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GIA Cetified 4 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D COLOR VS1 Clarity
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA-Certified 4 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – D Color, VS1 Clarity A Timeless Masterpiece of
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Statement 4 ct Emerald Cut Emerald and Graduated Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 4 ct Emerald-cut Emerald pendant on a 24-inch, 5ct half-graduated Diamond and half
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

6.03 ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Band
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
to any outfit. The ring features 10 natural emerald cut diamonds weighing 3.10 ct and graded G-H in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6
Located in New York, NY
**4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6** A classic ring
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

8.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 4 Ct Diamond Ring Platinum, Estate 6.5 Unisex
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 8.5 Carat Emerald cut Emerald and 4 ct of Round brilliant
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 4 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, Estate Gold: 14 Karat
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

20 Ct Fine Emerald Cabochon & 4 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
20 Ct Fine Emerald Cabochon & 4 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Earrings Emerald Diamond
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

C. Dunaigre Heart Shape 12 Ct. Emerald 4 Ct. Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring that exemplifies elegance and sophistication. At the center is a
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

8.5 Ct Natural Oval Emerald Bead & 4 Ct Rose cut Diamond Brooch /Pin 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
8.5 Ct Natural Oval Emerald Bead & 4 Ct Rose cut Diamond Brooch/Pin in 18 Karat white Gold. The
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Statement 6.5 ct Emerald cut Emerald and Graduated Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 6.5 ct Emerald-cut Emerald pendant on a 24-inch, graduated Diamond necklace with 11ct
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4 Ct. Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald cut diamond, certified by GIA flanked by two half moon diamonds at each side Carat Weight:4 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle / Eternity / Wedding Band / Anniversary Ring 4.6 mm wide
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

HARAKH 1 1/4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Emerald Cascade Pendant
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, 2 Round Rose Cut Brilliant Diamonds & 3 Emerald dripping delicately. Beautifully designed, these
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 1.21 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond G VVS1 Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 emerald cut diamond of 1.21 Ct (7.54 mm. x 5.75 mm. – G
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Late 20th Century European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.97 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Band
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A natural emerald cut natural ceylon sapphire and diamond eternity band is a stunning and timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

6 Ct. Green Emerald Cluster Marquise Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approx 4 carats set in 18k white gold.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 18k White Gold 0.70 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring and 4 baguettes
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
enhances the milgrain-set diamonds. The central emerald cut diamond is magnified by four additional
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 4 Ct diamonds earrings in White
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond and Emerald Gemstone Cluster Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
from the Cascade Collection are studded with 2 pear-cut emeralds, 18 rose-cut pear diamonds, and 2
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 3 3/4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond & Emerald Gemstone Cluster Pendant
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Cascade Collection are studded with 3 pear-cut emeralds, 9 rose-cut pear diamonds, and 5 brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 4 Ct diamonds earrings in White
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 17.5 Ct Emerald-Cut Green Tourmaline 0.30 ct Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The ring features an emerald-cut tourmaline Measuring 19.00mm x 13.00mm x 9.65mm Weighing in at
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Platinum in a timeless stunning design taking the shape from the centre Emerald cut Diamond with a
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

15 Ct Pear Hydro Emerald & 4 Ct Diamond Pendent/Necklace 18 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
15 Ct Pear Hydro Emerald & 4 Ct Diamond Pendent/Necklace 18 Kt White Gold large, breathtaking
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

IGI Certified 2.25 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
IGI Certified 2.25 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
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20th Century European Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4 Ct Oval Shape Emerald & 1.5 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Surrounding the emeralds are brilliant round cut diamonds, all of VS quality, which shimmer with extreme
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14.90 Ct Emerald 2.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, rare for this size Emeralds Surrounding border of old transitional cut Diamonds for 2.80 Ct TCW
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

HARAKH 1 1/3 CT Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond, Emerald & Paraiba Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
earrings from the Cascade Collection are studded with 2 oval and 2 cushion Paraiba, 4 Emerald and Diamonds
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. This stunning ring
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Late 20th Century Colombian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural 4 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
emerald's beauty is accented by three brilliant cut diamonds on each side, totaling 0.30 ct. Photos taken
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut 0.44 ct Halo Engagement Ring Diamond Band Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Soleste Halo with a Diamond Band
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 6.81 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.60 Ct Diamond Trilogy ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Certified emerald cut natural Colombian emerald of 6.81 Ct (10.93 mm. x 10.63 mm. – 2 trillion cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 14.90 Ct Zambian Emeralds 3.90 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
with 4 pieces of Zambian Emeralds , in perfect cut, fine quality and grade, spectacular vivid green, of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 16.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 5.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect oval and pear cut , of 16,00 carats, vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 16.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 5.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect oval and pear cut , of 16,00 carats, vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Beauvince Bridget 3 Stone Ring (10.31 ct Emerald Cut GIA Diamond) in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Center Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Weight: 10.31 Center Diamond Color: K Diamond Clarity
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

AIG Certified 8.60 Ct Zambian Emeralds 4.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Massafra, IT
. Magnificent come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds of 8,60 carats, fine quality and grade
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
grams and is a size 6. The center stone is a natural emerald cut diamond weighing 4.02 ct, with an F
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate Gold: 18 Karat white gold , Weight: 8 gram Two
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Beauvince Ariel 3 Stone Ring (5.82 ct Emerald Cut IVVS2 IGI Diamond) in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The clean defined lines of this 3 diamond Emerald Cut engagement ring are reflection of strength
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

3.58 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald & 0.8 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Total diamonds 0.80ct Weight of 18 Karat white gold is 4 gm Emerald: 3.58 Ct Cut: Cushion/ Emerald Cut
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 12.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 3.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings. Wearings jewelry can instantly uplift our mood, adding
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 11.55 Ct Zambian Emeralds 5.53 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Massafra, IT
refined style, in 18k gold with 4 pieces of natural Zambia emeralds in cut emeralds of 11.55 carats, fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.75 Ct Pear & Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-13054 Gross Wt. :- 6.48 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.73 gm Diamond Wt. :- 3.75 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco .70 Ct Colombian Emerald . 75 Ct. Diamond Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Colombian Emeralds, rectangular faceted cut .70 Ct (6.5 x 5,4 mm.) Diamonds : 4 larger old mine cut and 18
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.07 Ct Round Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 2.07 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Cetified 4 Ct. Emerald Trillion side Ring D COLOR VS1 Clarity
Located in Chicago, IL
TIMELESS ELEGANCE: 4 Carat GIA-Certified Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring ✨ A masterpiece of
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Estate 2.92 Ct Emerald 5.0 Ct F/G VVS Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
natural Emeralds totaling 2.92 Ct (7.7 x 5.2 mm average)– pear and brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 118.61 Ct Zambian Emeralds 10.48 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
natural diamonds , in round brilliant cut, 8,52 carats, F color VS clarity. Earrings come in 18k gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 6.80 Ct Zambia Emeralds Diamonds 1.37 Ct 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
. Earrings come with 4 pieces natural Zambia emeralds, in oval cut, fine quality, minor oil, and 46 pieces of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Cert Natural Zambian Emerald & 95 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Finest Zambian Emeralds & 95 Carat Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Bracelet
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1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.20 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.45 Ct Diamond Trinity 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
.) – 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.45 Ct (J/K-VVS/VS) UK size: M 1/4 US size: 6.25 Measures
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

0.96 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Emerald Cut Diamond Spring Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.96 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 52.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 7.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Massafra, IT
emeralds , cabochon cut, 52 carats, and natural diamonds top quality 7,50 carats F/VS. Handcrafted by
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Cut Ear Studs Earrings total 0.40 ct TW VS made in Italy Great
Located in Viena, Viena
if emerald cut diamond, then please in best quality, otherwise the effect is not given, here we
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2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

British .50 Ct. Diamond Emerald Sapphire 18 KT Eternity ring
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds totaling approx .25 Ct – 3 round faceted cut natural emeralds totaling approx .10 Ct- 3 round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
centerpiece is a breathtaking 4 ct Natural Emerald Cut diamond, with h color, vs1 clarity, and excellent
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

AIG Certified 50.20 Carat Zambia Emeralds Diamonds 4 Ct 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
natural diamonds, special cut, of 4 carats, F/VS . This earrings are a piece of art of high jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

AIG Certified 6.20 Ct Rubies Emerald Sapphires 1.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earring
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds earrings in contemporary design, so glamour
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.87 Ct. Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.58 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.82 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.53 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.58 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

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4 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 ct emerald cut diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 4 ct emerald cut diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 4 ct emerald cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 4 ct emerald cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 4 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

The price for a 4 ct emerald cut diamond starts at $616 and tops out at $4,450,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,750.

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.