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Alexander 14.35 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 14.35 carats total. illusion set emerald and round cut shape diamond pattern, with marques
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander 14.52 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 14.52 carats total. illusion set emerald cut shape diamond pattern, with marques diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Coral Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. 26.30 teardrop coral with floral motif carving. Set under 2 round tiny emeralds, Diamond and black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Coral Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. 26.30 teardrop coral with floral motif carving. Set under 2 round tiny emeralds, Diamond and black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glorious 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring w/ 0.58 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful halo ring with a dazzling 0.5-carat emerald cut natural diamond. It has 0.5 carats of
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
By Ritani
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Color: E (solitaire); G (accents) Cuts: Emerald (solitaire) & Round (accents) Solitaire’s Carat
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds Halo Stud Earrings w/1.92 Carat - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
: E Clarity: VVS2 32 diamond side stones of total: 0.30 Carat cut: Round Brilliant color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander 11.78 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace Illusion Set 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beverly Hills. 440 round, princess, and baguette cut diamonds, 11.78 carats total. Emerald and baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.25 Ct. Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Peacock Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 4.25 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones I Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Number: 12 Weight: 0.23 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander 13.80 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace Illusion Set 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 768 round, princess, and baguette cut diamonds, 13.80 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified Emerald cut blue sapphire weighing 5.52 carats Measuring (11.1x9.5) mm 32 round
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.39 Carat Round Aquamarine Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complimentary sizing as needed. Aquamarine, 7.77mm, 1.39 carats 2 emerald cut diamonds, .32 carats total 62
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

NALLY GIA Certified Diamond and Platinum Cross/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant This cross has 12 emerald cut diamonds with total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French Cut Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstones I Type: Sapphire Shape: French Cut Size: 2.2 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 2.56 Carat (approx. total
Category

20th Century Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Diamond and Peridot Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 1.50 carats total and four cabochon Peridots, weighing 1.00 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Citrine and Diamond "Bow" Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Palm Desert, CA
32 Old European cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.00 carats. Circa 1930. 24.6 grams in gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cluster Band, 14k Oval 2.06ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cuts: Marquise & Square Color: Pinkish Red Genuine Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carats: .36ctw Cut
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Chopard Lady s Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold and Diamond Happy Sport Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel. Measuring 32 mm Yellow Gold Bezel set with 36 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Totaling 1.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Emerald- Round, Square Step & Oval Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Green Color - 5-6ctw (approx.) Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Derby, NY
: G-H Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire : Approximately  1.32 Carat Total Weight : Approximately 7.93 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.60 carats Measuring (10.67x7.23x4.32) mm 32 round diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 7.58 Ct. Sugarloaf Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Weight: 7.58 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Single Cut Round Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

sapphire diamond Platinum band ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the center. Set on either side of the sapphires are a total of 64 round brilliant cut diamonds, 32 on
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of approximately 0.75 carats, graded E-F color, VS clarity. Accented by 32 single cut diamonds with a
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Beautiful 18k White Gold Earrings with 0.93 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
of 0.40 and 0.41 ct. each, total: 0.81 ct. cut: emerald color: D-E clarity: VVS1 -32 diamond side
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2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Legnazzi Cluster Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 8.29 Ctw In Diamonds Gems
Located in Miami, FL
: Mount in a pave setting, with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.92 carats, white colorless E color, VS
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Go...

Chaumet Paris 1960 Jeweled Bee Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.14 Ctw in Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 1.14 carats, white colorless, E/F color, VVS-1 clarity. Weight: 11.95 Grams (7.66 Dwt
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Pave 18K White Gold Ring with 1.48 ct Natural Diamonds, GIA cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pave diamond band ring made from 18k white gold with 1.48 total carat of emerald cut
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
White Gold. Prominently featured in the center is an approximately 14.95 carats Emerald Cut High
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.69ct Aquamarine 1.85ct Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Gold Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Emerald cut aquamarine measures 9mm x 7mm (estimated at 2.69 carats), accented with 32 round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Tropical Earrings Pendant Set, 18k Gold Diamonds Pearls Pierced .27ctw
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
- Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: F - G Carats: 0.15ctw Genuine Emeralds - Treatment: Oiling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Art Deco Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
baquetes & old European cut diamonds Estimated total weight of the diamonds is 32 carats. Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AGTA Spectrum Award Entrant 18KYG Spessartine Garnet Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
, usually only seen in museums! Accented with 34 Tsavorite Garnets = 2.08 Cttw & 32 Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Platinum GIA 15.96ct Orange Yellow Pink Sapphire w/ Diamond Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval & Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pink Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting to form an emerald cut diamond shape. There are 0.80 carats of French cut natural blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Art Nouveau 1900 Scarab Brooch Gold Silver Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount in flush settings, with 32 mixed old rose cuts natural diamonds, 1.60 carats, white-gray
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Art Deco 1925 Pair of Dress Clips in Platinum with 11.54 Ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
European round cut of natural diamonds, 3.54 carats, white colorless F color, VS-1 clarity. Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

3.6 Ct. Aquamarine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.6 carat (approx) emerald cut aquamarine, all supported by diamond set shoulders, with subtle
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

London Blue Topaz Tsavorite Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 10 x 8 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.80 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
flush settings, with 32 old European rose cut natural diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.06 carats
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Faye Kim 18k Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline and Diamond Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
with a touch of a green undertone. The elongated emerald cut highlights the natural beauty of the
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

TUTTI FRUTTI 1935 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 46.81 Cts In Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
assortment of fifty-four natural earth mined gemstones, such; diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. This
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

FRENCH 1970 Mousetrap Bracelet In 18Kt Gold Platinum With 25.41 Ctw Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 70 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.56 carats, white
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 1...

Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Vintage Floral Slide Charm Bracelet 14k Round 5.51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Color: Purple Genuine Opal Carat: .34ct Cut: Round Cabochon Genuine Emeralds Treatment
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Yel...

Lacloche Frères Gemstone Gold Bangle Bracelet Set of Four
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with Old European cut diamonds (total weight approximately 5 carats), another one is set with French
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cazzaniga 1950 Roma Vintage Gem Set Pill Box 18Kt Gold With 1.64 Ct in Gemstones
By Cazzaniga
Located in Miami, FL
tight pressure push lock. Diamonds: Bezel set with 4 European cut diamonds, 0.08 carats, F/G color, VS
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Blue Topaz Gemstone Earrings Estate 18k White Gold Large Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Emerald cut blue topaz measures 18mm x 13mm each (estimated at 16 carats each - 32 carats total estimated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite...

Brooch
Located in New York, NY
adorned with 32 radiant rubies, 16 square carre-cut Sapphires, and an additional 16 round Emerald stones
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Vintage 1980s North American Brooches

Brooch
Brooch
$30,000
Piaget 18kt. Yellow and white Gold Lapis Lazuli ladies wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Braintree, GB
Glass Weight: 56 grams Diamonds - Cut: Round Brilliant Quantity of stones: 32 Carat weight: 32 x
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

Emerald Cut Long Diamond Illusion Set Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
round and special cut F color VS clarity diamonds give an illusion Emerald cut diamond look on each of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 2.2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
emerald cut diamond independently certified as 2.25ct J colour VVs1 clarity, set in a four claw double
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1990s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.17 Carat Emerald Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an emerald cut tanzanite with a weight of 6.12 carats with measurements of 12.82x9.50mm
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

4.6 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and 0.55 Carat Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
the total diamond weight to 0.55 carats. Center: 4.60 carat emerald cut Green Tourmaline Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.56 Carat Emerald Cut Peridot Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
32 Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.46 Carats and 42 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.47 Carats. (Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 14 Karat Gold 3.92 Carat Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds weighing 2.08cts and 32 round cut, prong set diamonds weighing 1.84cts with acolor grade (H
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved 81.34 Carat Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
silver. It is set in 81.34 carats turquoise, emerald and .44 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved 81.34 Carat Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
silver. It is set in 81.34 carats turquoise, emerald and .44 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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32 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 32 carat emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 32 carat emerald cut diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 32 carat emerald cut diamond from Meghna Jewels, Georgios Collections Inc and Roshe Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 round cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 32 carat emerald cut diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 32 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond?

On average, a 32 carat emerald cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $7,550, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,046,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.