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Citrine Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
, and is surrounded by black enamel and has 10 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.06 karats. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
, and is surrounded by black enamel and has 4 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.03 karats. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Set natural 12 ctw. Emerald Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 55.7gr
Located in SE
River Pearls accented with Black Enamel. All parts of this set were hand made on the territories of
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum With 6.04 Ctw In Diamonds Gems
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
sapphires and an emerald. Two charms are accented with applications of colored glass enamels. Cartier in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Lion Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k yellow gold with carved Coral, Cabochon Emeralds, Round
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s David Webb Leopard Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in black and brown enamel over 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Emerald
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Wide Vintage Diamond Platinum Bracelet Art Deco Revival
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, futuristic look. The design is really manifesting in the geometry of the diamond cuts which vary from an Old
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Leopard Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
of 18K gold, diamonds, enamel, and emeralds. The leopard with black enamel patterned coat, emerald
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.10 Carat, set in White Gold and accented with Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal, Enamel, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Lapis Horse
By Mellerio Paris
Located in Long Island City, NY
lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Cartier Egyptian Revival Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
sphinx adorned with cabochon emeralds, diamonds, turquoise, and black enamel. Signed: Cartier and
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Vintage 1920s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, an emerald, a ruby and a sapphire. Note: We are offering in our other listings the matching
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Opal Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with French cut blue sapphire, vibrant green hue emerald and shimmering diamonds, trimmed by black
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Long Island City, NY
and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and
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20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...

French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
seed pearls, enhanced throughout with step-cut emeralds, old mine-cut diamonds, and black and white
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18 Karat White Gold Tiger Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Set with triangular, baguette, trapeze-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, pear-shaped emerald eyes
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Double Leopard Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb double leopard bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold with black enamel spots and emerald
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Late 20th Century American Bangles

Materials

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

Tutti Frutti Brooch Pendant 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are 18 carved leaves, 7 Emeralds, 7 Sapphires, 4 Ruby's and 9 small Diamonds also Sapphire baguette
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tutti Frutti Brooch Pendant 18K
Tutti Frutti Brooch Pendant 18K
$10,800 Sale Price
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David Webb 1960 New York Pendant-Brooch in 18kt Gold with 2.42 Cts in Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle. Literature: David Webb, The
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Natural Tourmaline 6.3Cts Diamond 1.205Cts Pendant in 18k white Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
pendant is adorned with brilliant diamonds and black enamel accents, creating a striking contrast that
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Exquisite Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ear Studs Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIAMONDS, BLACK ENAMEL DIAMONDS,BAGUETTE DIAMONDS, GREEN ENAMEL DIAMONDS,BAGUETTE DIAMONDS, BLUE ENAMEL
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Artdeco and Pendant Necklace, Topaz Stone Necklace, 14K Gold
Located in Hartman, AR
necklace is inspired by the Art Deco era. The emerald-cut topaz is beautifully complemented by black enamel
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Artdeco and Pendant Necklace, 6-7.00 ct Topaz Stone Necklace, 14K Gold
Located in Hartman, AR
necklace is inspired by the Art Deco era. The emerald-cut topaz is beautifully complemented by black enamel
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Cat s Eye Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
eye apatite cabochon, hoisted by a dragon with a body of emerald and diamond studded beads with
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20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Opal Mirage 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural diamonds with black enamel, navy enamel, and turquoise accents. The bracelet showcases 0.25 carats
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2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch Pendant Charm
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
enamel spots, and brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 1.70 carats pave-set in platinum. Made in
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Victorian Holbeinesque Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald
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Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

An important Art Deco diamond and emerald brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
calibre-cut emeralds and black enamel decorations, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, measuring 4.9cm in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Renaissance Revival Emerald, Ruby and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Renaissance revival emerald, ruby, pearl and enamelled gold pendant, the rectangular-cut emerald
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Antique 1880s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...

Victorian Gem-Set Gold Holbeinesque Pendant
Located in London, GB
octagonal-cut garnets surrounded by an oval yellow gold mount set with four pear-shaped emeralds and four
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Antique 19th Century British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Gold

Art Deco Style Gold Rubies Emeralds Onyx Diamonds Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
cut diamonds,small round ruby cabs and black enamel ,in the lower parts we have 2 Burma Jade engraved
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
full cut round diamonds and black enamels,2 Jade plain round drops size 7 x 18 mm. in the lower part
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2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Illusion Set Emerald Cut Black Enamel Diamond Earrings, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Illusion Set Emerald Cut Black Enamel Diamond Earrings 4 Baguette diamonds are meticulously set to
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Goshwara Pear Shape Emerald Onyx with Diamonds Black Enamel Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Emerald & Onyx Earrings with Diamonds & Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from "G-One
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

4.03 Carat Emerald Carving Coral Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
emerald carving weighing approximately 4.03 carats enclosed within a frame of full cut diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Black Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Diamond and Enamel Gold Earrings in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

1970s David Webb Enamel emerald Diamond gold platinum Horse Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Roma, IT
Black enamel horse with cabochon emeral eyes and circular-cut diamond nose and tail detail, mounted
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond 5ct Rose Cut Emerald Constellation Pendant 10 Karat Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
differently to reduce the negative ethical and sustainable impacts of mining. - Black enamel - Diamonds in
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
form bold shapes in rings and earrings. Available with enamels in black, peach, white and emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Peach Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
bold shapes in rings and earrings. Available with enamels in black, peach, white and emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Green Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
form bold shapes in rings and earrings. Available with enamels in black, peach, white and emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gold Diamond and Green Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Diamond and Enamel Gold Earrings in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Basak Baykal Daisy Diamond Emerald Earrings
Located in Mahmutpaşa, 34
These earrings are hand made with 18ct gold, with total of 3,15ct diamonds and 2,62ct cabochon cut
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2010s Turkish More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
prosperity. Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel by Selda Jewellery Additional
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
prosperity. Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel by Selda Jewellery Additional
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Vintage Emerald and Diamond cluster Cocktail ring with Enamel detail and 12 Diamonds. Great ring
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

10 Carat Amethyst Onyx Diamond and Enamel Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A beautiful elongated emerald cut Amethyst from old material in the 1970's. This stone shows the
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Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

1970s David Webb Enamel Diamond South Sea Pearl gold platinum Horse Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Roma, IT
Black enamel horse, with circular-cut emeral eye, diamond mane and a South Sea pearl, mounted in
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

T. Foster Co. Enamel and Diamond Bee Motif Pin
By T. Foster Co.
Located in Yardley, PA
18 karat yellow and white gold bee pin with black onyx eyes and a cabochon emerald nose. 20 round
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Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond and Peach Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Diamond and Enamel Gold Earrings in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mozafarian Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Spinning Starfish Pendant
Located in London, England
white diamonds, and a 0.2 ct emerald, accented with black and red enamel and set in 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Half-Moon Diamond and Emerald Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Atelo
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Magnificent half-moon diamonds sit pretty at the top of these earrings, with black enamel, diamond
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stephen Webster Dynamite Damage is Already Done Diamond and Emerald Necklace
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
, with tapered baguette and trilliant cut white diamonds (7.94 carats), black spinels (7.94 carats), and
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2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Stephen Webster Dynamite Couture Emerald and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
fragmented shapes evident in post-modern architecture. Emerald-cut emerald with white diamond baguettes
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

408.31 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Tassel Necklace
By Ivanka Trump
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
emeralds weighing 408.31 carats total. Necklace also adorned with 112 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

64.38 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Tassel Earrings
By Ivanka Trump
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
These divine emerald and diamond tassel earrings feature 497- emeralds weighing 64.38 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Emerald Cut Diamond Black Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald cut diamond black enamel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect emerald cut diamond black enamel 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 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic emerald cut diamond black enamel over the years, but those made by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Goshwara and Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any emerald cut diamond black enamel from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Emerald version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes hexagon cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an emerald cut diamond black enamel, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond Black Enamel?

Prices for an emerald cut diamond black enamel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $100,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,200.

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.