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Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 18 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure with flowery design and enriched by diamonds, emeralds and rubies. The origin of this brooch dates
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Turtle Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. The precious turtle shell is enriched with little emeralds and diamonds on all the surface. The
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and deep green and measure 2pts each. In between the
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1950s British Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Emeralds, Pearls, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple earrings in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds,emeralds and pearls
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Red Agate, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Basket Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and emeralds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Columbian Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this half eternity band are columbian sapphires and diamonds which measure 5pts each. On the
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1950s Colombian Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Tanzanites White, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds row and an other ruby row that finish on the body; all embellished with little white diamonds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Silver

Coral, Jade, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with diamonds and emeralds in the upper part; in the middle, a jade and two spheres of
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fish Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with coral on the body; on the head and tail,diamonds, two emeralds as eyes. This ring was
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearl, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver, Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds, a central little pearl, and little diamonds along all the cross surface. This cross is totally
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emeralds 0.11 ct Diamonds 0.25 ct Total weight 23.30 g RF + uehh Ring dimension 3.3cm x 2.9cm Ring
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Red Rubrum Coral Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
all around by leaved and flower detailes studded with 0.62 ct of diamonds and 2.31 ct of emeralds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Carriage Beaded Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little rubies and emeralds. Diamonds 0.37 ct Rubies, Emeralds 0.43 ct Pearls 17.30 g / 7 mm Total
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Coral Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
( one pink, one orange, one red) and it is studded all around by diamonds, rubies, emeralds, blue
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and total 1.2carats. In between the gorgeous
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1950s British Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Clip-On Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous Clip-on earrings in 9K rose gold and silver mounted with diamonds leaves, rubies emeralds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Estate Emerald and Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
Located in US
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.76 Carat Primary Stones: Natural
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1950s American Belle Époque Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

EDR Certified 1.10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
originated in the 1950s. Set to centre an EDR certified, 1.10 carat, emerald cut diamond, this platinum ring
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1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Little Diamonds Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
leaves detailes embellished with little diamonds and emeralds. Diamonds 0.18 ct Emeralds 0.26 ct Pearls
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cameo Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little emeralds . Baroque pearls 457.9 g Diamonds ct 0.62 Emeralds and Sapphires from ct 15.92 Cameo
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Cameo Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little emeralds . Baroque pearls 457.9 g Diamonds ct 0.62 Emeralds and Sapphires from ct 15.92 Cameo
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Coral, Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with peatls of coral and pearls surrounded by leaves with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold...

1950s Vintage 2 Carat Diamond and 2 Carat Emerald Bracelet, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
contrast 18 karat yellow gold and features an alternating pattern of diamonds and emerald. The color
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1950s Unknown Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rossi Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship gives the bird life. Decorated with diamonds, emeralds and rubies. Crafted in 18k gold.
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1950s American Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Hot Air Balloon Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with a pearl in the upper part surrounded by diamonds and emeralds. As pendant
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Hard Stone, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Hard stone 3.8 g Diamonds 0.36 ct
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Amethyst Sapphires Ruby Emeralds Diamonds Rose Gold and silver Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, encrusted with a sapphire, emerald, sapphire and diamond crown. Diamonds 0,08 ct Ruby , Sapphires, Emeralds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Vintage 5.72Ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 5.72 carat aquamarine and 0.08 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold cocktail ring
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1950s Unknown Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Green Jade White Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, green jade in the middle, and emeralds and white pearls at the bottom Diamonds 0.15 ct Emeralds 0.06
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1950s 1.74 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage 1.74 carat Colombian emerald and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat
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1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, Hard Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
color hard stone in the center embellished all around by little diamonds, emeralds and little pearl
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
center surrounded by diamonds rubies emeralds and blue sapphires detailes Diamonds 0.57 ct Rubies
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Antique Certified Colombian Emerald and Old European Diamonds a Pair of Earrings
Located in London, GB
This impressive antique emerald with the most beautiful emerald green colour surrounded by old
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1950s British Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, 9K Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowers in the center and adorned with little diamonds and other emeralds, blue sapphires and rubies
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Dangle Earrings with ct 1, 76 Diamonds, Emeralds, ct 6, 58 Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Dangle Earrings in 14kt Rose Goldwith Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires and Rubies Diamonds ct
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1950s Italian Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Amethyst 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Diamonds 0.36 ct Emeralds Sapphires Rubies 3.44 ct
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold And Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central part with a little flower of diamonds surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Garnets, 9Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by diamonds, emeralds,rubies and sapphires. This bracelet was totally handmade by Italian master
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gol...

Amethyst Topaz Diamond Ruby Emeralds Sapphire Pearls Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths Amethysts 64.90 g Diamonds 0.50 ct Rubies, emeralds and sapphires 3.72 ct Yellow Topaz 6.30 g
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Silve...

Red Stones Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and silver birds and leaves detailes clasp adorned with0.15 ct of little diamonds, 0.91 ct of emeralds
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Pink Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, Topazs, Cameo, 9kt Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a cameo surrounded by diamonds and emeralds. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowers studded with emeralds, rubies and diamonds. The two flowers are separeted by a frame of little
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Black Agate, Pearls, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central part surrounded by sapphires,emeralds,pearls and diamonds. This ring is totally handmade by
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with four flower coral surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires and rubies. This ring was
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Coral Emeralds Rubies Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Cross-Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sections of finely carved pink coral, framed by gold and silver structure studded with diamonds, emeralds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with one big blue sapphire, 2 rubies and 2 emeralds in the center and adorned
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1950s Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Diamonds, Emeralds, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Frog Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths and it is in perfect condition Diamonds 0.35 ct Emeralds 5.92 ct South Sea pearl 2.40 12mm Total
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pierre Sterlé 1950 Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold And 43.43 Ctw Emeralds Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
assortment of sixty-two natural earth mined diamonds and Colombian emeralds. Very French look with chic and
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1950s French Modernist Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Mid-Century 1950 Tutti Frutti Bombe Ring 13.35 Ctw Diamonds Rubies and Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
follow; 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, 4.15 carats, H/I color, VS/SI clarity. 9 round cabochons cut
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1950s American Post-War Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Emeralds Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Pearls 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires, and little pearls all around Diamonds 0.14 ct Emeralds
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1950s Italian Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Vintage French GIA Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. The center stone is a GIA certified octagonal
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1950s French Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Anglo-Indian Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Enamel Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Old world design with colorful old world style. Featuring rose cut rubies and diamonds that are
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1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 1950s Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Tutti Fruti Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Featuring numerous new colorless diamonds mixed with vivid blue sapphires, red rubies and green emeralds
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1950s French Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with Diamonds, Emerald and Amethyst
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Diamonds (0.30 CT Total), Emerald (0.22 CT Total) and
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1950s Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

Retro French GIA Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro French GIA Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA certified
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1950s French Retro Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

Twelve Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The emerald weighs 12.63 carats and GIA certifies that it is of Colombian origin. Very good rich
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1950s Colombian Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century 2.35 carat emerald diamond seed pearl 18k white gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emeralds totaling approximately 2.35 carats. Surrounding the emeralds are seventy-two round brilliant cut
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1950s Modern Emerald and Diamond Vintage 1959

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

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Emerald And Diamond Vintage 1959 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emerald and diamond vintage 1959 for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect emerald and diamond vintage 1959 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and square cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our emerald and diamond vintage 1959 for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald And Diamond Vintage 1959?

The price for an emerald and diamond vintage 1959 starts at $489 and tops out at $55,478 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,788.

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).

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