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14 Karat Two-Tone Gold 1.65 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Two Tone White Gold and Yellow Gold Fancy Colored Emerald Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring with
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

2 Carat Fancy Yellow Canary Cushion Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
VS-SI. The mounting also has two matchin emerald cut diamonds that also sit in halos. The emerald
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald-Cut 16.37 Natural Zambian Emerald Halo Bracelet
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary Emerald-Cut 16.37 Natural Zambian Emerald Halo Bracelet Setting: 18K White/Yellow
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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 4.50 Carat Emerald Bracelet with Yellow White Diamonds in 14K
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Diamonds Haloing each Emerald & Cushion Diamond. Hand Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. The bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural Deep Brownish Fancy Yellow Diamond Earring 4.18 ct / 4.33 ct White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
deep brownish yellow emerald cut Diamonds 4.18 / 4.33 ct. Both Diamonds come with a GIA Certificate
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Bracelet with White and Fancy Diamond/Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds/Yellow that weigh 1.21 carats. The cut of the Yellow Diamonds are Oval, Emerald, and Pear. Size is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 23.48ct Sapphire/6.16 Carat Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary Natural 23.48ct Sapphire/6.16 Carat Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold and Platinum Necklace
By Caspian Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This riviera necklace has over 46 carats of white and fancy yellow diamonds. The yellow diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified Natural Fancy Intense Australian Argyle Yellow and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
to its current 3.51ct fancy intense yellow, VVS1 clarity, square emerald shape. It is currently the
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.50 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Shape and Tapers Engagement Diamond Ring
Located in KAATSHEUVEL, NL
engagement ring in 18k white gold. Radiant cut 3 stone engagement ring with Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

GIA Certified 7.41 Carat Emerald Cut Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary 7.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Setting: Platinum Center Stone: GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite Emerald-Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
expression of luxury with these breathtaking emerald-cut shaped diamond using fancy shaped diamonds in
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2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GRS and GIA Certified 5.24 Carat Colombian Muzo Emerald and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Central, HK
Fancy Intense Yellow round cut diamond with VS1 clarity. A curved band modernizes the ring and features
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold 2.95ct Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
house jewelry setters. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Center Stone: 16 Fancy-Cut Diamond (F/C-White
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

The North Star multicolor fancy shape diamond necklace 26.59cts
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Montréal, CA
- 26 cushion, heart, marquise, emerald and oval cut fancy diamonds 17.27ctw - 56 round fancy diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.05 Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
have a diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rivière 2.99 Carat Heart-Shaped Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in La Jolla, CA
yellow gold and platinum. Superb heart cut emeralds measuring 1.51cts and 1.48cts are complemented by
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.00-2.05 Carat, G-F/VVS1, Emerald Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified 2.00-2.05 Carat, G-F/VVS1, Emerald Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond Perfect Brilliants
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 4.00-4.10 Carat, G-F/VVS, Emerald Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified 4.00-4.10 Carat, G-F/VVS, Emerald Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond Perfect Diamonds
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Cober “Fancy brown Diamond” with 1.08 Carat Brown Diamond and Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
gold cocktail ring is set with a 1,08 ct. Emerald-cut brown Diamond (VS). Surrounded by a pavé with
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 7.11 Carat Emerald Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in LA, CA
diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 31.68 Carat Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet
Located in LA, CA
Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds Color: G-H Clarity: IF-VS1 Carat Total Weight: 31.68 *IF INTEREST: PLEASE
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
weighing circa 1.25 ct. Central brilliant-cut diamond circa 0.40 ct. clarity: VVS2, color: fancy light
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.54 Carat Asscher Cut Yellow Diamond Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Band in Yellow Gold. - GIA#6282372589 square emerald cut 1.54ct natural
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Large classic handmade oval
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
, surrounded by eighteen white old cut diamond set in a 18ct white gold grain setting. Fancy yellow gold under
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 1 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 1 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 2 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 2 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut Black is Beautiful
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 4 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 4 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 3 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 3 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut Black is Beautiful
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18CT Rose Gold Fancy Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sydney, NSW
A phenomenal assorted fancy, radiant cut, (no heat)(based on my opinion) sapphire and round
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2010s Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 8 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 8 Carat Emerald Cut Black is
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 6 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 6 Carat Emerald Cut Black is
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 2 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 2 Carat Emerald Cut Black is
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 4 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 4 Carat Emerald Cut Black is
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2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

3.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum ring. Prongs used to set the Emerald and Fancy Yellow Diamonds are in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.10ct Emerald, Skull Tusk Single Earring 14ct Yellow gold
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
brilliant cut fancy black diamond solitaire sits in a contemporary bezel, giving this unique earring an
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

G. Minner Heart Shaped Emerald Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
By G.MINNER
Located in Colmar, FR
cut diamonds. 3 princess cut fancy yellow diamonds are setted above the emerald. The ends of the
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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

GRS Certified 9.13 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By EJ Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire
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2010s North American Engagement Rings

Vintage Fancy Color Diamonds Platinum Bouquet or Feather Pendant/Brooch, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
as white, yellow, blue, green and cognac, most probably natural fancy colors; vs/si. - All diamond
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...

GIA Certified Square Emerald Cut Diamond 4.08 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA certified 4.00 carat Natural Fancy Yellow Even, Cut Cornered Square Modified Brilliant Diamond
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

AGL Certified Natural 15.06 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in LA, CA
Spectacular AGL Certified 15.06 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald Ring Setting: Platinum Center
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald

Beautiful Victorian Clover Diamond Emerald Hair Ornament
Located in Napoli, IT
centre by an old mine cut Diamond natural fancy Champagne colour rated as VVS another old cut Diamond set
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Antique 1880s Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold, Oxidized Silver Diamond Emerald Dress Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
yellow gold band. Pave set round brilliant cut diamonds create a beautiful pop of sparkle and a Zambian
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Hammerman Brothers Intense Yellow and White Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
white emerald cut diamond, 2.03 carats, 1 radiant fancy intense yellow diamond, 1.39 carats, 54 round
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2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

1980 s Multicolored Stones with Fancy Diamonds Large Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Multicolored Sapphires {Pink & Blue} and With Different Colored Diamonds {Black,White & Yellow} This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

GIA Certified 2.15 Fancy Light Blue Double Halo Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
. We have a diverse collection of fine stones ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

3.45 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Fish Brooch 5.28 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18Kt
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Multi-Colored Fancy Sapphires, .15 Carats of Cabochon Emeralds and .85 Carats of Diamonds. A 5.28
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Certified 9.32 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring
Located in LA, CA
Center Stone: Natural 9.32ct Emerald Radiant Cut Side Stones: Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds Color: G-H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

4 Carat Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamond and Royal Blue Azzurite Cocktail Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
carats of white round brilliant diamonds which have a color and clarity of fancy yellow and VS-SI. The
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Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold 4.50ct circa 1900 Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
an impressive 4.50ct stone bordered with a frame of superb clarity old cut Diamonds which total to
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.67ct Pear Emerald and 0.33ctw Diamond Milgrain Pendant Necklace in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
0.67ct Pear Emerald and 0.33ctw Diamond Milgrain Pendant Necklace in 14K Pear Emerald and Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum Handmade Diamond And Emerald Snake Serpent Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural green emeralds as eyes, and on the body as well as a few fancy yellow diamonds along the edges
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Laviere Colombian Emerald and Diamond Flower Ring
By Laviere
Located in Dubai, Dubai
fancy yellow diamonds. Gold Weight 14.05 grams. Diamond Clarity VS. Diamond Colour G-H. Ring size US
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

3.87 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring W/ Trapezoid Side Stones
Located in LA, CA
ranging from fancy colored diamonds (yellow, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Laviere Colombian Emerald and Diamond Duo Flower Ring
By Laviere
Located in Dubai, Dubai
brilliant fancy yellow and white diamonds. Gold Weight 21.51 grams. Diamond Clarity VVS-SI. Diamond Colour
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate fancy yellow emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A fancy yellow emerald cut diamond from J. Birnbach, Cartier and M&V Vanguard Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and asscher cut versions for sale. Finding a fancy yellow emerald cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond?

Prices for a fancy yellow emerald cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,045 and can go as high as $620,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $34,000.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.