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Vintage 8.30 Carat Citrine and 1.20 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 8.30 carat emerald cut citrine and 1.20 carat diamond, 18 karat
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1950s French Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 15.71 Ct Citrine and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive feature 15.71 Carat emerald cut citrine. The pierced decorated and tapering ring shoulders
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1940s Unknown Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Citrine and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One citrine and diamond 18K yellow gold leaf motif ring centering one prong set, emerald cut
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s/1960s Emerald Citrine Quartz Old Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-century emerald-cut citrine quartz and old-cut diamond cocktail or dress ring in platinum
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

Retro 1950s Citrine Diamond 14 Karat Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut citrine, saturated golden honey in color Basket set in polished gold
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1950s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Citrine CZ Ring Size 8.25 #18690
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features a large emerald cut citrine stone (11.85mm x 9.95mm) with cz side accents set in sterling silver
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Retro Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin Citrine Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
features a golden emerald cut citrine of approximately 30 carats surrounded by 10 natural unheated
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1940s American Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1960s Citrine Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
cut citrine. It has an openwork mount and the band is gadrooned. Length: 1.48 cm, Width: 1.3 cm
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1960s French Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Yellow Gold and Citrine Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
cut citrine. It has an openwork mount and the band is gadrooned. Length: 1.48 cm, Width: 1.3 cm
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1970s French Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

210 Carat Citrine Pendant Brooch Retro Monumental 14 Karat Gold Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely magnificent monumental 210 Carat emerald cut Citrine Pendant or Brooch in a classic
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel French 1980 s Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Vintage Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut citrine measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm Transparent medium brownish orange - bezels
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1980s Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro Citrine Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut citrine measuring approximately 14.0 x 11.8 mm Transparent with strong
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge Vintage Tigers Eye Citrine Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Medallion Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
1970s). Emerald cut citrine measures 22mm x 20mm (estimated at 30 carats) is set upon tigers eye (2 1/4
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Huge 56.50C Citrine Ruby Ring Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Sz 7 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Emerald cut citrine measures 29mm x 19mm (estimated at 56.50 carats). Six cabochon cut rubies are
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1940s Retro 32.00 Carat Citrine 14 Karat Gold Link Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set emerald cut citrine weighing approximately 32.00 carats total, transparent light brownish
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

1960s Retro 125 Carats Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
angles of an emerald-cut citrine. The mount is made of gold threads. Weight of citrine: about 125 carats
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1960s French Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 22.85 Carat Citrine 2.65 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Yellow gold ring, 18 Karat. This splendid large gold ring boasts a magnificent claw set emerald cut
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1960s French Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

18K Gold Citrine Retro French Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful retro necklace in 18k yellow gold, France, 1940s. The centre stone is a big emerald cut
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1940s French Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Bangle with Amethyst and Citrine, 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - 750 yellow gold - Punched with the fineness - An emerald-cut citrine of approx. 41
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold

Vintage 70s Flip Ring Diamond Citrine 8.5 Fine Estate 2 in 1 Reversible Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Emerald cut citrine is estimated at 0.80 carats. The citrine is in very good condition and free of cracks
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Retro Emerald cut Citrine Ring - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Citrine, Diamonds Features: 5 carat
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Retro Rose Gold Citrine Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Descending therefrom is a row of emerald cut citrines, followed by polished barrels of 18 karat rose gold
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1940s Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold

Impressive 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. The central emerald cut citrine is 'bright mid orangey yellow' and is eye clean, weighing 3.50 carat
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Gold Diamond Citrine Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
(40.6 cm) in length. The centerpiece is a large emerald-cut citrine, framed by sculptural gold details
Category

1940s Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Large emerald cut citrine measures 23mm x 17mm (estimated at 40 carats), accented with 18
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge Modernist Citrine Ring 18 Karat
Located in Litchfield, CT
cut citrine is the perfect choice in shape and hue for this mod seventies design. Meticulously
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1970s Modernist Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Large emerald cut citrine measures 23mm x 17mm (estimated at 40 carats), accented with 18
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 44.40 Carat Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Bangle From 1960
Located in Miami, FL
-cut citrine, radiating a warm golden glow with remarkable clarity and brilliance. Handcrafted in a
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Citrine Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a substantial emerald cut citrine measuring approximately 24.1 x 16.8 mm Transparent
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Flato Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous and chic clip created by Paul Flato in the 1940's. Features a nice emerald cut citrine set
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1940s American Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lambert Brothers Art Deco Citrine Ring, 23.35 Carats
By Lambert Brothers
Located in New Orleans, LA
23.35-carat emerald cut citrine. Its rich honey-cognac hue reflects light with remarkable depth and
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Citrine, Platinum

Marina B. French 1986 Citrine Diamond Onyx Pearl 18 Karat Gold Station Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a multi-strand bracelet with a geometric central station featuring an emerald cut
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Golden Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A 21.5-carat emerald-cut citrine with no visible inclusions and plenty of flash and sparkle resides
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

1940s 10.98 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
claw set 10.98ct emerald cut citrine. The citrine is flanked on either side by am applied column
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1940s Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1960s 17.40 Carats Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
emerald-cut citrine. On either side of the head, another gold pearl marks the start of the ring. Weight of
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1960s French Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.84 Carat Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
7.84 ct emerald cut citrine four claw set in relief to the centre of the design. The citrine is
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1980s British Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oversized Citrine Emerald Cut Cocktail Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Estate Ring with Oversized Citrine Set in 18Kt Yellow Gold. The Stone is Emerald Cut and
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Madeira Citrine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut Madeira citrine diamond gold cocktail ring circa 1970. Centering upon an emerald-cut
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1970s Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Elizabeth Locke Brooch Pin 18k Gold Citrine
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold (stamped), Venetian glass, mother-of-pearl and accented with six emerald cut citrines (total
Category

1980s American Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Citrine Emerald Cut Pendant with Yellow Gold Diamond Bale
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful piece of history. Citrine Emerald Cut with Yellow Gold and Diamond Bale. Estimated
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Emerald Cut Lemon Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1970's citrine diamond cocktail ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The emerald cut lemon
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Huge Emerald Cut Blue Topaz w/ Citrine Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
has an emerald cut and displays the most gorgeous sky blue color throughout its very large size with
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1980s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 43 Carat Citrine Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large vintage citrine pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 37 Carat Citrine Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large vintage citrine pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Hexagonal Madeira Citrine and Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold cocktail ring comprised of an over-sized hexagonal madeira citrine flanked by emeralds
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold and Bead Necklace with sapphire, emerald and citrine
By Illario
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 karat gold long chain with emerald, sapphire and citrine beads with yellow gold spacers and
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1970s Italian Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Rubies and Emeralds. This Bracelet has also Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Agate, Pearl
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Rubies and Emeralds. This Bracelet has also Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Agate, Pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds. This Bracelet has also Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Agate
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Citrine Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Round Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 3.00 Carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires. This Bracelet
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Blue Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds. This Bracelet has also Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Blue Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds. This Bracelet has also Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Blue Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds. This Bracelet has also Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Art Nouveau Ruby Blue Sapphire Emerald Peridot Citrine Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Beads. This Bracelet has 0.25 Carats of Rubies This Bracelet has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds This Bracelet
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...

Mid-Century Modern 13.00 Carat Step-Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This pristine soft yellow approximately 13.00 carat step-cut rectangular citrine set in a mid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Blue Sapphire Emerald Peridot Citrine Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow Gold Beads. This Bracelet has 0.25 Carats of Rubies This Bracelet has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphir...

Art Nouveau Ruby Blue Sapphire Emerald Peridot Citrine Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Beads. This Bracelet has 0.25 Carats of Rubies This Bracelet has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds This Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...

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Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage emerald cut citrine you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut alternatives. When shopping for a vintage emerald cut citrine, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine?

On average, a vintage emerald cut citrine at 1stDibs sells for $985, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,280 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.