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GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7 carat emerald Cut Fancy Yellow is accompanied by a GIA certificate. This beautiful
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Large Emerald Fancy Yellow Half Moon Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This impressive emerald diamond three stone ring is crafted in solid platinum and 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.70 Carat Oval Emerald and Marquise Fancy Yellow Diamond Two-Tone Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring showcases one oval cut 0.70 carat emerald in a rich yellow gold prong setting in
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Radiant Cut GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo White Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
signs of wear. 4-Prong Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: One (1) modified emerald cut natural diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

$1 NO RESERVE! NO HEAT 1.40Ct Ruby 0.08Ct Fancy Pink 14kt Yellow gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Natural Ruby: Weight: 1.40 cttw (pair)/6 stones Color: Red Shape: Pear, Oval and Emerald Cut
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 1.00 Carat Fancy Diamonds - 14 kt. Gold - Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Emerald Carat: 1.00 carat Color: Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown Clarity: I1 Item
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.22 Carat Natural Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Fancy Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamond. Full cut round brilliants Diamond: .42ct. vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 4.6 grams Ring
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Ye...

Peter Suchy 4.18 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald step cut diamond and half moon diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA Certified center
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite and Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pair of earrings is set with Fancy Yellow Diamonds, Colombian Emeralds, Tsavorites on green color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold

6.0ct Face Up Emerald Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Earrings 18k Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Timeless 18k & Platinum 6.0ct Face Up Solitaire Diamond Drop Earrings in Emerald Cut shape. One
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Emerald and Diamond, Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.72 carat emerald and 1.93 carat diamond, blue enamel and 18 karat yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Fancy Natural Ruby 18k Diamond Yellow Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18 K Ring Yellow Gold Emerald Available Also Diamonds 0,40ct Ruby Weight 5.30
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.48 Carat Emerald and 7.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
on earrings are exceptional quality set with a stunning fancy heart cut emerald and very well color
Category

1990s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.24ct Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Pie-cut or "Illusion" Diamond ring will make your dream come true! A Pie cut diamond or "Illusion
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.69 Carat Diamond Necklace with Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond and Pear Cluster
Located in Tustin, CA
way around the entire neck, features a 2.29 carat oval shaped fancy yellow diamond connected to a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 8.04 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
___________________________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Fancy Color Diamond - Carat: 8.04 - Cut: Square Emerald - Color: Fancy Deep
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with Emerald cut natural diamond center stone 2.00ct E SI2. Measurements: 8.70 x 6.10
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14.21 Carat GIA Certified Internally Flawless Fancy Yellow White Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
fancy yellow diamond weighing 11.07 carat. The center diamond is prong-set and is asymmetrically
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Ethiopian Opal, Lapis, Emerald Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
(2 pcs) 1.57 Carat, 5x3 Pear-cut Emerald ( 2pcs) 0.36 carat, Fancy Lapis ( 4pcs) 4.60 carat along
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ethiopian Opal, Lapis, Emerald Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
(2 pcs) 1.57 Carat, 5x3 Pear-cut Emerald ( 2pcs) 0.36 carat, Fancy Lapis ( 4pcs) 4.60 carat along
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
features 0.13 Carat Round Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow giving this Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring an
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

Vintage French GIA Fancy Color 5.79 Carat Step Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA Fancy Color 5.79 Carat Step Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA F-SI1 5.0ct Face Up Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Diamond 18k&Platinum Pendant
Located in New York, NY
on? The question can now be answered. This Impressive Emerald Pie-cut or "Illusion" Diamond necklace
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Ruby Vintage Style Spider Insect Brooch in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
featuring pave set rose cut fancy rose-cut diamonds, emeralds for its legs, and cabochon rubies on the eyes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
: Zambian Emerald Cut: Fancy (Pentagon), Carved (floral design) Weight: 12.5 carat Diamond Details: Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.25ct Natural Tsavorite Cushion Half Moon Diamond 3-Stone Fancy Yellow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer mount, encrusted in Fancy Yellow and White diamonds. The setting is simply Stunning with Micro
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

ADL Italy 14K Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Emerald .45 Carat Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
. The emerald and diamond drops float on the beautiful 14k Fancy Cut Chain so they hang beautifully as
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.00ct.Natural Fancy color brown diamond vivid red ruby cross necklace 14k
Located in New York, NY
5.50ct. Natural Ruby & 1.50ct Fancy color brown diamond cross. Emerald cut fancy color brown
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.11ctw Fancy YELLOW Radiant Diamond 5 stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.11ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond 5 Stone Platinum
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Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

IGI Certified Yellow Pear Cut Diamond and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Color: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity: VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Weight: 0.32 carat Color: E Clarity: VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique flower shaped pendant features striking Yellow diamonds at the heart of the design. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Multi Fancy Shape Diamond Ring 1 Carat 14KT White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
There’s beauty in asymmetry. Set in 14KT white gold and decorated with pear, emerald, and oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Fancy Shape Diamond Ring 1 Carat 14KT White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
There’s beauty in asymmetry. Set in 14KT white gold and decorated with pear, emerald, and oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi Fancy Shape Diamond Ring 1 Carat 14KT White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
There’s beauty in asymmetry. Set in 14KT white gold and decorated with pear, emerald, and oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl and Emerald Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
White South Sea Pearl and Natural Emerald in 18K Solid Yellow Gold. Classic look and elegant style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.20ct natural ruby emerald sapphires diamond diamond tennis bracelet 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Gem Line. 14.00ct. Natural Sapphires, Ruby, & Emeralds bracelet. Full round cuts, great sparkle
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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Men s Ring 14Kt Classic Cigar Statement
Located in New York, NY
Men's Green- Yellow -brown diamonds & Bead set pave diamonds ring. 1.30ct. Natural Fancy Color
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2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Shape Diamond Band 1.50 Carats 14 KT White Gold IGI Certified
Located in Rutherford, NJ
marquise, pear, emerald, and oval cut diamonds set in 14 KT WHITE/YELLOW/ROSE gold. IGI CERTIFIED Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Shape Diamond Band 1.50 Carats 14 Kt White Gold IGI Certified
Located in Rutherford, NJ
marquise, pear, emerald, and oval cut diamonds set in 14 KT WHITE/YELLOW/ROSE gold. IGI CERTIFIED Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Shape Diamond Band 1.50 Carats 14 Kt White Gold IGI Certified
Located in Rutherford, NJ
marquise, pear, emerald, and oval cut diamonds set in 14 KT WHITE/YELLOW/ROSE gold. IGI CERTIFIED Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luise Emerald Mother-of-Pearl Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Butterfly shaped brooch/pendant in 9kt yellow gold and silver covered in rose cut fancy diamonds, 4
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Round Diamond Emerald Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent fancy vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a large and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Handmade Platinum 7.3ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Round Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
is a prong set old European cut diamond with a unique greenish yellow color and eye-clean SI2 clarity
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Boucheron yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1950.
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Multi-color Tourmalines, Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
fancy yellow diamonds. Framed in green-coated 18K rose gold, the vibrant hues of the ring evoke the
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

GIA Certified White Diamond Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Wedding Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
VVS1, certificate GIA 7366163529) - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total 0.15 carat - Round
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald Black Onyx Designer Earrings Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
✦ Diamond Color: H-I ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Emerald Cut ✦ Gemstone Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

AIG Certified 3.80 Cts Zambian Emerald 2.50 Cts Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Zambian Emerald, in perfect pear cut , extra fine grade and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
) (0.58 carat, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS1, certificate GIA 2416458774) - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

FRENCH 1775 Enameled Cross of Saint Louis In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
-one natural earth mined gemstones such: Colombian green emeralds and rose-cuts diamonds. The pendant
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Antique 1770s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silve...

CGL Certified Pear shape Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Shape Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond at the center with brilliant-cut round Yellow diamonds surrounding it
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Round Yellow Diamond and White Marquise Diamond Band Ring made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant ring with alternate designs of Round brilliant cut Yellow diamonds and Marquise White
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 24.23 carats Aquamarine, Emerald Diamond Modern Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful & modern style Aquamarine & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

*Sale*IGI 14k 7.93ct Emerald &Sapphires&Diamond Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
pink gold band with inner natural FG VS diamonds weighing 0.26 ct and outside halo with fancy color
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

Rare Certified Fancy Tourmaline Men s Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
rarest colors of tourmaline, this approximately 2.5 carat oval-cut Fancy yellow Tourmaline is quite a
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

5.08 Carat Natural Red Garnets Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Three-Stone
Located in New York, NY
5.00ct. Natural Red garnets ring. Brilliant Emerald Cuts supreme Clean clarity Transparent and
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.80 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Vivid Prime
Located in New York, NY
. Top Gem Vivid Fancy pink 8 X 6mm 1.20 Natural Diamonds: Rounds, full cuts G-color, Vs-2 clarity
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.