11 Carat Emerald Cut Emeralds
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Citrine, Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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11 Carat Emerald Cut Emeralds For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 11 Carat Emerald Cut Emeralds?
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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