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Vintage 1.51 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a feature 1.51 Ct oval mixed cut emerald, bezel set to the center of the arrangement. The
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grams Size: 6 1/2 Center Diamond: 2.19 ct - GIA # 2221691181 Color: N Clarity: I1 - Completely eye
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Stud/Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18k white gold ladies clip on earrings with emeralds ( 2 CT total ) and diamonds (0.36 CT
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds, 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18k white gold ladies clip on earrings with emeralds ( 2 CT total ) and diamonds (0.36 CT
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Muzo Emerald Alexandrite Mosaic Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emeralds Colombia : 1.92 ct. 6 X Emerald cabochons : 0.82 ct. 14 X Round cut colourchanging Alexandrite
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Alexandrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ste...

Antique Victorian 3.25 Carat Diamond and 1.92 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting. The Victorian ring is ornamented with a feature 3.25 ct old mine cut diamond, 18 k white gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Stud / Screw Back Earrings with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, 1920, USA
Located in Braintree, GB
total Emerald - Cut : Emerald Number of emeralds : 2 Size : Approximately 0.30 carats each Total
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

8.80 Ct. London Blue Topaz and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
solitaire ring a striking pick. An emerald cut 8.80 carats blue topaz is the star of this piece and it’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque gold ring with emerald and diamonds, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique ring with emerald and 2 diamonds in old European brilliant cut with a total weight of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A magnificent Art Deco style cocktail ring boasting a gorgeous emerald cut aquamarine bezel set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosior one-off Color Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire "Flowers" Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Emeralds with 1,19 ct; - 2 "Navette" cut Emeralds with 0,13 ct; - 26 Yellow Diamonds with 0,36 ct; - 184
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Antique Edwardian Emerald Bead Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
is set with one old European cut diamond (at the top) and thirty old rose cut diamonds. The emerald
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

4 Carat Oval Shape Emerald and Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
been used . Its shot in natural day light. Each emerald is approximately 2 ct Origin Brazil Very very
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18k White gold - Earrings - 1.40 ct Natural Diamond GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Earrings with a dazzling 1.4 carat archer cut or square emerald diamonds Diamonds. The
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 2.90 Carat Emerald and 2.38 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, feature oval mixed cut 2.90 Ct natural emerald encircled with twelve transitional modern brilliant round
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Amethyst, 2, 50 Carat Each Citrines, Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
. 18 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.18 ct total weight, H color, VS1/VS2 clarity Hallmark: 750
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Wheat Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 15.9 Grams Diamonds: Approximately 1 ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Emeralds: Approximately .50 ct
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

1980s Italian 18K Yellow Gold Tiger s Eye, Ruby, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
cut) + 0.15 ct cabochon Emerald: Approx. 0.15 carat (cabochon) Diamonds: Approx. 1.50 carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 0.78 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grading report card. Emerald Quality Colour Green Cut Round Content 0.78 carat Diamond Quality
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Three-Color Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a cabochon cut pale bluish-green emerald framed by old single cut diamonds. The emerald measures
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Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings

Stunning 18K White Gold Halo Earrings with 1.11 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
the Asher cut square diamonds Total of 1.98 -2 diamond main stone of 1.11 ct. cut: square emerald
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2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Turquoise Diamond Emerald Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut diamonds, and cabochon cut emeralds. Estimated total diamond weight is 0.57 ct. The brooch
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise

Art Deco Platinum 1.21Ct GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
, emerald accents that frame the center 1.21 Ct diamond. This ring would be hard to say no to, a great
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings with 0.41 ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful pair of dangle earrings with a pair of dazzling 0.32 carat emerald cut natural diamond
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2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rosior one-off Fancy Cut Diamond Pear Shape Pendant Necklace set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Pear Cut Diamond with 0,09 ct; - 1 Emerald Cut Diamond with 0,47 ct; - 1 Baguette Cut Diamond with 0,17
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco .97 VVS GIA Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Filigree Engagement
Located in Addison, TX
! The center diamond is a certified GIA "Circular Brilliant" antique cut solitaire with a warm color and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
2.11 ct). The centerstone is framed by well matched, channel-set calibré cut emeralds. The shoulders of
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

AGL Certified, 25.97 Ct. Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Cocktail Ring. Retail $250, 000
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rectangular shape emerald cut stone. The sapphire weighs 25.97 carats. It measures 18.69 x 14.42 x 9.45 mm
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.55 Carat Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald Double Halo Earrings
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
encircled by round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.30 ct, graded D/E in color and VVS1/VVS2 in clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1850s Spanish Romantic Elizabethan II 140ct Colombian Emeralds Necklace
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
diamonds and emeralds Emerald weight 8,40cr-11,40ct and 8,90ct-10,37ct total 39,07 ct Diamonds 24 + 3
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Antique 1850s Spanish Romantic More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

8.86 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats, and accompanied by its AGL lab report. Alongside two emerald-cut diamonds, each weighing approx
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20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Yellow Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams Size: 1 1/4 inches long and 1/2 inches wide Diamonds: Approximately 2 ct
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.44 ct Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires 2.73 ct Baroque Pearl 5.9 g (diameter
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Era Platinum and 1.90 Carat Ascher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a 1.90 Carat Asscher Cut diamond (Square Emerald Cut) accompanied by a GIA Diamond Grading Report
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian Creme Brulee Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This three-stone ring from Le Vian features a precious combination of oval-cut gems - a 1/2 ct
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 15.71 Ct Citrine and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive feature 15.71 Carat emerald cut citrine. The pierced decorated and tapering ring shoulders
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut .90Ct Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
era. Holding the .90 Ct old emerald cut is four rectangle prongs that allow you to see the whole
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Statement Emerald, Ruby And Sapphire Round Pendant in 14kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
improves mental strength. Designed with square cut emerald, sapphire and emerald with diamonds studded in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k ...

Vintage 1.02 Carat Emerald 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is embellished with an impressive three claw set 1.02 ct pear faceted cut emerald. The tapering ring
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cazzaniga 1950 Roma Vintage Gem Set Pill Box 18Kt Gold With 1.64 Ct in Gemstones
By Cazzaniga
Located in Miami, FL
tight pressure push lock. Diamonds: Bezel set with 4 European cut diamonds, 0.08 carats, F/G color, VS
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is bezel-set with a step cut midnight blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds. The sapphire measures
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

GIA Certified 12.94 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA certified 12.94 ct. diamond engagement ring in platinum centering one emerald cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Gemstone Gold Floral Bouquet Flower Pin
Located in Miami, FL
total of 8 genuine round cut diamonds approx. 0.75 ct, I color, VS clarity, 35 genuine round cut rubies
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
18k Yellow Gold, Onyx, Diamonds, and 2 Pear Shaped Emeralds. Set with appx 3.8 Ct of Round Brilliant
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

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

Signed Cartier 14K Gold, Garnet Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 emerald cut almandine garnet (5.69± ct): 10.93 x 9.09 x 5.05 mm± 2 round
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring #13691
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one emerald cut tanzanite (12 mm x 10 mm) and two baguette cut diamonds set in classic
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Massive Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
measures approx. 27 x 27 mm. The four prongs are set with 24 single cut round diamonds of approximate 1.44
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Superb English Two-Tone Diamond Gold Owl Ring 1971
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round cut diamonds & green emerald eyes. 45 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.14 Cts. in total. 2
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Vintage 1970s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diana M Platinum GIA Certified 3.56 Cttw Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum engagement ring featuring a center 2.86 ct GIA certified (G-VS2) square emerald cut
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Illusion Set Stud Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
surrounded by special cut diamonds to fit like a puzzle to give the illusion of a 2 ct diamond solitaire stud
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.106 ct (22 pcs) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings, 0.65 Carat Diamond, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.33, 1 x 0.32 ct. total: 0.65 ct. Cut: Emerald Color: D Clarity: VVS1-VVS2 Cut grade: VG Total carat
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Citrine and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One citrine and diamond 18K yellow gold leaf motif ring centering one prong set, emerald cut
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Purple Spinel Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 6.1 g 2 X Emerald Cut Pink Purple Burmese Spinels : 3.2 ct. 62 X DGVS Brilliant-cut Diamonds : 0.46
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2010s Belgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 1.20ct Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.84 ct Shape: Emerald Color grade: E Clarity grade: VVS2 Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 # 16202
Located in Washington Depot, CT
three emerald cut tanzanites (5 mm x 3 mm) and 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald cut diamond 2 ct you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 55 antique edition and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an emerald cut diamond 2 ct from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald cut diamond 2 ct — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an emerald cut diamond 2 ct for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Ct?

The price for an emerald cut diamond 2 ct starts at $616 and tops out at $4,450,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,750.

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.