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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

AIG Cetified 10.30 Carat Zambian Emeralds 3.80 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
. Brighten up a spring/summer outfit with a stunning combination of Emeralds and Diamonds earrings. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA 2.03 Ct. Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Dangle 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. Make a statement with this luxurious pair of colorful dangle
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco 22.00 Ct Natural Emerald Old Mine Diamond 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
(8 x 18.7 mm.) – 4 old mine cut diamonds totaling approx .30 Ct Measures: 45 x 9 mm. (h. x w
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
unaffordable today's market! This ring has 4 Burmese Ruby with a beautiful Emerald cut green Emerald Stone in
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

AIG Certified 118.61 Carats Zambian Emeralds 10.48 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Parure
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
quality, in cabochon cut , Ceo Minor, of 91,85 carats, and 640 pieces of natural diamonds of 8,52 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.78 Carat Emerald 0.75 Ct SI/H Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.78 Ct. Bangle Size :- 57 x 46 mm approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
unaffordable today's market! This ring has 4 Burmese Ruby with a beautiful Emerald cut green Emerald Stone in
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.84 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.62 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 4.30 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.61 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.62 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Real 3.00 Carat Emerald Earrings 0.87 Ct SI/H Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 0.87 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 3.00 Ct. Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old Mine 6.82 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Pearl Antique Necklace c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
accented by pearls and chunky old cut diamonds of various shapes and sizes. The emeralds have excellent
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Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 48.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 5.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Choker
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
natural Zambia emeralds in perfect cabochon cut, fine quality, spectacular color of 48 carats, and natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.78 Carat Emerald 0.75 Ct SI/H Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-61063 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 4 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 3.51 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.75 Ct. ( AVERAGE
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Distinctive Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Bracelet Studded in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Emerald > Stone Weight - 1.6 ct > Stone Shape - Square > Stone Pcs - 8 > Stone Size - 4 mm > Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 3.13 ct Emerald Wedding Band Ring Set in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
enhances intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with six octagon cut emeralds with three diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

14K White Gold 10.04 ct Emerald Diamond Paisley Earrings with Dangling Ruby
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 4 x 3, 13 x 8 mm > Diamond Weight - 2.35 ct > Diamond size - 1.2 mm > Gross Weight - 13.938 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.84 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.62 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.58 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.89 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.62 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

Octagon Cut Emerald Enclosed with Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone shape - Octagon > Gemstone size - 6 x 4 mm > Diamond Weight - 0.15 ct > Diamond Size - 1 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Round Emerald Cut 3.8 Carat SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These stunning hoop earrings feature a total of 3.8 carats of natural diamonds, meticulously cut in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.80 Ct SI/H Pear Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.80 Ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 2.25 Ct Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Cut Sapphire and Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Sapphire, Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 3.93 ct > Gemstone Shape - Heart, Pear > Gemstone Pcs - 4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Round Emerald Cut 3.8 Carat SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 5.1 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 4.34 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 3.80 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

HARAKH GIA Certified 3/4 Ct Solitaire Colorless Diamond Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire diamond necklace features a single, emerald-cut GIA-certified 3/4 carat diamond in a
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French Cluster Ring in 18k Gold Platinum with Emerald Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
• Surrounding Stones: 12 Old European Cut Diamonds • Ring Size: FR 47 / US 4 • Resizable: Yes • Total Weight
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Astonishing 4.23 Ct Emerald and Diamond Wedding Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 4.23 ct > Gemstone Shape - Pear > Gemstone Pcs - 4 > Gemstone Size - 9 x 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Natural 9 Ct. Emerald Cut Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yello
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape/Cut: Emerald Cut Size: 16 x 9 mm. Number: 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Octagon Cut Emerald and Diamond Stackable Ring, Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a octagon cut emerald in center and diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sonia B 7.50 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
design. 35 emerald cut bright red Rubies 4 x 2mm, approx. total weight 6.50cts 84 full cut round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Floral Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with 1.57 Ct Emerald Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Emerald Gemstone Weight - 1.57 cts Gemstone shape - Pear Gemstone Size - 6.5 X 4 mm Gemstone pcs- 4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bespoke Octagon Cut Emerald Amidst of Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.48 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Octagon Gemstone size - 6 x 4 mm Diamond Weight - 0.38 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Emerald Diamond Designer Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Designer Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a marquise cut emerald studded with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
oval cabochon emerald. Gold 7. 4 Grams including stones. Brilliant cut round Diamonds around the stones
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Ct Natural Emerald, Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Choker Necklace 14 Karat Solid White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
and set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds, it shimmers with every movement, catching the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Brilliant Earrings for a glorious Appearance 0.40 ct 0.56 ct 27 x 4 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.56 ct, W (white) / SI-P, worked in 750 rose gold, approx. 27 x 4 x
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2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1931 Nordic Ring 0.9 ct Emerald 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS9.75/5.3gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct Yellow Gold. Silver clusters hold natural Emerald stone and 10 rose- cut Diamonds. Crown
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Emerald Cut 5.01 Carat Diamond East West Style Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified East - West set Emerald cut diamonds are D-E-F color, VVS2-VS2 clarity. The total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.24 Carat 0.40 Cts Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(VVS/D-F) 0.40 Ct Emerald Cut Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. 1 diamond is D color, 4 diamonds are
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2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Designer Tennis Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect cushion cut gemstone to make you stand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Iraa Engagement Ring 1.70 Ct Asscher Cut HVVS1 GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
ring is a class apart. Center Diamond Shape: Asscher Cut / Square Emerald Center Diamond Weight: 1.70
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

EFFY 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring with 4.70 CT Emerald and .89 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
Ladies designer size 6 1/4 18k white and yellow gold ring by EFFY featuring an oval cut emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.72 Ct. ✦ Sizing ..................... We
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.72 Ct. ✦ Sizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
approx 4. 50 Ct (11.6 x 8.91) – 75 old mine and 15 rose cut diamonds totaling approx 3.50 Ct (G/H/I-VVS
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Leon Mege Platinum Three-Stone Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond and Trapezoids
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
of the GIA-certified 3.01 ct G/ VS1 emerald cut diamond and a matching pair of side stones. We have a
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Oval 5.72 Ct Green Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
double claw prongs. Side stones are half-moon cut diamonds with brilliant round cut diamonds continuing 3
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies 14K White Gold GIA 0.30ct Emerald Cut Diamond Promise Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Set in 14 Karat White Gold with: One (1) emerald cut natural diamond: Measurements: 4.43mm x 3.33mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 2.1 ct Oval Emerald Ring with Diamonds Encircling in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
capacity of the person. Designed with oval cut three emeralds in center and diamond encircling all three
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.15 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carat, surrounded by French Cut emeralds and outlined with a curvaceous border of round diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.55 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
White Gold Wt. :- 2.58 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
exquisite Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Bracelet. Meticulously handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

RETRO ring with emerald 8.11ct and old mine cut diamond 0.74ct 14kgold, platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with an emerald up to 8.11 ct and a Bolshevik-cut diamond up to 0.74 ct
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

2.50 Carat Emerald Earrings 3.35 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Solid Yellow Gold Wet. :- 5.73 gm Natural Diamond Wet. :- 3.35 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.