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6.09 Carat Violet Purple Spinel Solitaire Oval Cut Bezel Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
, and moderated inclusions set in a sculpture bezel setting 18K Rose Gold. Fashion solitaire ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring (Approx. 1.50-Carats) Prong-Set, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
the gemstone to the shank. Handcrafted in rich 18k yellow gold, the ring features a finely detailed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Mint Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring features a natural mint emerald set in 18 karat yellow gold. The size is 15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Two Emerald Wedding Ring with Halo Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Emerald Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds around which perfectly goes with your personality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 6.62 Carat Minor Oil Natutal Green Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
a sophisticated and harmonious color palette. Expertly handcrafted in 18K yellow gold, the setting
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 4.38 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Ring, 3.57 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold handmade ring is set with a vibrant green 3.57 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Round Emerald and Diamond Studded Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond wedding cocktail ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold High Quality Emerald Diamond w/ Open Work Sides Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- G/H Color - VS1/ VS2 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baskets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Natural 5.84 Carat Solitaire Emerald Gemstone Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2384 Gross Weight :- 4.50 gm 18k Yellow Gold Weight :- 3.33 gm Emerald Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nestled amidst vibrant green emeralds, the black opal ring exuded an enchanting allure. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Startling Emerald and Diamond Designer Engagement Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond engagement ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier
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Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.58 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Italian 1980s Emerald, Ruby Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid combination of emeralds, ruby, and diamonds. At
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 1970s Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. Wearing a David Webb 18K
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
strong, confident presence on the hand. The ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and weighs 21.9
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Two-Tone Gold Emerald Diamond Ring 8.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k yellow and white gold emerald diamond ring. Tests 75% gold using an XRF metals
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Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Dainty Emerald Diamond Ring Gift for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Emerald Diamond Ring Gift for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.8 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

5.98 Carat Clear Emerald, Cats Eye Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant emerald & diamond ring studded in 18k Yellow gold with 1 piece of Zambian Clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Unisex 3.23 CTW Zimbabwe Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex 3.23 CTW Zimbabwe Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.23
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

80s Vintage Tiffany Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Mixed
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

0.75 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
brilliant diamonds in a seamless halo design. Set in a thin 18-karat yellow gold band accented with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Wedding Band Ring Bridal Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring is crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and features a captivating zigzag design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 12.60 carats, Zambian Emerald Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very stunning and gorgeous, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Green Emerald Diamond Open By Pass Ring Gift for Wife
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold. At the heart of this modern design is a stunning 1.13-carat emerald, emerald-cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Emerald 2.7ct 2.7ct and Diamond Twist Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
enhancement, each weighing 2.7cts (total weight 5.4cts) held in 18ct yellow gold with brilliant cut accent
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2010s European Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
of forever. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.27 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cabochon, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabochon set with sparkling baguette-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The blue sapphire is nearly
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ICA Certified 5.49 Carat Minor Oil Green Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
ICA Certified 5.49 Carat Minor Oil Green Emerald Diamond Ring, set in exquisite 18K yellow gold
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cushion-Cut Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in 18k yellow gold, this stunning ring showcases a vivid 1.72-carat cushion-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Peridot Ring (Approx. 3.50-Carats), Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Jewelry Style: Cluster Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vivid Emerald Solitaire Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in US
Green. The ring has is accent with 6 brilliant cut diamonds. The Ring is made of solid 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald May Birthstone Wedding Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald May Birthstone Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.08
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Rectangle Pink Sapphire Heart Shape Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.15 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and emerald three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Certified Emerald Halo Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald Halo Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.53
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.82 Carat Octagon Unisex Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
1.82 Carat Octagon Unisex Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.82
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 9.7mm Round Cabochon Cut Bezel Set Jade Emerald Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 15.19 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 (Fitted on a finger with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stackable 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Natural Emerald Figural Flower Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage floriform gold and emerald cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a bezel
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
high polished finish of blue rhodium-plated 18K White Gold. This ring is suitable for both men and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1950s MINOR OIL Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
his exquisite vintage statement ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, is a stunning showcase of
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald Diamond Dainty Flower Ring in 18k Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Diamond Dainty Flower Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.11 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Hex Ring with Emeralds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.10 carat approx. Rings size US 6.5, can be customized on
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pavé Set 0.62 Carat Round Emeralds in High Polish 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold pavé set ring with round faceted emeralds weighing 0.62 carats total. Finger size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

New 18k Yellow Gold GIA 3.92ctw Emerald Old European Diamond Sideways Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.84ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 3.92 (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.72 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.62Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. This beautiful ring is adorned with channel set emerald cut diamonds in the center with two
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.95ctw Emerald Diamond 2 Row 5.9mm Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 2.2mm to 2.3mm - 1.07ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.95ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Dome Green Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Green
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White And Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
white gold with yellow gold prongs. This ring is an absolute one of a kind amazing piece. Total diamond
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 0.45ct Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating piece of jewelry is crafted from 18K yellow gold, offering a radiant and luxurious
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural 3.90cts Emerald Snake Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone. The warm glow
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

2.05 Carat Emerald Sapphire Pear Shape Three-Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Emerald & Sapphire Pear Shape Three-Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold 1 Emerald - 2.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Coyote Ring with Emerald Eyes and Diamond Third Eye in 18k Yellow Gold
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
The Coyote Ring from the Zapotec Collection is a striking piece, expertly crafted in 18K yellow
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald ring 18KT yellow gold green emerald solitaire ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern solitaire green emerald ring in 18KT yellow gold made in size 6 can be re-sized. The emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of emerald ring 18k yellow gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1539 antique edition and 1841 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of emerald ring 18k yellow gold 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A choice in our collection of emerald ring 18k yellow gold from Cartier, Georgios Collections Inc and Single Stone — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of emerald ring 18k yellow gold can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2132, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our emerald ring 18k yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 931 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of emerald ring 18k yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $675,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,390.

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.