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Diamond Emerald Cut Ear Studs Earrings total 0.40 ct TW VS made in Italy Great
Located in Viena, Viena
if emerald cut diamond, then please in best quality, otherwise the effect is not given, here we
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2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 52.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 7.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
emeralds , cabochon cut, 52 carats, and natural diamonds top quality 7,50 carats F/VS. Handcrafted by
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

British .50 Ct. Diamond Emerald Sapphire 18 KT Eternity ring
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds totaling approx .25 Ct – 3 round faceted cut natural emeralds totaling approx .10 Ct- 3 round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Marquise Diamond Dangle Earrings – 2.11 ct tw. 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
. Dangling beneath the diamonds are two natural earth-mined round emeralds, crystal-clear green and eye-clean
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2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

8.5 Ct Emerald cut Natural Lapis Lazuli + Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, 5.5 S
Located in New York, NY
golden streak creates a captivating visual contrast. There are 5 brilliant cut diamonds on all 4 corner
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 4.40 Carats Zambian Emeralds 1.15 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in a modern design, so elegant and refined style
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 50.20 Carat Zambia Emeralds Diamonds 4 Ct 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
natural diamonds, special cut, of 4 carats, F/VS . This earrings are a piece of art of high jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Platinum Ring with 5.00 Ct Emerald and .32 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
Ladies size 5 1/4 estate platinum ring set with an octagonal step cut emerald and round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

AIG Certified 10.00 Cartas Zambian Emeralds 10.00 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This pair of Emeralds and Diamonds earrings is a stunning testament to elegance and sophistication
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.87 Ct. Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.58 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.82 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.53 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.58 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 6.05 Ct SI/H Round Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring 18 K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 6.20 Ct Rubies Emerald Sapphires 1.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds earrings in contemporary design, so glamour
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 11.50 Carat Zambian Emeralds 2.30 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds pair of earrings, in a glamour design, so elegant and refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 2.48 Carat Zambian Emeralds 1.51 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Emeralds and Diamonds pair of earrings, in particular design, so elegant and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

58 Ct. Emerald Baguette Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Square-cut emeralds, baguette-cut diamonds, platinum emeralds: 26 square-cut with approximate
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AIG Certified 12.00 Cts Zambian Emeralds 5.50 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cut, spectacular vibrant color , extra fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Scintillating 14K White Gold 7.43 ct Emerald Diamond Long Dangle Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 10 > Gemstone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Diamond Weight - 1.39 ct > Diamond size - 1.4 mm > Gross Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
(6.62 mm. x 6.58 mm.) – 18 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 2.40 Ct (by spread) UK size: M 3/4 US size
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1960 Illario IGI Certified 1.33 ct Kashmir Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring
By Illario
Located in Valenza, IT
, two hand carved elements in Panjshir emerald weighing 2.60 ct, 30 natural white diamond weighing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

4.47 Carat 1/4 Cts Asscher Cut Square Emerald Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Cut' Diamond Set in Shared Prong Mode. Total Weight of diamonds: 4.47 Ct
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2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AGL Certified Minor 4Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified" Minor " Approximately 4.3 + Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 11 carat Diamond
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 4.10 Zambian Emerald 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in stunning Art Deco design, so elegant and refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald and 1.78 Carat Diamond Marquise Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 0.42 Ct emerald and 1.78 Ct diamond, 9k yellow gold marquise ring; part of
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Antique 1840s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.5ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Unisex ring Approximately 2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald GIA certified , F2
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Earrings Emerald Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 4.00 Ct. Earrings Size :- 17 mm approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Earrings Emerald Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 4.00 Ct. Earrings Size :- 17 mm approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

C. Dunaigre 4 Carat Colombian Emerald Octagon and White Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.34 ct. C. Dunaigre certified Colombian emerald emerald cut with good quality, white, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Ring Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.85 Ct. (AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 AND COLOR H-I) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.75 Ct. Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K White Gold Stud Earrings with 1.36 Ct Emerald Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings feature 1.36 carats of vivid emerald-cut emeralds, each framed by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

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

Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut white stunning diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H clarity SI, the ruby weighs
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Pear Cut Emerald And Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has F
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Stunning Ct 22, 30 of Zambia Emeralds and Diamonds on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So stunning style in 18k gold with 4 pieces of natural Zambia emeralds ct 22,30 and diamonds round
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4.26 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Muzo Mine Emerald Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold ring setting. This ring features 2 emerald cut diamond side stones flaking the emerald center
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2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.51 Carat Colombian Emerald 4 Carat VS Clarity Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.15 Ct. ( Vs Clarity & FG Color ) Colombian Emerald Wt. :- 6.43 Ct. Setting :- Prong & Channel Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

AIG Certified 11.55 Carats Zambian Emeralds 5.53 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
emeralds in cut emeralds of 11.55 carats, fine quality, minor oil , and 356 pieces of natural diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 99.50 Zambian Emeralds 9.05 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Parure
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
of natural Zambian emeralds of 22 carats , in pear cabochon cut , fine quality, beautiful color , and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

10.65 Ct. Interchangeable Earring Set Diamonds, Emeralds, Pink Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
of interchangeable center stones and set with with 48 tapered baguette cut diamonds surrounds. The
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

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

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Cuff Ring Pear Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Gross Wt. :- 3.47 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.17 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.37 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Cuff Ring Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 1.02 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Cuff Ring Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Natural Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.02 Ct. Ring Size :- 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.41 Ct Octagonal Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Colombian Emerald Ring . Size 4 Finest Colombian emerald and Diamonds Ring 3.41 Carat Octagonal step cut
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Oval 0.56 Ct Emerald Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Baguette Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold ring with one oval emerald 0.56 carats. 4 baguette diamonds and 10 round
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 11.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in a contemporary design, so elegant and refined style
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 5.43 Ct Emerald Dazzling Long Earrings in 14K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Size - 6 x 4 mm > Diamond Weight - 2.37 ct > Diamond size - 1.4 mm > Gross Weight - 13.35 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

AIG Certified 9.90 Carats Zambian Emeralds 1.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
. Earrings come in 18K gold with 4 pieces of Zambian Natural Emeralds , in perfect oval cabochon cut of 9,90
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 2.14 Ct Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Ring 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
Ct Cut: Square Emerald Size of the stone 9.52 x 8.90 x 6,57 AGL Report # 1111294 Ring size 6 1/4
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.06 Ct Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. : 1.06 carat Ring Size :- 7 US & All size FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Octagon Cut Emerald Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
octagon-cut emerald paired with a sparkling 0.13 carat pear-shaped diamond. Emerald enhances the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

AIG Certified 9.10 Carats Zambian Emeralds 3.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Unique and elegant Emeralds and Diamonds floral earrings. The intricate craftsmanship and vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 4-carat Colombian Emerald and Natural White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted for connoisseurs of fine jewelry, this ring showcases a 4-carat emerald-cut Colombian
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

6.33 Carat Zambian Emerald Pendant Necklace 5.00 Ct SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 17.25 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 14.98 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 5.00 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set of 4 18 Karat Gold Bracelets with Diamonds, Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
gemstone: one with diamonds, one with sapphires, one with emeralds, and one with rubies. Each bracelet is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

6.8 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds Carat Weight: ~4.00 ct total Cut: Round and Baguette Clarity: VS1-VS2 Color: G-H The Colombian
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1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

AIG Certified 16.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.85 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
in 18k gold with 4 pieces of natural Zambia Emeralds ,pear cabochon cut, fine quality, of 16 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.06 Ct Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.06 carats of emerald and 0.37 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Ladies Platinum 7.20ct Emerald Cut Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum with: Sixteen (16) emerald cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 5.10mm x 4.00mm Weight Range
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Wrap Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.30 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

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4 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 ct emerald cut diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Finding the perfect 4 ct emerald cut diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 4 ct emerald cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 4 ct emerald cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 4 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

The price for a 4 ct emerald cut diamond starts at $616 and tops out at $4,450,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,750.

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.