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Natural 3.76 Carat SI/H Oval Emerald Cut Diamond Spiral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 3.76 Carat SI/H Oval Emerald Cut Diamond Spiral Ring 18 Karat White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
(transparent with inclusions) clarity, 1 piece approx 0.80 ct Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.010 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
$713 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
(transparent with inclusions) clarity, 1 piece approx 0.80 ct Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.08 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
$654 Sale Price / item
44% Off
6.05 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
:- 4.18 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.30 ct. (Si Clarity Hi Color Certified Diamonds) Emerald Weight :- 6.05 ct.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. Composition Gross Weight 6.62 gm 18k Yellow Gold Weight 6.16 gm Diamond Weight 1.35 ct. Emerald Weight 0.95 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
they are in perfect conditions. Diamonds 3.28 ct Central Diamond 0.91 ct - 8 mm x 5 mm Emeralds 0.80 ct
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.75 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.75 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond in 18 Karat/Platinum Two-Tone Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond in 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Ring Estate approximately 5.5
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18KT White Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring, 1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
centred with a natural Colombian emerald. The emerald is an emerald-cut stone of approx. 0.25 ct with
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, diamond earring studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, diamonds 14k gold earrings. Emerald orient style earrings. Geometric style earrings
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald, diamond earring studs in 14k gold
Emerald, diamond earring studs in 14k gold
$522 Sale Price / item
40% Off
2.64 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 5.65 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.65 ct. (Si Clarity Hi Color Certified Diamonds) Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

0.70 Ct Natural Ruby 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.05 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 2.972 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.79 ct. Emerald Weight: 6.05 ct.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

4.00 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 3.75 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.90 ct. Emerald Weight :- 4.00 ct.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Honey Comb Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Weight 6.11 gm Diamond Weight 0.25 ct. Emerald Weight 0.78 ct. Ring size - 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emeralds and Diamonds 14k Gold Earrings Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 gr Central gemstones: Natural emeralds Round cut Weight: aprox 1 ct Color
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emeralds and Diamonds 14k Gold Earrings Studs
Emeralds and Diamonds 14k Gold Earrings Studs
$1,441 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Emeralds Diamonds Necklace Earrings Set Yellow Gold 18K, 1984
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
and a wearable icon of style history. Gemstone Details Earrings: Emeralds approx. 5 ct, Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

5.28 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Weight :- 7.92 gm 14k Rose Gold Weight :- 6.72 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.71 ct. Emerald Weight :- 5.28 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Contrarié Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
perfect conditions. Diamonds 2.54 ct Central Diamond 0.84 ct - 7 mm x 5.5 mm Emerald 0.87 ct - 6mm x 5 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 3.76 Carat SI/H Oval Emerald Cut Diamond Spiral Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 3.76 Carat SI/H Oval Emerald Cut Diamond Spiral Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Baguette Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight - 0.04 ct (2 pieces x 0.02 ct). 💍Processing time for custom item
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Baguette Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring
Baguette Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring
$432 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Floral Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
oval cut emerald and illuminated with 2.10 carats of diamonds. See matching pendant part of floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Emeralds and Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with natural emeralds and diamonds. May birthstone. 3 gemstone ring. Metal:14k
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2010s Turkish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Weight :- 4.08 gm 14k White Gold Weight :- 3.53 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.35 ct. Emerald Weight :- 1.38 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Briolette Green Emerald White Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
0.12 CT 1 Emerald 4.66 CT 18KW 2.53 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
request. Composition Size - 180MM Gold Weight - 8.448 gm Emerald (0.9 Ct) Diamond Weight - 1.58 Ct Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

6.60 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Gold Weight 13.49 gm Diamond Weight 4.10 ct. Emerald Weight 6.60 ct. Earrings Length 56 mm Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

59.35 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. Composition Total Weight-25.37 14k White Gold - 13.00 grams Diamond Wt(Cts)-2.50 Emerald - 1.45 ct. Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

1.35 Carat Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 2.42 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.25 ct. (Si Clarity Hi Color Certified Diamonds) Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold

3.16 Carat Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 3.212 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.43 ct. Emerald Weight :- 3.16 ct. Earrings Size :- 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold

1.65 Carats Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Weight :- 8.12 gm 14k White Gold Weight :- 7.10 gm Diamond Weight :- 3.45 ct. Emerald Weight :- 1.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

5.10 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 4.09 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.22 ct. (Si Clarity Hi Color ) Emerald Weight :- 5.10 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

11.90 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
:- 7.20 ct. Emerald Weight :- 11.90 ct. Length: 42.89 mm Width: 30.04 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

23.20 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
:- 1.50 ct. Emerald Weight :- 23.20 ct. Earrings Length :- 53.62 mm Earrings Width :- 20.63 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

23.32 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Gold Weight :- 25.60 gm Diamond Weight :- 12.95 ct. Emerald Weight :- 23.32 ct.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

15.01 ct Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Shape - Oval Stone Pcs - 18 Stone Size - 7 x 5 mm Diamond Weight - 0.78 ct Diamond Pcs - 36 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
brooch is embellished with bright white old European and old mine cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds
Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Handcraft Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Golden Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 4.00x1.30x1.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.32 CT 2 Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. The box
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Vintage 1960s European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 5 ct. Ring size is US 10 We can make any size. Box is
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1990s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.06 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 4.78 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.97 ct. Emerald Weight :- 3.06 ct.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4 Carat Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - 5 ct Total Weight This stunning three
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Grass Dew Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Gold Gross Weight - 2.458 Grm Emerald Weight - 0.87 ct Diamond weight - 0.08 cts Length: 24.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut and Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut and Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry This exquisite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Fancy Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tassel Bead Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 6.00x1.20x1.20cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "326 Emerald 83.00 CT 160 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k gold earrings with natural emerald and diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with natural emerald and diamonds. Minimalist emerald earrings. Emerald gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Minimal Emerald Cut Diamond Pear Shape 18K Gold Stud Earrings All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- 1.95 gm 18K Yellow Gold Weight :- 1.91 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.19 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimal Emerald Cut Diamond Pear Shape 14K Gold Stud Earrings All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Weight :- 1.55 gm 14K Yellow Gold Weight :- 1.52 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.19 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Traditional Kundan 5 Layer Polki Rose Cut Diamond 18 K Bridal Set and Chand Bali
Located in New York, NY
Jadau Traditional Kundan 5 layer Polki Rose Cut Diamond 18 K Y G Bridal Necklace and Chandelier earrings
Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Gold Earrings with Pear Emeralds and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
6.5 mm Weight: 2.6 gr Central stones: Natural emeralds - 2 pieces Cut: Pear Weight: aprx 1.2- 1.3 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

6.7 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Weight :- 12.70 gm 14k Yellow Gold Weight :- 11.13 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.15 ct. Emerald Weight :- 6.7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.20 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 2.37 gm Diamond Weight :- .65 ct. (Si Clarity Hi Color ) Emerald Weight :- 1.20 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Topaz Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
-US-7 Total Weight-3.299 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.026 Diamond Wt(Cts)-.11 Emerald (0.13 Ct) Topaz (6.14 Ct)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emerald, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement/Solitaire Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
great emerald in the center and embellished around with 0.48 ct of little sparkling diamonds. Diamonds
Category

1990s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Square Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 3 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.27 ct. Emerald Weight :- 0.70 ct. Earrings Size :- 8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

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5 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5 ct emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 55 vintage editions and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 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 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 5 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. 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 mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our 5 ct emerald cut diamond for sale are for women, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 5 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

On average, a 5 ct emerald cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $10,750, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $4,450,000 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.