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Retro Citrine 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One retro citrine 14K rose gold cocktail ring centering one prong set, square emerald cut rich
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

9.85 Carat Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold, citrine and diamond ring. Set with an emerald cut golden orangen citrine
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1980s American Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Citrine and Ruby Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K rose gold Citrine: 1 emerald cut = 35.32ct Ruby: 8 round cut Ring Size: 7 (please
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Wire Work Large Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Light Yellow Color
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

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

Vintage Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
, emeralds, rubies and citrines, circa 1960. This bold and playful piece is comprised of three angular 18
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

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

Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 9K Yellow and White Gold. This Bracelet has 0.15 of White Brilliant Cut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pear...

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.15 of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.30 Carats of Round Cut Emeralds, Rubies and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pear...

Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.15 of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.30 Carats of Round Cut Emeralds, Rubies and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pear...

Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.15 of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.30 Carats of Round Cut Emeralds, Rubies and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pear...

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has 0.80 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has 0.80 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has 0.80 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has 0.80 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Amethyst Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.70 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This bracelet
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.70 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.70 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This bracelet has 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire White Gold Plate Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This bracelet has 0.80 Carats of Natural Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

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

Sabbadini Milano Agate Beads Necklace in 18kt Gold 45 Cts of Natural Gemstones
By Sabbadini
Located in Miami, FL
citrines. Between the spacers and the spheres are 20 beads of 6 mm carved from natural Colombian emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

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Agate, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...

Domenique Aurientis Gem Collar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful wide band of braide gilt metal with large cut glass citrine, emerald and ruby colored
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Cartier Retro Ruby and Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
precious metals. Retro jewels often feature massive, emerald-cut aquamarines, citrines and amethyst
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1940 s Retro Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Retro jewels often feature massive, emerald-cut aquamarines, citrines and amethyst, accented with
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Retro Emerald Cut Citrine Ruby Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald cut citrine ruby and rose gold ring size 4 ½ circa 1940. Love it because it caught
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1940s American Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Earrings in Emerald Cut Citrines in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
These Bold and glamorous earrings are set in 18k Rose gold with 20 carats each of emerald cut
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Rose Gold

18 Karat Filigree White Gold and Emerald Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine emerald-cut Citrine cocktail ring With an Art Deco style 18-karat white gold filigree
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Original 1950s 12.10 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By BERCA
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Original 1950's 12.10 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Rose Gold Setting Chic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald-Cut Citrine – Spanish Jewel
Located in Heemstede, NL
This pre-loved vintage ring features a beautifully faceted emerald-cut citrine, exuding both
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1970s Spanish Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Emerald, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Retro. Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, Circa 1935. They feature stepped Emerald Cut Citrines nested in four pronged attachments accented with a
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 28 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely magnificent antique monumental 28 Carat emerald cut Citrine Ring with Ruby
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

Retro 14 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Walton Co.
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely magnificent 14 Carat emerald cut Citrine ring accented by 6 sparkling white Diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

17.68 Carat Total Emerald Cut Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
grams Natural Citrine Quartz: 17.47 ctw Citrine cut: Emerald Citrine color: Brownish-Orange Natural
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

1940s Retro Emerald Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring 19 Carat Gemstone 14K Gold Diamond
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gemstone: Natural Citrine Carat Weight: 19.10 Cut: Emerald step cut Color: Golden yellow Clarity
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive 137.38 Carat Total Emerald Cut Citrine Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
citrine pendant makes a truly stunning statement. The impressive emerald cut natural citrine stone is a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

24.20 Carat Emerald Cut Orange Citrine Cocktail Ring in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich cocktail ring showcasing a 24.20 emerald cut citrine set in a polished 14k rose gold.
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

44ct Citrine Cocktail Ring Retro Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Square Emerald Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
. Emerald cut citrine measures 22mm (estimated at 44 carats). The citrine is in good condition with light
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring 1960’s/1970’s Citrine Emerald Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Magnificent emerald-cut citrine ring dating from the 1960s/1970s. Featuring an elegant 18-carat
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1950s French Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge 44 Carat Citrine Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
emerald cut citrine measures 30mm x 18mm (estimated at 44 carats). The citrine is in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge 35ct Citrine Ring Vintage 60s 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish large vintage citrine ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Emerald cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes citrine silver Gold men s Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes 18kt and Sterling Silver Ring set with an Emerald cut Citrine. Ca 1950-60. French
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1950s Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine

AJD Vintage Bracelet of Cultured Pearls and Citrines in 18k Yellow Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Vintage Cultured Pearl and Emerald Cut Citrine Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold Elevate your
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Large Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb vintage cocktail ring set with a wonderful large emerald cut citrine set between elegant
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Citrine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
Interesting setting for this emerald cut citrine ring in which the shank extends around the stone
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Schreiner 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two-Row Emerald Cut 137.00 Carat Citrine Bracelet
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
example of their fine craftsmanship. Twenty two emerald cut citrine stones are bezel set in this two row
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1990s German Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18K Rose Gold Citrine Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro 18k rose gold citrine ring centering one prong set, emerald cut citrine weighing 42.30 ct
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oversize Golden Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
is a real eye-catcher. The perfectly cut emerald cut Citrine exhibits a beautiful saturation of color
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1960s Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Judith Ripka Three-Stone Citrine Diamond Textured 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka cocktail ring featuring three emerald cut citrines and four small round brilliant
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Late 20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s emerald cut Citrine cocktail ring. The Citrine is approximately 13.08 carats and is set
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1960s Unknown Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Deep, rich-toned orangey citrine ring featuring one emerald cut citrine weighing 75 ct. in a high
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20th Century Retro Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Citrine, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold citrine, sapphire and diamond ring. Circa 1940. Set with an emerald cut
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1940s American Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chic Citrine Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold beads worked along either shank. This impressive emerald cut golden Citrine, weighing
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1960s Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold

13 Carat Citrine Diamond Earrings Gold Art Deco Style Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Art Deco Style - Retro Earrings with 13 Carats of emerald cut Citrine gems with
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut Citrine

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

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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.