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6 Carat Antique Ruby Carving with 1.55 Carat Vivid Green Emerald
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
vivid green emerald. The ring also has 0.25 carat of white round brilliant diamond.
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

7.61 carat 2in1 Champagne Diamond Necklace with Pearl Tassel and ascent diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond weight is 7.61 carats (not including pearls or emeralds) Total Weight 32.47g with pearl tassel and
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold

11.96 Carats Shimmering Dangling Tsavorite 1.74 Carats White Diamond Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
movement. These verdant gems are elegantly accented by 1.74 carats of dazzling white diamonds, which
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2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

A 18K gold nine precious natural gemstones pendant, Indian navratna pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
ruby cabachon at the centre surrounded with - clockwise from top - diamond polki, pearl, coral
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

1.41 Carats Vivid Blue Sapphire And Diamond Bridge Design Unique Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
brilliant, 0.23-carat diamond solitaire of impeccable quality. Graded with an F color (colorless) and VS
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

22K gold Indian navratna kundan Meena polki pendant Mughal Jadau pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 22K gold Navratna pendant set with nine precious gemstones along with natural diamond polki
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver Can
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

A fine 18K gold Navratana carved gold polki necklace string for indian weddings
Located in Bangkok,, TH
African origin mine followed by natural blue sapphire and crystal, then natural Zambian emerald and
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapph...

Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orimattila, FI
Indian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring. History of this jewelry, Purchased sometime in the early
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Diamonds Gems Vintage Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Diamonds & Gems Vintage Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...

Bochic “Orient” Diamond Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Blue natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace. Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl,...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
) gem and diamond ring is exquisite. Navratnas of the nine gemstones represent the nine planets on which
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the nine gemstones represent the nine planets on which Indian astrology is based and wearing them
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Diamonds Emeralds Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Oval Natural Emeralds from Zambia Diamonds Set In 18K Gold &
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Indian Basra Pearl Diamond Colombian Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. Diamonds set in flush setting. Colombian emerald (pear shape). Gorgeous Indian multi gemstone
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Carved Green Crystal Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern Indian earrings in gold set with diamonds and each with a hexagonal carved green
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Diamond Emerald Pearl Gold Double Earpendants Jhale Earrings
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
flat cut diamonds. The top is a flower shape rosette and suspended a fish, machhli, with stones set on
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Early 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds and Pearl
Located in London, GB
(traditional pure gold setting) technique with diamonds, emeralds and a central cabochon ruby, with pendant
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Late 19th Century Indian Diamond Ruby Spinel Almandine Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
alternately rubies, spinel, almandine, and emerald. The diamond in each pendant is set in a silver mount. Five
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 22k Gold, Silver

Pair of Antique Indian Diamond and Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of 19th century Indian earrings with gold,silver diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The
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Indian Dangle Earrings

Exquisite 3.50 CT Pie-Cut Emerald Diamond Earrings A Timeless Statement
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Indulge in the brilliance of these stunning 3.50 carat pie-cut emerald diamond earrings
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Platinum 950 Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Center is 1 carat Emerald cut GIA Diamond F VS, sides are 0.50 carat bullet cut diamond. Mounted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond of 8.80ct total weight and 11.00ct of Natural Emerald Oval Cut set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

10 carat face up emerald cut piecut diamond ear studs
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
wear/ office wear /evening wear. A 10 carat Emerald cut diamond pair costs 10 times the price of these
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Enamel Gold Peacock and Flower Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
petals, Diamonds, emeralds and enamel on the border of the ring and below as well. The center of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

3.82 cts Rose Cut Diamonds And Natural Emerald Studs Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Emerald Earrings Studs in 18K Gold. Gold Weight - 11.634
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat a Statement Ring with Contemporary Design
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a touch of glamour to your look with this streamlined cocktail Emerald ring featuring lustrous
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Gold Emerald-Style Piecut Diamond Huggie Drop Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, these earrings feature an exquisite emerald-cut illusion design
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

"Karn Phul Jumkha" Antique Indian Gold Emerald Pearl Enamel Peacock Earrings
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
shape pendant, set with diamonds, and hung with pearls and blue glass beads and one emerald bead. The
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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems. Recreation of Jewelry or
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Bayco 47.05 Carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Silver Ring
By Bayco
Located in New York, NY
the fabulous jewels of the Indian Maharajas. Majestic diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Silver

Bayco 11.28 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Silver Ring
By Bayco
Located in New York, NY
Colombian emerald, certified by AGL and C.Dunaigre, set atop a pillow of pavé colorless diamonds and held in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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

2 carat face up Bezel set emerald piecut diamond suspended on a gold ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This pair of earrings is made with 1.10 carat diamonds in composite setting giving a look of 4
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mughal Empire Burma Ruby Emerald Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold. Gemstones: Burma ruby, Colombian emerald, and blue sapphire. Total carat
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Indian Pendant Jade and Precious Gems In Gold
Located in London, GB
, emeralds and diamonds.
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20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 24k Gold

Antique Indian Precious Gem Gold Armlet Cuff Bracelet
Located in London, GB
interlocking vertical units, each set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The semi-circular ends are set with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 24k Gold

Indian Antique Necklace with Precious Gems and Pearls
Located in London, GB
'tanmani' style is kundan (traditional pure gold setting) set with diamonds and rubies with a cluster of
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indian Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
stones are foil backed imitation emeralds. Two more Indian cut diamonds are set at the bottom and the top
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Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indian Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
stones are foil backed imitation emeralds. Two more Indian cut diamonds are set at the bottom and the top
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Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, 18k Gold

Maharaja "Bajuband" of Gold and Diamonds
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Maharaja "Bajuband" of gold and 175 diamonds arranged in diagonal patterns. 6 tiny
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Indian Antique Seven Strand Necklace With Precious Gem Stones and Pearls
Located in London, GB
with rare yellow sapphires (Indian topaz), rubies and emeralds. The necklace terminates on each side
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 24k Gold

Multi Gem Nine Planet Necklace
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
, Diamond,Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz and Cat's eye chrysoberyl< Each representing one of the 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, To...

Victorian Gold and Gem Set Tortoise Brooch
Located in London, GB
Set with 2 small and bright Burma Rubies, a pear shape and a round Columbian Emerald and 8 Indian
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Antique 1870s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Indian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
By Anuj Shah
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gold Backed & Silver Topped Emerald Bead, Rose & Mine Diamond Earrings made from Antique
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Vintage 1950s Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

19th Century Indian Emerald Diamond Bena Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique, 19th Century, Indian enamel head bena pendant, centering a big table cut foliated emerald
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K antique Emerald diamond polki indian ring
Located in Bangkok,, TH
the emerald is surrounded by natural full cut diamonds, followed by triangle shape uncut diamond
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1950s Indian Carved Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A peculiar ring carved out of a 50ct Colombian emerald, highlighted with a rose cut diamond on a
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Vintage 1950s Indian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 24k Gold

Indian 14K Gold Jade Emerald Bead Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Indian Mughal 14K Yellow Gold necklace with a pendant. The necklace is made of 11.64 cts Emerald
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.98 carat Natural Colombian Emerald mounted on a Diamond pave white gold Ring.
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Early 2000s American Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Beads and cabochon rubies, beads and carved emeralds, faceted ruby beads, circular-cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Magnificent Indian Maharajah Style Emerald Ruby Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A bold necklace set with 773.86 cts. of forty-six baroque shape emerald beads, twenty-three round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

25 Carat Emerald Beads Chandelier 18K Earring With 2.23 Carat Diamond
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Introducing an exquisite pair of earrings that embody luxury and elegance: the 25 Carat Emerald
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2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Indian Emerald Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate indian emerald diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 71 vintage or 110 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect indian emerald diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 indian emerald diamond from Bochic, Malpani Jewels and VR Jewels — 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 cabochon and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a indian emerald diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is an Indian Emerald Diamond?

Prices for a indian emerald diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $116 and can go as high as $6,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,501.

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.  

Questions About Indian Emerald Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Emeralds are 20 times rarer than diamonds. Therefore, typically emeralds are more expensive than diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, an emerald is typically worth more than a comparable diamond. These stones are expensive due to their rarity.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An emerald cut diamond is amongst the most unique gems in the world. Only 3% of the worlds diamonds are emerald cut. They have linear facets and a large table which gives off a hall-of-mirrors effect of light and dark planes. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • The main differences of baguette cut diamonds and emerald cut diamonds are its shape and faceting. The shape of the baguette tends to be more elongated. The baguette also has 14 facets while the emerald has 58.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The difference between baguette and emerald cut diamonds is their shape. While both a baguette cut and an emerald diamond are characterized by a rectangular shape and simple step cut facets, baguette cuts feature pointed corners while emerald cuts have wedge shaped polished corners.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.