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Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural
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20th Century Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Vintage Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Assorted Precious Colored Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and cabochon colored stones ranging from rubies, emeralds, sapphires, tourmaline, amethyst, garnet
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tou...

Guanyin Goddess Ring Carved Coral Gemstone Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Coral is carved in the form of Guanyin measuring 35mm x 20mm. Ten rubies are estimated at
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

16.50ct Aquamarine Gemstone Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
an estimated 1.80 carats of cabochon cut emeralds, blue sapphires and rubies. The aquamarine is in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to the early 20th century with this truly remarkable ring, a testament to the
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20th Century Indian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three stone Diamond Ring
Three stone Diamond Ring
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
David Webb Trio of Gemstone Rings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
a ruby; one an emerald and one a sapphire. All of the stones are cabochon cut. The rings are size
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Multi-Gem Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are vividly colored emerald beads, ruby beads, and sapphire beads, arranged in a whimsical and
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20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Diamond Stacking Band
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Stacking Band Green Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Stacking Ring, this variation
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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, 18k Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet in suite to this ring. Emerald: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (6 x 4.5 x 3.5
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Multi-Gem Bombe Form Platinum Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship, masterfully set in platinum and gold. At its heart lies a magnificent 11-carat oval cabochon
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural ring Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink, 15 Carats Natural Tanzanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Multistone Modernist 3 Piece Stacking Ring Set Size 6 #18864
Located in Washington Depot, CT
stacking ring set features three round brilliant cut diamonds, one round cabochon natural emerald, one
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20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Lucky 9-Gemstone Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
9-Gems (Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Blue Zircon, Moon
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2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Multi Gemstone Thai Princess Harem Ring
Located in Derby, NY
petals, surrounded by a vibrant constellation of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, yellow sapphire, coral, and
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Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Garn...

Bulgari Gold Earrings and Ring Set with Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Monaco, MC
Bulgari Earrings and Ring in yellow gold, white gold set with cabochon cut emerald and rubies
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

NARDI Venice 1960 Tutti-Frutti Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Color Gems
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
rare ring was carefully crafted in the in solid yellow of 18 karats with accents in white gold for the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural multi color Sapphires and Rubies - 3 carat This Ring is from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ascending Opal Moonface ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
inclusions Other gemstones: moissanites, lab emerald and lab ruby 💍This ring will be made for order 💍
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Ascending Opal Moonface ring
Ascending Opal Moonface ring
$426 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Handcut Onyx. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring is available also with a central Emerald, Ruby or a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Ring Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

7.02 Carat Natural Caribbean Water Opal and Diamond Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1.27 Carat Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal. Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

“Capri” Blue Sapphire Rose Cut Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k...

Royal Siam Thai Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
tier of this ring features a bezel set star ruby cabochon while the rest of the bezel is covered with
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Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Retro Gold 3.25 Carat Natural Diamond Multicolor Cab Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold magnificent statement ring set with a cabochon ruby, emerald, and sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Solid 9K White Gold Natural Amethyst Diamond Band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A minimalist accented ring, made entirely of 9K White Gold, set with a single vibrant 6x4mm
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Features: 18K white gold band ring Carved coral flower centerpiece Sapphires, rubies, and emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” White Opal Cocktail Ring with Rodorite White Topaz Set In 22K .
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” White Opal Cocktail Ring with Rodorite & White Topaz Natural White Opal cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies. The back has a "c" clasp and a hook so you can wear
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20th Century Byzantine Brooches

Materials

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

Huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, Natural Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds Size 9
Located in New York, NY
The huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, adorned with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Diamonds in size 9
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20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3 Bracelets Set Sapphires Rubies Diamonds Emeralds Necklace Сhoker White Gold
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Three bracelets of identical design, decorated with cabochon and calibré-cut Emeralds, Sapphires
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald Moonstone Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Moonstone Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

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

Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
carved and cabochon natural emeralds. The curvaceous border glistens with round cut diamonds and lines of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. message ring similar to REGARD and DEAREST rings
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldCuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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1990s Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldCuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round shaped ruby cabochon weighing approximately 0.72 carat Transparent medium purplish red in color
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
jeweller Meister Zurich. The brooch festures 3 top quality colored stones like Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
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Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

22K Gold Leopard Head Brooch - Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Baroque Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold Weight: 33.06 grams Stone Details: Emeralds (ER): 2 pieces Rubies (RR): 56 pieces
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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Ruby Emerald Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
tusk, tail and legs are in gold, its back is adorned with two rubies, two sapphires and an emerald, and
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Vintage 1960s African Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace Earring and Bracelet Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
cabochon rubies and diamonds set in diamond shaped gold pieces. The center section is strung on 6 strands
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

French Lucky Elephant Emerald Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as a lucky elephant with ruby
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
the setting sun. Set with a faceted emerald, ruby and diamond, a cabochon ruby and sapphire and two
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1950s Emerald Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird of Paradise
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a line of calibrated emeralds, round rubies sprinkled on its plumage and modern brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Hammered 18K Gold Clover Earrings Ruby Sapphire Emerald by David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Hammered 18K Gold Clover Earrings, showcasing exquisite Cabochon Ruby
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Handcrafted 18kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and
Located in Bergamo, BG
. Key Features: 18kt white gold Natural emeralds, sapphires, and rubies (cabochon cut) Brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

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

White Diamond Emerald Ruby Mediterranean Red Coral Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Nouveau. These Earrings are available with main central Rubies, Blue Sapphires or Emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow G...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...

1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a chrysoprase pearl, the
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...

9.21 Cts F/VS1 AIG Round Diamonds Zambian Emerald Burma Ruby Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Emerald Weight : Pear Shape Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cut of 6.05 carats Ruby Weight : 1.50 carats Burma
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Ruby Emerald Cabochon Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ruby emerald cabochon gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect ruby emerald cabochon gold ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing ruby emerald cabochon gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Bulgari and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our ruby emerald cabochon gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 37 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby Emerald Cabochon Gold Ring?

The price for a ruby emerald cabochon gold ring starts at $535 and tops out at $124,595 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,733.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.