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0.42 Carat Natural Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.42 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.19 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4.61 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 4.61 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 2.10 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.66 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.66 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 2.00 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (carat total weight 0,35), green tourmaline, blue indicolite, emerald and black pearl, set in 18
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings Asscher-Inspired 0.47 Inch
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
glow. These Asscher-style halo emerald earrings bring a luxe, editorial look inspired by today’s top
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 22.35ct Revival
Located in Great Neck, NY
Persian Revival Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring A striking Persian-inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Emerald Contemporary Cocktail Clip-On Earrings in Eighteen Karat White Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cabochon emerald drops measuring 9.5 x 7 x 6 mm each, totaling around 6 carats, and 6 round diamonds. They
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Contemporary Cocktail Stud Earrings in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style 18 karat yellow gold cocktail stud earrings are encrusted with 10 round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

18K Vivid Green Emerald and Australian Opal Dangle Earring Vibrant Color
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
a kind cocktail dangle earring. 1.98 carat of vivid yellow round brilliant natural diamond are also
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cabochon Earrings with Diamonds, Persian Style
Located in Great Neck, NY
emeralds. Weighing a substantial 22 grams, these earrings have a luxurious presence while maintaining
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

18 Karat Rose Gold Tanzanite Emerald Sapphire Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
tanzanites, with faceted emeralds and blue sapphires, and diamond accents. Handcrafted in 18 karat rose gold
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18...

14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Halo Stud Earrings feature a vibrant pair of Colombian emerald-cut
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats White Modern Round Cut Diamond. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 5.00 Carats
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

18 Karat Gold 5.4 Carat Diamond Emerald Hoop Earrings in contemporary style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your ensemble with our exquisite 18 Karat Gold 5.4 Carat Diamond & Emerald Hoop Earrings, a
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.85 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.83 carats Zambian emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tourmaline Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

18K Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cabochon Diamond Jewelry Suite Earring Ring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
, cabochon cut Rubies: 5.25 carats total Emeralds: 5.21 carats total Diamonds: 2.05 carats, F color, VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
,aquamarine,rubies and emeralds total weight 12.33 karat Earrings total weight 17.80 grams (the cocktail ring
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Dangle Drop Gemstone Diamond Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Rose / Yellow / White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handmade dangle earrings with emerald and diamond accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald Halo Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These emerald and diamond halo stud earrings feature vibrant oval-cut natural emeralds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold 6.11 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Spontaneous Pear-shape Brilliant-Cut Natural Zambian Emerald. An 18k white gold (750 hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Diamonds weight 0.14 karat Sapphires,aquamarine,rubies and emeralds total weight 7.94 karat Ring total
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Yellow Gold Earrings Diamonds Enamels Emeralds Nacar Citrine Quartz
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
White Gold Yellow Gold Earrings Diamonds Enamels Emeralds Nacar Citrine Quartz Introducing our
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.85 Carats Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.40
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

1.85 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.81 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.85 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.85 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.81 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.85 carats Zambian emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Gemstone Oval Hoop Earrings with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These gold hoop earrings feature a combination of natural baguette-cut emeralds and mixed-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.20 Carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...

1.55 Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.55 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.87 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.10 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Zambian Emerald SI/H Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.59 carats Zambian emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zambian Emerald SI/H Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.59 carats Zambian emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.05 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.04 Carats of Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.10 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.20 Ctw Diamonds Emerald
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds and sapphires to Colombian emeralds and moonstones. Colombian Emerald The emerald displayed in
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.06 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5.06 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Ring An extraordinary high-jewelry creation
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.20
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.40
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

0.58 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a0.58 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.72 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.06 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5.06 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Ring An extraordinary high-jewelry creation
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

0.87 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.87 Carat Natural Vivid Green, Emerald and 1.15 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Flowers Cocktail Earrings by the Artist with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
off and replaced with emeralds or any other gem drops, making the earrings a versatile accessory. They
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Sapphire Diamond Emerald Platinum 18K Gold Floral Cluster Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning GIA floral cluster design cocktail earrings are masterfully crafted with a vibrant
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1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Diamond Indigo Tourmaline Sapphire Cocktail Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earrings 4020101031812/ 25.8g Indigo Tourmaline Oct-20*10mm 2pcs 20.770 ct Diamond Rd, 4 pcs 1.115
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.27 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.27 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.75 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.97 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.97 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.10 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ruby Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Shape Cocktail Fashion Earring s
Located in New York, NY
Carats This earring is available in all gold colors and different gemstones such as emerald, sapphire
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.70 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.70 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.65 Carat Natural Vivid-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.67 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.94 Carat Natural, Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K Gold Earrings Fire Opals Tulip Emeralds Diamonds Hummingbirds Vicente Gracia
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
18K Gold Earrings Fire Opals Tulips Emeralds Leaves Diamonds Hummingbirds "Hummingbirds in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

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Cocktail Emerald And Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of cocktail emerald and diamond earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 11 vintage versions or 10 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of cocktail emerald and diamond earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Goshwara, Boucheron and David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many emerald cut, oval cut and single cut cocktail emerald and diamond earrings for sale. Most of our cocktail emerald and diamond earrings for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Cocktail Emerald And Diamond Earrings?

Prices for cocktail emerald and diamond earrings start at $1,082 and top out at $45,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $6,850.

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.  

Finding the Right Cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.