp is a 1 Carat F Flawless Emerald Cut)
Average Color : E
Average Clarity : VS1
Color
Category
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
64 Facets 1.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of sapphires, emeralds or rubies, and allow their brilliant energy to inspire you to reveal your
Category
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
64 Facets 1.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of sapphires, emeralds or rubies, and allow their brilliant energy to inspire you to reveal your
Category
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
64 Facets 1.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of sapphires, emeralds or rubies, and allow their brilliant energy to inspire you to reveal your
Category
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
64 Facets 1.50 Carat Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of sapphires, emeralds or rubies, and allow their brilliant energy to inspire you to reveal your
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sparkling 1pc Flawless Natural Diamond with 0.70ct Emerald D IF IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1 sparkling natural emerald cut diamond in a 0.71 carat D IF with excellent cut. This diamond has
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Dazzling 1pc Flawless Natural Diamond with 0.70 Ct Emerald D IF IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1 sparkling flawless natural emerald cut diamond in a 0.7 carat D IF with very good cut. This
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Luxurious 1 carat Emerald Cut Brilliant Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
laser inscription number.
Discover the allure of a 1-carat, D-color, internally flawless (IF) emerald
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
1pc Dazzling Natural cut Emerald diamond in a 1 carat
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural cut Emerald diamond in a 1 carat D VS1 cut. This diamond comes with GIA Certificate and
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Art Deco Diamond Ring D Color, IF 'Internally Flawless', circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, D colour, IF
Category
Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Dazzling Elegance: 1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring with Exquisite Accents
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 1 carat
cut: Emerald
color: D
clarity: VS2
cut grade: VG
2 diamond side stones of total: 0.3
Category
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 0.70 ct 1 pc Ideal Cut Diamond – GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 0.70 ct 1 pc Ideal Cut Diamond – GIA Certified
This 0.70-carat emerald-cut diamond
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Luminous 0.51ct Ideal Cut Emerald Cut Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.51-carat emerald cut diamond, a perfect blend of sophistication and brilliance. This diamond is
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Exquisite 1.20ct Square Emerald-cut Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
main stone of 1.20 carat
cut: square emerald cut
color: D-E
clarity: VVS1-VVS2
cut grade: VG
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring 1 cabochon cut ruby weighing 1.70 carats
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mesmerizing 0.59ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
that perfectly complements the elongated emerald shape.
1 Diamond main stone of 0.59 carat
cut
Category
2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Swiss Piaget Diamond Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.65 carat, graded D-E color, VVS clarity. Accented
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.45 carat, graded D-E color, VVS
Category
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Gold Twin Duck Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.40 carat, graded D-E color, VVS
Category
Vintage 1960s French More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 16 Carat Aquamarine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gem quality Aquamarine with an approximate weight of 13.80 carats, near flawless, framed
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Tanzanite Platinum 18K Brooch Bird On A Rock Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set with round brilliant cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 1.72 carats total - D-G color with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Elegant 1.11ct Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
core of this ring lies a flawless 0.75-carat emerald-cut diamond. Surrounding the central diamond are 2
Category
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 1.60ct Natural Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Diamond
Main stone carat weight: 1.00ct
Shape: Emerald Cut
Color grade: D
Clarity grade
Category
2010s Israeli Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier French Gemstone Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ellipse Band Set
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat, graded D color, VVS clarity, one oval
Category
1990s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Golconda Type 2A GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Antinori di Sanpietro ring is set with an exceptional 2 carat emerald-cut diamond that
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.10 carats, graded D-E color, VS clarity. Accented
Category
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.10 carats, graded D-E color, VVS clarity
Category
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Emerald Cut Diamond Ring GIA 5.26cts D Internally Flawless
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat pink gold custom made 3 stone ring consisting of 1 emerald cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Internally Flawless 2.84 Carat Golconda Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
dating from the early-twentieth century. A 'D' color - 'Internally Flawless' early square emerald-cut
Category
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
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1 Carat Emerald Flawless D For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 1 carat emerald flawless d you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, 14k Gold and Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 1 carat emerald flawless d among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 1 carat emerald flawless d — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, J. Birnbach and Harry Winston each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our 1 carat emerald flawless d for sale are for women, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for men.
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Prices for a 1 carat emerald flawless d can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $8,800 and can go as high as $4,450,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $166,375.
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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