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18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Yellow Gold 18k Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
3.22 carat Colombian Muzo Emerald enhancement minor, with certificate. Ring yellow gold 18k with
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring A striking vintage cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Oval Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 5.62 carats of Emerald. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.05 carat Emerald provides the perfect pop of color. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, it features a 3mm wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 K Gold Vintage Victorian Style Marquise Shaped Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Ring reminiscent the Victorian style in 18 K yellow Gold set centrally with a Emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bypass ring featuring a dazzling diamond paired with a vibrant emerald. The
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Retro Vintage” 18 K Gold, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamond Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic 3 Color Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires 18K Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring. Natural Red Ruby
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Certified 7.14 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
One of a Kindl 18K yellow gold bold cluster cocktail ring centers a beautiful natural Colombian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant woman’s ring is crafted in sumptuous 18K yellow gold (750‰) and features a vivid oval
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Edwardian 18k / Square cut Emerald and Natural White Diamond Ring. Circa 1910 - 1920's
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Refined Brilliance – 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds This elegant ring crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.56ct natural Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold Stackable
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
0.56ct Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – Stackable Minimalist Design This elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary European Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green emerald solitaire engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
that captures the essence of elegance. Crafted in 18k yellow gold with precision, the sleek band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.70ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $100 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bazel Cut 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18K yellow gold ring features an exquisite emerald bazel cut diamond that radiates
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking ring crafted in beaming 18K yellow gold that showcases a beautiful and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
: 1.50 Carats Total Ring Weight: 4.2g Composition: Yellow Gold 18k Ring Size: 8 Style: Classic Condition
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic 1970s emerald and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold features a square emerald-cut emerald
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20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian emerald diamond 18k yellow gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a delicate 18k yellow gold and platinum setting. Crafted in the 1910s, its refined elegance and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.04 ct. emerald oval cabochon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.25.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald cut ruby engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
yellow gold, it features a beautiful emerald cut ruby as the main stone, with additional rubies as
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.17ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Inspired Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inspiration and modern elegance. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, it features a stunning oval cut emerald
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering an exquisite 2.57-carat emerald-cut
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 18k Round .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Natural Emerald
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: Natural Emerald Weight
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Cascade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stones in baguette and marquise-shape set in a waterfall style. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green emerald pear shaped engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
heads. Green emerald pear cut total 1.60ct in 18k yellow gold. Accompanied by valuation. Discover the
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Colombian emerald engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
emerald gemstone set in a sleek 18k yellow gold band. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
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 Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Majestic emerald diamond ring 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Enter the world of enchantment with this dreamy and alluring yellow gold emerald ring, capturing
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2010s French Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond fancy cuts on Yellow Gold 18K Ring Unreadable hallmark. Circa
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A bold 18k yellow gold ring featuring a dynamic design
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20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A sophisticated 18k yellow gold ring featuring a harmonious arrangement of three vibrant round-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gemstone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18 K Gold Natural Yellow Quartz Hand Made Chevalier Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
18 k Gold 23 gr Natural yellow rutileted quartz ring chevalier shape. Size 13 eu is possible to
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2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Emeralds Eyes Frog Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow gold and emeralds ring, handcrafted in Italy. This unique ring takes
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2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Boucheron France 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautifully engineered vintage ring by Boucheron, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold
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20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Square Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.40 carats of Emerald And 0.10 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graff 18K Yellow Gold 2.26ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
a floral pattern make this Graff ring simply spectacular. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.09ct emerald-cut Emerald ring in platinum with 18K yellow gold.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum with 18K yellow gold ring, featuring a 2.09-carat, Zambian Emerald, highlighted by round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Stefan Hafner 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Ring Diamond: 2.70ctw Emerald: 3.20ctw Size: 7 Italian made SKU: BLU01115 Price
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Untreated Star Burmese Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
untreated oval star rubies weighing approx. 8.00 carats. Finely made with an 18K yellow gold mounting Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Blue Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring. The Mounting is Solid 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold, or platinum. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Beads Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 3.59 carats of Emerald and 0.15 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made 18k yellow gold diamond and Emerald halo ring. Gemstone: Emerald & Diamond Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emma Chapman Emerald Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
The exquisite Emerald Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring has been handmade in our workshops and is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Band Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.928g, Emer:0.75ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Oval. Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 0.65 carats of Emerald and 0.05 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated 10.80 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
10.80 Carats Total Ring Weight: 7.5g Composition: Solid Yellow Gold 18K Included TGL Brief for the
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Oval Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 5.30 total carats of Emerald. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Amethyst And Emerald Ring With Diamonds
Located in Jaipur, IN
- 18K Yellow gold Gemstone - Amethyst and emerald Total Gemstone Weight - 23.365 cts Total Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
18K yellow gold natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone emerald cut emerald. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald (Approx 2-Carats) Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is crafted in warm 18k yellow gold. This ring is currently sized at 6.5 and may be resized
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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.