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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

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This lovely ring features one emerald cut green
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bright white old European cut diamond (4.8 x 3.1 mm, approximately 0.48 ct, G color, SI2 clarity
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) and three round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 1.5 mm
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral Diamonds, Onyx, Agate, Emerald, Rose Gold Fashion Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
14k rose gold structure, made of 5 angel skin pink corals (secundum), surrounded by diamonds crown
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

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. Shank
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 9
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring Size 5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one emerald cut aquamarine (8 mm x 6 mm) and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.78 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a stunning feature collet set 3.78 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald. The stunning feature emerald
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one round emerald (5 mm) and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring #14022
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features one round cut emerald (5 mm) and 18 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.11 Carat Emerald Diamond Two Tone Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
green color, surmounted by a trillion cut diamond. The emerald measures 9.3 x 6.3 x 3.8 mm and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Turquoise, Enamel, 18Kt Gold and Platinum Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 7.40 ct Emeralds 1.55 ct Turquoise
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Sapphires, Rubies, Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.25 ct Rubies, Sapphires and Emerald 11.93 ct Total Weight
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.31 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 10 mm. The ring is set with a 0.43 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Day to Night Drop Earrings, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
pendants are set with two pear cut emeralds and modern brilliant cut diamonds. Total length 44 mm (1 3/4 in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald

Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Shaped like a gorgeous feather with a flat-cut emerald as focus-point, this Emerald, Diamond Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Rococo Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Go...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant #17216
Located in Washington Depot, CT
natural emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.42 Carat Emerald 1.62 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster design is ornamented with a feature 2.42 Ct emerald cut emerald, eight claw set in relief to the
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
conditions. Diamonds 0.29 ct Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires 1.13 ct Coral 5 gr Total Weight 13.40 gr RF
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Estate Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
collection! CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent GEMSTONES: Emerald 2 ct - Diamond 1.4 ct METAL: 18k white gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1970 Vintage Diamond Emerald Braclet 18 K brushed white Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An elegant 18 K brushed white Gold Bracelet featuring 5 vivid emerald cut Emeralds weihing
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Emerald (0.75 CT Total) and Diamonds (0.30 CT Total
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Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pearls, Amethyst, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14Kt Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.63 ct Emeralds 1.10 ct Amethyst 57.91 ct Pearls 16.60 gr Total Weight 49.70
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
feature one oval genuine emerald (5 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds and set in
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Emerald Heart Necklace and Choker with Diamonds on a Cuban Link Chain
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning 18K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Heart with Diamonds Necklace on a Semi
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 14kt Mabe Pearl, Diamonds Emeralds Enhancer Pendant/Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
pear cut emeralds with an estimated total weight of 4 ct. Diamonds: 5 natural round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

12.46 Ct Natural Zambian Tennis Bracelet with 3.25 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, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 Carat Diamond and 0.86 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 ct Diamond 0.86 ct Emerald Ring is a unique take on a
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.27 Carat Diamond and 0.75 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive Platinum 0.27 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring is beautiful and classy. The
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rare Untreated 2.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a very rare untreated 2.31 ct Colombian emerald. The cushion cut emerald is extremely clean and full
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Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald

Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Italian Coral, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by Italian master goldsmiths. Diamonds 8.09 ct, huit huit cut, G Color, VS Clarity Emeralds and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.22 Carat Diamond and 0.52 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This attractive LB Exclusive Platinum 0.22 ct Diamond 0.52 ct Emerald Ring is made with a simple
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
-shaped emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds and set in classic 14K yellow
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine oval emerald (7 mm x 5 mm), two baguette diamonds (.05 ct. each) and 14 round brilliant cut
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 15 Ct Jadeite Jade &2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum No Treat
Located in New York, NY
shine and Diamond ring. 2 ct of diamonds , Brilliant cut round and Baguettes, all VS quality and E
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds and set in classic 14K yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 34 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald 7 mm x 5 mm and 12 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

18 Ct Green Tourmaline 2.5 Ct Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Kt Y Gold Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Carats of brilliant cut round diamonds in the pendant and clasp very clean Stone no inclusion Cushion
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold

Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Peacock Cocktail Ring in 14kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
oval cut emerald studded in gold covering the body of peacock and diamond studded in gold making the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 3.03 carats Zambian Emerald Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 3.03 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Mix Fancy (Pear + Oval) ✦ Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Natural Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Diamonds - Cut: Round brilliant cut Quantity of stones: 5 Total weight: 0.35 ct Clarity: VS1 Colour: F
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center there is a five stone channel that holds diamond and emeralds. On the outsides are single cuts, in
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Lion 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Braintree, GB
Weight : 27 grams Cabochon Emerald - Cut : Oval Approx Size : 2 carats Treatment : Natural Diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Greek Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Art Nouevau ring featuring a small old cut pear shape diamond with emeralds creating an
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 4.42ct Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
true masterpiece. There are 8 round fine Colombian emeralds, totaling 4.42 ct in exact ct of diamonds
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
lovely ring features seven princess cut emeralds and six princess cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one genuine emerald (approx. 5 mm x 4 mm) and two princess cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ladies Platinum Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, France, 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Weight: 5 g Ring Size : 2.4 x 2 x 1 cm Emerald - Cut : Emerald Size : Approx 3 Carats Treatment
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Round Cut Emerald and 0.40 ct solitaire diamond flower pendant This exquisite Pendant
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace #15694
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely necklace features one round emerald (5 mm) and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Emerald Diamond Pearl and Ruby Bridal Drop Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
gold link chain is also decorated with diamonds. 18 karat gold 96 gm Emerald: 20 ct. All our jewelry
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

35 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KWG
Located in New York, NY
35 Ct Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KWG 18" Amazingly beautiful Tennis
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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.