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Solid 14k White Gold Pearl Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with three Vibrant Cultured Full Pearls and two
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 18K Rose Gold Pearl Ruby Womens Dress Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This wonderfully elegant ring, proudly shows off two magnificent 6mm Cultured Pearls, enhanced by
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2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Pearl Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Natural Citrine Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
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2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Tanzanite Womens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Three Cultured Pearls and four equally sized round cut 3.25mm (0.13") Tanzanites, securely claw set
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald Cut Ruby White Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald Cut Ruby & White Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Pink Quartz, Pearls White Topaz Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

1920s German Ring Sapphire solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 7.25 US/1.7gr
Located in SE
Antique German Ring in Rose Gold featuring old cushion cut natural Sapphire 4 mm x 3 mm / ca 0.2 ct
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire & Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Colombian Emerald Earrings Diamond Antique GIA Certified Huge 25.12 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage
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20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Tremblant Basket Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, Ella Gafter is known for bringing out the full beauty of pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

18k Colombian Emerald Diamond Vintage GIA Necklace Pendant Fine VS 34.72 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and
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20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, and Platinum
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Emerald Earrings Diamond Vintage Certified GIA Natural VS Giant 24.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Platinum Sapphire Burma No Heat Diamond Ring Antique AGL Old Mine 6.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Sapphire Platinum Diamond Necklace Pendant Fine Vintage Natural 15.39 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Raymond Yard Gem Set Platinum Panel Charm Bracelet
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Raymond Yard Platinum Panel Bracelet set with Diamonds and colored stone Charms, most likely a custom made piece with charms marking special life events. Measuring 6 1/2 ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

White Button Shape Baroque Pearls 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Round Cabs Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round Ruby cabs set in 14 kt yellow gold.These Pearls are also available with small Round Emeralds or
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 18K Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage Certified Natural Dangle 8.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Button Shape Baroque Pearls Round Ruby Cabs 14 K Yellow Gold Tops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
available with small Round Emeralds or Blue Sapphires in the center...Please specify your choice. In 1978
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Sapphire NO Heat Diamond 14K Pendant Vintage Necklace 18K Chain 5.46 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Set Diamond Brooch w/Certificate 18k
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Emerald carved leaves, (8) round beads, (4) Ceylon Sapphire carved leaves, (3) carved Ruby leaves, 20
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Bracelet Vintage Pery Watch GIA Deco VVS Rare Fine 10.04 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
. The stones in the pendant are Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Coral, Garnet, Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

Yellow gold brooch Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond and Microbeads.
Located in Bologna, IT
18l yellow gold brooch (750/1000) marked 750, 28BZ, shaped as a rectangular tile decorated in the center to a row of precious stones within wrought bezels. The total weight is 9,75 ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

Vintage Wire Wrapped Jewel Frog Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jewels—such as vibrant emerald, ruby, or sapphire stones—this brooch shines with a stunning array of
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Tremblant Basket Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
texture (faceted emeralds, rubies and yellow sapphires) is 5.81 carats. The 3 large South Sea pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, C...

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
, ruby, diamond, pearl, yellow sapphire, cat’s eye, garnet, coral, emerald, and blue sapphire each have a
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
feature exquisite gemstones such as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
cabochon cut eight precious gems are aesthetically held in the solid gold bezel art-deco setting
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Fuset y Grau Indian Style 18K Gold Gem-Set and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, US
stones, including rubies, emeralds, sapphires, turquoise, coral and onyx, set on three panels separated
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Sexy Amethyst, Citrin Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Purple Amethyst, Blue Topaz Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K Ruby Unheated AGL Diamond Necklace Pendant Vintage Natural Huge 14.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Ruby Diamond GIA No Heat Necklace Pendant Vintage Red Natural 8.18 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Necklace Vintage Pendant Chain Fine Antique VS Huge 10.04 Carat
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Antique Earrings Vintage GIA Certified Fine VS Huge 9.44 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

18K Black Opal Australian Diamond Vintage Ring GIA Solid Rainbow Fine 7.08 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphires ,in the lower parts we have 2 high luster White Baroque Pearls measuring 13x17 mm and weighing
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
statement necklace! Colorful koi fish, flowers, jelly belly monkey, snail, fly, and art deco motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow Gold Weight= 8.1 gr Size= 6 Emerald= 1.5 ct total Ruby= 1.5 ct total Sapphire= 1.5 ct
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1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18K Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Pearl Antique Art Deco Style Fashion Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Pearl Antique Art Deco Style Fashion Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco, Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Metal Type: Platinum Marks: None Date Of Manufacture: 1920 - 1925 Period Of Manufacture: Art Deco
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique, Art Deco, French, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Manufacture 1920 - 1935 Period Of Manufacture Art Deco Condition Very good Signs Of Wear Minor wear
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and diamond ring, circa 1930. This ring is a superb example of 1930s Art Deco, when jewels
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Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow and White Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring with Pearls
By Laviere
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Colombian Emeralds, white and yellow Diamonds with accents of Art Deco, Veronese Green is a statement of
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Édéenne 11.5 Carat Colombian Emerald, Sapphires, Diamond Gold Embroidery Ring
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
emerald expresses both nature vitality, faithfulness and hope. True works of Art, the "Signet" rings
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...

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Emerald Sapphire Pearl Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald sapphire pearl art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect emerald sapphire pearl art deco among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic emerald sapphire pearl art deco over the years, but those made by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Royaal Stones Ltd and Gems Paradise are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an emerald sapphire pearl art deco for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Sapphire Pearl Art Deco?

The price for an emerald sapphire pearl art deco starts at $1,260 and tops out at $33,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,500.

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.