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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Exquisite Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.11
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 3.18 CTW Emerald Diamond Thick Wedding Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 3.18 CTW Emerald Diamond Thick Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Simon G. DR380 18K Yellow Gold Bee Wrap Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. DR380 18K yellow gold Bee wrap around ring with 24 round diamonds totaling 0.22 carats and
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gems Are Forever Emerald and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
. Details: Brand: Gems Are Forever, Inc. Crafted in: Beverly Hills, CA Metal: 18k yellow gold Gemstones
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Natural Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring in Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Deep Green Emerald Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Green Oval Cut Natural Emerald 18k Yellow Solitaire Bezel Rubover Ring. 0.85 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow gold 18k Ring set by yellow Diamonds 1.91 carats and centered by a 2.47 carats Emerald.
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
). Made to order, 2-4 weeks, don't hesitate to inquire. 100% Natural Gemstones and 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1960s, Italian Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous retro ring features a textured leaf-like design crafted in 18k yellow and prong-set
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.46 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Solitaire 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophistication in one breathtaking piece. Ring Information Metal : 18k Gold Diamond Cut : Emerald Natural
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Fine Gold Baguette Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Studded Between Diamond Loop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond women designer ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Bezel Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ct. each. Each stone comes with a GIA certificate. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Butterfly Everyday Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Holiday Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Butterfly Everyday Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.42 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

10.42ct Classic Golden Rutile Quartz Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Emerald 17x11mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant golden rutile quartz ring in 18K yellow gold is perfect to wear for any occasion. This
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2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald 4.73Ctw And Diamond 5.1Ctw Bypass Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold SZ 5.5
Located in New York, NY
jewelry collection. The ring is crafted in lustrous 18K yellow gold. Features two prong set pear cut
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen 18K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold green pear shaped emerald stone with baguette diamonds cocktail ring. Natural green
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Nice Quality 18k Yellow Gold Oval Sapphire w/ Baguette Emerald Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Green Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.34 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (fitted on finger, we
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

5.25 Carat Genuine Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.25 Carat Genuine Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring for Women featuring natural emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.33 Carat Brazilian Emerald in Fluted Tapered 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
yellow gold, this ring weighs 4.9 grams. We also have this ring in 14 karat rose gold, set with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

4.17 Carat Cabochon Emerald Fancy Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
- 0.73 Carat Gold 18K Yellow Gold The ring is currently sized at US 6.5 Ring Can be Resized And Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Diamond Studded Panther Head Ring with Emerald in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Studded Panther Head Ring Crafted in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.03 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panther Trinity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cartier panther trinity ring in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. This Cartier ring
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Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 0.55ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern east-west emerald cut diamond solitaire ring yellow gold, GIA certified, by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.45Ct Diamond 0.7Ct Emerald in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
yellow gold, this wedding band ring weighs 2.83 grams, ensuring both durability and opulence. The yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Scrollwork Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite ladies’ ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰), featuring an octagonal bezel
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modern Emerald Diamond Open Ring for Her in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Emerald Birthstone Diamond Open Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.55
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Ring for Engagement in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Ring for Engagement in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.54 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamonds set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 3935 Center Stone Emerald Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K Yellow Gold Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Octagon 2.7 CTW Emerald Halo Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Octagon 2.7 CTW Emerald Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Rare Green Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Rare Green Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.95
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Radiant Grace 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Radiant Grace 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring is a stunning blend of timeless
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Designer Emerald Birthstone Diamond Big Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Emerald Birthstone Diamond Big Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.06
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, classic three stone emerald and diamond 18K yellow and white gold ring 20th Century
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring 6.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k yellow gold and gemstone cocktail ring. Stamped 750 and weighs 6.4 grams. The gemstones are
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Classic Moi et Toi Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate classic diamond and emerald 18K yellow gold Moi et Toi engagement ring. Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.03 carat square emerald cut diamond 18k yellow gold bezel engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and SI1 clarity. Set in rich 18k yellow gold, the clean lines highlight the diamond’s elegance with a
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French GIA 13 carat emerald yellow sapphire diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold French cocktail ring dazzles with a GIA-certified 13 carat Brazilian emerald in a rare
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.00ct Emerald Cut G/VS1 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
ring, or standout stacking piece. Style: Band Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 5 Carat Diamond
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ring with a dazzling 0.90 carat Emerald cut natural Di
Located in רמת גן, IL
of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with an GIA certificate and a fancy jewelry
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.42ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF21-110525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
condition, this 18K Yellow Gold 0.42 ct Diamond and 1.19 ct Emerald Ring comes with a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

Vintage 3 Carat Blue Topaz Emerald Emerald Cut Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage high quality 3 Carat Blue Topaz Emerald Emerald Cut Ring 18k Gold. The ring features a
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Emerald Engagement Band Ring with Diamonds in 18k White/Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald Engagement Band Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.72
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate Emerald and Diamond Channel Set Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold - Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones:
 -71 square-cut emeralds, ~3.00 carats
  -34 round brilliant diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxury Unisex Statement Ring with Emerald Halo Diamonds 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold. At its center sits a vibrant 3.17-carat emerald-cut emerald, exuding a rich, verdant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage C. Krypell 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Fold Over Diamond Covered Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
- F/G Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.90ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.73 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 7.08ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
totaling roughly 5.28 carats. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this piece carries presence, weight, and
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.90tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Round Diamond Shank Accent Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
of the ring with wonderful, radiant sparkle. The ring is made in solid 18K yellow gold. Metal Purity
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

New 18k Yellow Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Sapphire 3.66ctw 3 Stone Custom Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 1.03ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 3.66 (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Large Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
A real Statement Piece! Contemporary Bespoke 18kt Yellow Gold bezel set Emerald cut Ring with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.30ct 18K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut 4-Prong Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald solitaire emerald-cut engagement ring/right-hand ring in 18K yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Riviera Ring with Baguette-Cut Emeralds and Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18k yellow gold Riviera ring featuring a unique asymmetrical design. One side showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring for Wedding in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring for Wedding in 18k Yellow Gold featuring natural emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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