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Victorian Chrysoberyl Diamond Gold Cats Eye Portuguese Cocktail Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Stunning Late Nineteenth Century Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Cabochon sorrounded by Old European Cut
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A chrysoberyl and diamond ring, central oval chrysoberyl weighing an estimated 25.45ct, surrounded
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1890s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold

Giuliano Chrysoberyl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Giuliano chrysoberyl and diamond brooch, with a bar set with seven, old-cut diamonds, in silver
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1890s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold

Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A chrysoberyl and diamond ring, mounted in silver-upon-gold, set with a long oval mixed cut
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Curved Plaque Chrysoberyl Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Chrysoberyl is a "little secret" gemstone. One of the most brilliant gems, it has a high degree of
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1830s Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold

Georgian Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
chrysoberyl cats eyes.
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1810s Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Gold

Early Victorian Chrysoberyl Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Chrysoberyl is a "little secret" gemstone. One of the most brilliant gems, it has a high
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold

Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Cat’s Eye chrysoberyl and old-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.60 carats. To a pierced scrolling
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1890s British Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18th Century Chrysoberyl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
exquisite antique piece showcases nine closely claw set chrysoberyl gemstones which dominate the face and
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18th Century Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Striking Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding chrysoberyl ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of 14kt yellow gold, the
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Chrysoberyl and Gold Necklace and Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chrysoberyl necklace is simple stunning! The pendant holds nine stones in total that shimmer
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1830s British Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Golden Chrysoberyl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
backdrop for the golden chrysoberyls that punctuate the bottoms. The green-yellow hue of the stones is
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1890s Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian 14k and Platinum Chrysoberyl 5 Piece Cufflink Set
Located in Narberth, PA
shape, and each face features a bezel set chrysoberyl stone. The remainder of the cufflink face is
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1910s Edwardian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14k and Platinum Chrysoberyl 5 Piece Cufflink Set
Located in Narberth, PA
shape, and each face features a bezel set chrysoberyl stone. The remainder of the cufflink face is
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Victorian diamond and chrysoberyl cats eye clover ring. The ring is set with a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Girandole Earrings Necklace Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century chrysolite chrysoberyl girandole earrings
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Silver

Vintage Chrysoberyl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
chrysoberyl at the centre of the face with a chunky old mine cut diamond flanking on either side. All stones
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Early 20th Century Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Green Chrysoberyl Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This antique Portuguese cluster ring has a large central, intensely green, chrysoberyl with a
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1750s Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18K Gold Brooch Pendant Earrings Garnet Chrysoberyl - c.1870
Located in London, GB
delighted to assist you further there. Majestically adorned with garnets and chrysoberyls, this lovely
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19th Century Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese c. 1770
Located in Lisbon, PT
Georgian chrysoberyl earrings, see d'Orey, Leonor, "Five Centuries of Jewellery", permanent exhibition of
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Silver

Walton Co. Belle Epoque 3.70 Carat Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval cut chrysoberyl weighing approximately 3.30 carats, transparent and a
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 2.59 Carat Chrysoberyl and 1.95 Carat Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
natural high cabochon chrysoberyl encircled with old Dutch cut diamonds. This early 1890s brooch secures
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Cocktail Ring Portuguese, circa 1780
Located in Lisbon, PT
Portuguese/Iberian Georgian chrysoberyl rings, see d'Orey, Leonor, "Five Centuries of Jewellery", permanent
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1780s Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 5.65 Carat Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Chrysoberyl Cat eye and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center oval center
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Early 20th Century Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Chrysoberyl in Antique Mounting with Rose-Cut Diamonds GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s/1950s, 14k, Silver. This ornate ring features a stunning 7.35-carat Chrysoberyl
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1870s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

2.50 Carat Cushion Chrysoberyl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chrysoberyl and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring features an approximately
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl, Pink Topaz Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chrysoberyl and Pink Topaz Diamond ring from Belle Époque (ca1910) era! Featuring a
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Round Cut Chrysoberyl Spinel 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful art deco Chrysoberyl Spinel ring is a fantastic example of a turn of the century
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Spinel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Diamond Cluster Ring Catseye Chrysoberyl Yellow Gold ~2.26ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian 18K Diamond Cluster Ring Catseye Chrysoberyl Yellow Gold ~2.26ctw This exquisite ring
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1860s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl And Diamond Bangle Bracelet , circa 1880 s
Located in Firenze, IT
The hinged bangle centering two oval cat's eye chrysoberyl within a surround of rose cut diamonds
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1890s British Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Chrysoberyl Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Chrysoberyl Engraved Ring. This
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a highly domed cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon measuring approximately 7.8 x 6.0 mm
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Elegant Antique Portuguese Chrysoberyl Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique marquise shaped 18K gold and chrysoberyl ring is an excellent example of Portuguese jewelry
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Early 1800s Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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18k Gold

Art Nouveau Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl 18 Karat Gold Unisex Figural Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centers a 4.5 mm round cat's eye cabochon Translucent with strong yellowish green color and exhibits a strong white chatoyant band Bezel set and uplifted by two highly rendered fig...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Gold

Antique Portuguese Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Eye catching 15K gold and amethyst ring surrounded by pave set chrysoberyls from Portuguese mines
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1790s Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
chrysoberyl and old-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.60 carats. To a pierced scrolling gallery and carved
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl 14 Karat Gold Five Stone Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five oval shaped cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochons prong set to front Graduated and
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1860s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Ring with Fine and Rare Natural Cat s Eye Chrysoberyls circa 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique ring with fine and 5 fine Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl natural stones set across the finger and
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Edwardian Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Star Ruby Alexandrite Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
direct light. And a chrysoberyl cabochon exhibiting strong cat's eye chatoyancy - translucent yellow
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1910s Edwardian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold,...

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel of charm well in its period. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Diamond, White Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18th Century Portuguese Gold Ring Set with Chrysoberyls (Chrysolites)
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exquisite Portuguese ring is a rare and refined example of 18th-century jewelry. Crafted in
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Gold

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Gent s Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome Gentleman's ring containing a Cat's eye chrysoberyl weighing approximately 2.40 carats
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Late 19th Century Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Amethyst and Chrysoberyl, C.1850 s
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Amethyst (0.60 CT Total) and Chrysoberyl (0.30
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1870s Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

18-Karat Gold Brooch with Garnets and Chrysoberyls
Located in Madrid, ES
18-karat gold brooch with garnets and chrysoberyls, circa end 19th century. 18-karat gold-plated
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Gold

18 Karat Gold Brooch with Chrysoberyls and Amethysts, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
arranged: two squares (chrysoberyl) at the ends next to faceted amethyst ovals; In the central zone, a
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Amethyst, Gold

Antique Russian Two Color Cat’s Eye Rock Crystal Egg Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
consists of two carved chrysoberyls with bold cat’s eye effect (chatoyancy) separated with a faceted rock
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl

GIA Certified 12 Carat Gemstone Antique Brooch Playing Card Suit Poker
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
a playing card. Adorned with a large unheated yellow sapphire, almandine garnet and chrysoberyl
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1920s Art Deco Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Chrysolite and Garnet Gold Half-Hoop Ring, circa 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
The colors of Chrysolite, a vibrant cat's eye green, and the bright red of the garnets interspersed with tiny diamonds, are so striking that their beauty cannot be missed as they re...
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1840s British Regency Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With old mine, oval and shield cut topaz, tourmaline, chrysoberyl, aquamarine, and citrine, in
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond, Gem Set and Silver Top Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
garnets, pink topaz, aquamarines and chrysoberyls. The graduated, foiled colored stones are framed and
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1820s French Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Flush Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
with a natural ruby and sapphire and a cats eye chrysoberyl in the center. It is truly an amazing ring
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
knife-wire pendants set with aquamarines, pink topaz, and chrysoberyls, in 15k gold. England
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1890s British Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold

Scarce 19th Century South Indian Gold Snake Twin Gimmel Ring Sapphire Emerald
Located in London, GB
head is set with sapphires and chrysoberyl. The tail of the serpent is lavishly decorated with
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Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold

Art Deco Multi-Stone and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace holds eleven gorgeous stones. The stones are held in a fringe style and the necklace fastens with a hook and loop. Length: 44.7cm Smallest Stone: 6x5.5mm Lar...
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Agate, Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Gold

Antique Chrysoberyl Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sparkling Georgian chrysoberyl ring with four small garnets highlighting the design. The stones are
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1830s English Georgian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Chrysoberyl and Pearl Double Heart Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming rendering of this classic Victorian motif, the unfaceted chrysoberyls burst forth from
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1880s Victorian Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery

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Chrysoberyl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique chrysoberyl jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect antique chrysoberyl jewellery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique chrysoberyl jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carlo and Arthur Giuliano are consistently popular. Take a look at an antique chrysoberyl jewellery featuring Chrysoberyl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique chrysoberyl jewellery, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Chrysoberyl Jewellery?

The price for an antique chrysoberyl jewellery starts at $299 and tops out at $68,692 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,875.

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.