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White Diamonds, Emeralds, White Gold Fashion Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white diamonds and little emeralds. Diamonds 0.62 ct Central and Little Emeralds 0.85 ct Total Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Earrings Studs with Emeralds and Diamonds, Baguette Emerald Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
4.5x2.5mm each stone (0.15+0.15 ct), total 0.30 ct diamonds: 10 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/Vs2-Si1
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2010s Spanish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 10.00 Ct Aquamarine Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
a fabulous elongated emerald cut natural Aquamarinne of 10.0 Ct – 21 mm. x 14 mm – gorgeous sky blue
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Gold Earrings Studs with Emeralds and Diamonds, Baguette Emerald Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
4.5x2.5mm each stone (0.15+0.15 ct), total 0.30 ct diamonds: 10 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/Vs2-Si1
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2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New African 10 Ct Red Sapphire Multi-Color Sapphire RGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
exquisite. It is an emerald cut stone and is 10 Ct The main stone is 13 x 9 mm and has multi-colored
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Grey Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a diamond and an emerald in the upper part; as pendant, a grey pearl. Diamonds 0.04 ct Emeralds
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mouted with a diamond and an emerald in the upper part and, below, a white pearl. Diamonds 0.04 ct
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2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 18 Karat Rose Gold Beaded Drop Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
back to the 2010. They were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.04 ct Emeralds
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies Antique Platinum Diamonds And Emeralds Ring
Located in Houston, TX
One lady's hand made platinum scattered, diamond and emerald cocktail, antique, art-deco, vintage
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gr 9-10 mm Diamonds 0.15 ct Emeralds 0.98 ct Total weight 4.80 gr RF + ICA For any informations
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Pearls, 14 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
0.03 ct Emeralds 0.30 ct Pearls 2.10 gr - 10 mm x 8.5 mm Total Weight 3.10 gr Lenght 14 mm RF +OHG For
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
0.24 ct Emeralds 0.59 ct Pearls 2.70 gr - 10 mm Total Weight 4.50 gr RF +RCC For any informations
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Grey Pearls, 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
oval emerald in the upper part and a grey pearl as pendant. Diamonds 0.05 ct Emeralds 0.52 ct - 5 mm x
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2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Exceptional 6.60 Carat Emerald 3.30 Carats Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A 18k gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring, set in the center with an oval-cut Zambia Emerald weighing
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

22K Gold and Amber Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
: Emeralds: 10 stones, approx. 0.03 ct each Diamonds: 3 rose-cut, approx. 0.07 ct each (Clarity: SI1, Color
Category

20th Century Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
lovely emerald cut emerald surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
two marquis emeralds (4 mm x 3 mm each) and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emeralds and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. Width: 10 mm
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

1.54ct Natural Aquamarine 0.47 ct Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold – Handmade
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
diamonds in brilliant round cut: Two larger diamonds (each 3.4 mm in diameter, 0.11 ct approx.) for a
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat Solid Gold Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. 2.02 g. depends from size Central stones: Natural emerald Marquise cut, weight - approx 0.70 ct in
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts, Onyx, Pearls, 9Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amethyst ( 15 mm x 10 mm). Along the chain, silver structure studded with diamonds between two onyx. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring Vintage 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
A Colombian emerald surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds cluster ring in 18 ct yellow gold. 1
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Late 20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 1.11 ct Emeralds and Sapphires 1.43 ct
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval emerald (5 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds. Suspended from a classic
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.37 ct Rubies/ Emeralds/ Sapphires 2.71 ct Grey Pearl 1.30 gr - 10 mm White Pearl 1.20 gr - 10mm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

New African 4.60 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
is 10 x 7.5 mm and has Diamond Cut Green Tsavorite stones flanking the stone. A very elegant
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling S...

New African 7 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a oval cut stone and is 7 Cts The main stone is 12 x 10 mm
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow...

New African 4.0 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is an oval cut stone and is 4.0 Cts The main stone is 10 x 8.5
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Ring natural 1.7ct Emerald 0.7ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7.75/ 4.6gr
Located in SE
square cut Emerald stone of deep Green color 7 mm x 6 mm x 4.35 mm deep / ca. 1.75ct Six old diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 4.25 #15696
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features one round emerald (4 mm) surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Cocktail ring 10 X 12 Oval Cut Emerald Cabochon, Origin Zambia Oval Shape Emerald Ring Very clean and
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
clean and intense green color . 10 pointer each emerald . There is a 20 pointer diamond in the center
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 10 X 8 Oval Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Ring natural 1.5ct Emerald 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 6.25US / 6gr
Located in SE
/ ca 1.5ct 12 old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.75 mm / 0.025 ct each or total of 0.3ctw. Color ca. F,G /VS
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Vintage 1930s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tanzanite, Gem Quality, 10 cts. surrounded by fine white Diamonds set in 18K.
Located in Aspen, CO
Large Gem Quality 10 ct. Tanzanite (probably D-Block. - the finest of the mines in Tanzania
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 0.85 Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US4.5 / 2.65gr
Located in SE
German Halo Ring featuring natural oval diamond cut Emerald 6 mm x 5 mm x 3.85 mm deep / ca. 0.85
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Vintage 1930s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Baguette emerald earrings studs in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
(0.15+0.15 ct), total 0.30 ct. Side stones: Diamonds: 10 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/Vs2-Si1
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD Dazzling Natural 9 Ct. Blue Topaz Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering brilliant emerald cut huge Brasilian 9 Carat blue Topaz - 14.2 mm x 12 mm - enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Fleur De Lys Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds, France, late 19th cent
Located in Chorzów, PL
sides of the emerald there are two main diamonds in an old brilliant cut with a total weight of 0.38 ct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Very Fine Tanzanite and Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
emeralds which weigh 1 ct. and 10 fine white diamonds, going down the shank, which weigh .15 cts. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine emerald surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds and 10 baguette diamonds set in meticulously
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

New African 4.70 Ct Cornflower Blue White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
beautiful color.. It just shimmers and sparkles. The stone is an Emerald cut and measures 10 x 7.5 mm. It
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 4.50 Ct IF Cornflower Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
sparkles. The stone is an Emerald cut and measures 10 x 8 mm. It is surrounded by White Diamond cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Magnesite, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.06 ct Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires 3.57 ct Magnesite
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Emerald Pears of over 9.95 Cts and Trillion Opals and Diamond Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald pears of almost 10 cts and 20.25 ct trillion opals inlaid in a row of brilliant cut diamond
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2010s Drop Earrings

New Sri Lanka 10.02 ct Royal Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
cts. It is an emerald cut stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and has 4 rows of diamond cut blue sapphires
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 7.9 Ct Green Paraiba Tourmaline Sapphire RGold PlatedSterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
flanked by diamond cut white sapphire stones. The main stone measures 12.5 x 10 mm. Sure to get noticed
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose...

New Sri Lanka 10.60 ct Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
cts. It is an emerald cut stone and measures 14.2 x 10 mm and is flanked by several rows of diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Earrings natural 1.4 ctw Emerald 0.6ctw Daimonds solid 18K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
8.7 mm x 4 mm deep each. Two oval cut natural Emeralds 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.75mm / ca. 0.7 ct each or
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

New Sri Lanka 4.70 Ct Dark Blue White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
stone and is 4.70 cts. It measures 10 x 9 mm. The stone is flanked by diamond cut white sapphires and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut amethyst (12 mm x 10 mm) surrounded by 60 round brilliant cut diamonds. Top of ring measures
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1960 Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant/Brooch in Red Gold 750
Located in Lucerne, CH
. Center set with an emerald cut aquamarine of approximate 13 ct. Surrounded by 10 full brilliant cut
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Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef Arpels
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
diamonds weighing ca. 0.20 ct, the nose set with a cut onyx. 2 small emeralds as eyes. Matching smaller
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.66 TCW Aquamarine and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of these aquamarine and diamond stud earrings. Featuring striking emerald-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef Arpels
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
small emeralds as eyes. Matching smaller lion, 3.5 cm, decorated with 10 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

New African IF 9.1 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
stone is an emerald cut stone and is 9.1 cts. It is flanked by diamond cut Blue Sapphires stones
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

AGI Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18 Kt White Gold, Suite, Estate
Located in New York, NY
. Necklace comes with matching earrings . Earring consist of 10 emerald cut natural Sapphire weighing
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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10 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 10 ct emerald cut diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 10 ct emerald cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 10 ct emerald cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Rosenberg, Five Star Jewelry and Goldiva by Golda Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 10 ct emerald cut diamond can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 marquise cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a 10 ct emerald cut diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 10 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

Prices for a 10 ct emerald cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $934,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,450.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.