17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Australian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Wedding Rings
Diamond
2010s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 17 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.