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Classic 2.15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut diamond Flanked by 2 large tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.70 Ct. in total. The shape
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Cabochon Cut Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Ring, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
cabochon cut emerald, likely of Colombian origin. The emerald (15 x 11.3 x 6.2 mm, approximately 7.86 ct
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring shoulders are accented with French cut emeralds and H color SI clarity diamonds. The gemstones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring shoulders are accented with French cut emeralds and H color SI clarity diamonds. The gemstones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
pair made in 14 Karat White gold Emerald origin is Zambia Brilliant cut diamonds are surrounding the
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Platinum Stud Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. Diamonds 1.64 ct Emeralds 1.17 ct - 7 mm x 5 mm Total Weight
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Classic GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handcrafted platinum & 3-Stone diamond engagement ring featuring a Featuring a 2.01 Carat Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AGL Certified Minor 15 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendent/Necklace 18 K Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
total weight of brilliant round diamonds surrounding approximately 15 Ct pear cut Emerald, all set in
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold Satin Finished Five Across Emerald Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
signs of wear. Bezel Set in 14 Karat White Gold with: Five (5) emerald-cut natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Emerald Cut Citrine Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
Brooch: 121.75 carat Emerald Cut Citrine in 14k Yellow and Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
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Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

12 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 23.5G
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds Total weight of these Emerald is approximately 12 Ct, there are 14 pieces of emerald
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemistry 1.24 Ct. T.W. Emerald and Diamond Half-Moon Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
in pave. The piece is made of 14 karat white gold and is encrusted with 104 round single-cut diamonds
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2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1/2 Ct Oval Emerald Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 A nice simple band
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central line made of 5 intense emeralds, surrounded by 3 rows of amazing white diamonds per side (for a
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Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.80 Ct Natural Zambian Tennis Bracelet with 2.75 Ct Diamonds and 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
high-quality emeralds and top-notch diamonds with VS1 clarity and G color. The emerald boasts an
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2010s Unknown Artisan Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.02 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Cushion Cut AGL , 1.29 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
and AGL and 1.29 carats total weight of round and emerald cut side diamonds. This is a true
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds and 12 baguette emeralds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 2 mm
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Impressive Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ct, prong set. The gorgeous green emerald is is surrounded by a halo of diamonds, 12 genuine marquise
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4.5 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Ring
Located in New York, NY
altered) Diamonds: approximate 2 ct Carat Very good value ! It sits high Please look at all the
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco French Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
an old European cut diamond (6.1-3.85 mm, approximately 1 carat) surrounded by calibre cut emeralds
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
marquis emeralds and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with an emerald surrounded by a crown of diamonds. Diamonds 0.17 ct Emerald 0.30 ct - 5 mm x 4 mm
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Onyx, Platinum Multi-Strands Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.72 ct Emeralds 0.44 ct Onyx 0.10 gr
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
part; as pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.04 ct Emeralds 0.66 ct - 5 mm x 4 mm Pearls 2.60 gr Total Weight
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stones - 5 diamonds 0.01 x5=0.05 ct (G/VS), round brilliant cut.
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stones - 5 diamonds 0.01 x5=0.05 ct (G/VS), round brilliant cut.
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stones - 5 diamonds 0.01 x5=0.05 ct (G/VS), round brilliant cut.
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2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stones - 5 diamonds 0.01 x5=0.05 ct (G/VS), round brilliant cut.
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2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Octagon and White Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.78 ct. emerald emerald cut with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald

Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Modern Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emerald 0.94 ct - 8 mm x 5 mm Total Weigth 2.40 gr RF +GUFR Italian Size 18 Usa Size 8.34 French
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Mountains emeralds 4.33 ct and 4.07 ct accented by over 5 carats of white diamonds. The earrings are
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2010s Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald

4.73 Ct Emerald Ruby Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K Rose Gold, Wedding Studs
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
pcs > Gemstone Weight - 4.73 ct > Gemstone size - 7 x 6, 5 x 3 mm > Diamond weight - 1.65 ct > Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emeralds 0.84ct - 5 mm x 4 mm Pearls 3.20 gr Total Weight 4.30 gr RF +HHU For any informations
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Central Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 2.45 ct Baguettes Diamonds 0.21 ct Emerald 0.78 ct - 6
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald (6 mm x 5 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
cut diamonds. The emerald measures 8.8 x 7.68 x 6.25 mm and is approximately 2.34 ct. Estimated total
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Round Shape Emerald Pendant necklace
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
round cut We have similar emeralds from 2.20 - to - 2.50 ct. Clarity: Transparent Si2 (has some
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamonds, Emerald Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths and it is in perfect condition. Diamonds 0.86 ct Emerald 0.78 ct / 7 mm X 5 mm Total Weight
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Vintage 1940s Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Retro Platinum Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
bright green Colombian emerald that has a GIA report. The side diamonds are transitional cut and are
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Zambian emerald ring with diamond and 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing natural Zambian emerald ring with 2.08 CT’s emerald which is of very high
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
20 round brilliant cut diamonds 21 oval ruby, sapphire and emerald gemstones (6 mm x 4 mm each) set
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20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Classic English Diamond Emerald Carved Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Emerald and Diamond 5 stone carved half hoop ring. The 20th century ring in late 19th century
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Antique Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
old European cut diamonds. The center stones are framed by a diamond-set bezel. The emerald measures
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emeralds 0.84 ct - 5 mm x 4 mm White Pearls 3.20 gr- 10.5 mm Total Weight 4.30 gr RF +HHU For any
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emeralds 0.80 ct - 5 mm x 4 mm White Pearls 5.50 gr- 12.5 mm Total Weight 6.70 gr RF ++IUA For
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage French Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is centered with an oval 3.64 ct emerald of a vivid bluish green color. The emerald is surrounded
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.90 ct Diamond and 4.20 ct Blue Sapphire Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
4.20 carats of emerald-cut sapphires. The ring has a band thickness of 7 mm with a total weight of 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.04 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
bright white brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity). Total emerald weight is 2.04 cts
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Belle Epoque Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
clarity). The emerald measures 5 x 5 x 3.7 mm and is approximately 0.64 ct. Estimated total diamond
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

18kt Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Emerald Dome Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with oval cut emerald studded in solid gold dome with diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Certified 3.34 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite ring set in 18k white gold, featuring a Rare vivid 3,34 ct. Emerald-cut Zambian
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
platinum. It features an excellent 2.72 ct square shape Colombian emerald of vivid bluish green color. The
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with sections of emeralds and diamonds. Between of them, an oval emerald ( 7 mm x 5 mm
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2010s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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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.