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Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring. This
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Vintage 1950s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A stunning example of late Victorian jewelry design, this 18K yellow gold (750‰) navette-shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold. Details: ✔ Stone: Emerald ✔ Stone Cut: Emerald ✔ Emerald Weight: 1.5 ✔ Emerald
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.04 Carats Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Made with 18k yellow gold. Size 6.5 US (Sizable). All diamonds are GH color SI1 Clarity. Style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Bezel Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring, weighing 15.4 grams, the ring showcases a ~3.0 carat
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20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 3.26ctw Emerald Diamond 3 Row Wide Pyramid Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold Weight: 9.42 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.58 Ct Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald 1.5 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.58 Ct Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.5 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Extreme Fine
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Pear Emerald Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18kt Yellow Gold, the magnificent Engagement Ring comes enriched with one Pear Emerald
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 11.85 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring features sixty-one round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.3 Carat Cabochon Emerald Cats Eye Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
- 6.40 Carat Gold 18K Yellow The ring is currently sized at US 7.5 Ring Can be Resized And Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.68ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural multi diamond bypass ring, yellow gold, bezel set, by Alexander Beverly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Bespoke 18kt Yellow Gold bezel set Emerald cut Ring with elegant Split Shank
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dalben 2, 46 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 2,46 carat bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Three Stone Emerald and Sapphire Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Three Stone Emerald and Sapphire Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold This three stone ring is
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 0.02 Carat Emerald Hamsa Hand Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant hamsa hand Emerald ring in 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

PANIM 3.85 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 3.85 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond & Emerald Ring This lovely Panim ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.11ct Emerald Cut Mahenge Pink Spinel And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Emerald Cut Pink Mahenge Spinel And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 1.11 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

ITSIT Vivid Green Tsavorite Garnet 0.75 Carat Emerald Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
ITSIT Designed Vivid Green Tsavorite Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Stunning 0.75 Carat tsavorite
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.550cts Emerald 0.120cts Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set within a
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.66 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
2.66 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This elegant ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08ct Vivid Green Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Octagon Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Emerald Cut Green Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. 1.08ct Total. Fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Kat Florence 18k Yellow Gold 2.52ctw Emerald D Flawless Diamond Ring w/ Box
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.51ctw exact Total Carat Weight: 2.52 exact Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 5.94 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 9.15 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This designer, 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring, features Thirty two (32
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.55ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF20-110625
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
brand new, this 18K Yellow Gold 0.55 ct Diamond and 0.35 ct Emerald Ring comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

Alexander HRD 6.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
carat emerald cut diamond, M color grade, and VS2 clarity grade. 18-karat yellow gold, current ring size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander IGI 6.05 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
carat emerald cut diamond, L color grade, and VVS2 clarity grade. 18-karat yellow gold, current ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamomd Ring 4 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
: EMERALD Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 2.6 Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 4.1 Shank Height: 2.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pave Emerald Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Emerald Band 14K Yellow Gold Done Ring is a luxurious piece set in 14K gold, available in
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2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Etruscan-Style 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ancient design with timeless appeal. Materials: 18K yellow gold, emerald, diamonds Emerald weight: Approx
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Octagon Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
1.5 Carat Octagon Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Halo Square 1.5 Carat Emerald Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Halo Square 1.5 Carat Emerald Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.5 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

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

Zambian Oval Emerald Cocktail Ring with Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:4.776g, Diamond:0.15ct, Emerald:3.83ct, Size: US-7"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Yellow Gold GIA Certified 6.82 Carat Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white and yellow gold ring features a 6.82 Carat Emerald cut Natural Green emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Yellow Gold GIA Certified 6.83 Carat Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white and yellow gold ring features a 6.83 Carat Emerald cut Natural Green emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a breathtaking fusion of elegance and luxury
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 3.90ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF10-112425
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Emerald accents with a total weight of 2.0 carats add an exciting pop of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

18K White Yellow Gold GIA Certified 8.17 Carat Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white and yellow gold ring features an 8.17 Carat Emerald cut Natural Green emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Yellow Gold GIA Certified 6.23 Carat Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white and yellow gold ring features a 6.23 Carat Emerald cut Natural Green emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring Diamonds and Sapphires, Ruby and Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.40 grams, silver with a total weight of 6.42 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite Colombian Emerald set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Mid-20th Century Ladies ring has, set at it's center, one very fine quality emerald
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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

18k White and Yellow Gold Nikki Green Emerald Diamond Ring Center: 3.29- Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k Two-Tone Gold hand-crafted ring features a vibrant Green Ethiopian Emerald - Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3ct Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
set in 18ct yellow gold - sized to order. Multiple of sized gemstones available to custom order
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2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternal Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eternal Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is an exquisite piece crafted in 14K
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Natural Citrine Ring (Approx. 3.3-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
the right balance of sparkle and sophistication. Expertly handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

White Canary Diamond Emerald Ring 18K Gold, Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
White & Canary Diamond Emerald Ring 18K Gold, Italy This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted
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Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Ruby Octagon and Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold. Ring size 10.25+.
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.10ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF06-121525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is poised to elevate any ensemble. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, a series of Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

GIA Report Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage emerald ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The pierced
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18k Gold 0.07 Carat Emerald Half Eternity Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
*** Details *** - Gold:- 18k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.72 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 0.30 Carat Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.06 Carat
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring beautifully blends the vibrancy of emeralds
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern bezel set diamond solitaire ring yellow gold. High Jewelry by Alexander Beverly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite David Webb ring is meticulously crafted from a combination of 18K gold and platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA White Diamond Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 6.00 ct. GHI VVS-VS white diamond emerald cuts. Total of 20 stones. Handmade in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emerald Love Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Love Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is a stunning expression of timeless beauty
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald Diamond halo ring 18KT yellow gold Colombian Emerald ring 2ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An engagement ring with a center emerald Colombian origin 2 carats accompanied by natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Asscher-Cut Natural Emerald Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold - Unisex Band
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, showcasing a mesmerizing 1.07ct natural Asscher-cut genuine emerald, set in a warm and opulent 18K yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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.