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GIA Certified 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5 carat emerald cut diamond set in luxurious platinum, exuding elegance and sophistication. The
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald Earring & 2 Ct Diamond , Rose cut Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald cut Emerald Earring & 2 Ct Diamond , Rose cut Diamond Earring This
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2010s Hoop Earrings

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 1, 5 Ct of Emerald Cut Diamond on Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
Exclusive solitaire ring in 18k gold with a natural diamond emerald cut 1,5 carats, G/SI1. Complete
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
5 Carat Emerald cut diamond earrings approximately 5 ct total weight. The diamonds are G-H in color
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

ct 3, 90 Emerald and ct 5, 35 Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold composed of a central emerald surrounded by a crown of diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified Insignificant Traditional 5 ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Insignificant Traditional 5 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings 5 Carat finest
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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

C. Dunaigre 5 Ct. Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut diamonds emerald weighing 6.15 carats Size 6 Platinum Accompanied by C.Dunaigre report
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.85 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.85 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum size 3.75 i am selling
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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5 Ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Side 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural 5 carat Colombian Emerald and 6-stone round cut diamond cluster side stone ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.11 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.49 Ct Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
3.11 Ct Finest Emerald in Emerald cut Shape & 0.49 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.25 Its a
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

8.41 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.53 Ct Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
8.41 Ct Finest Emerald in Emerald cut Shape & 0.53 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7 Its a brand
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

4.85 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.92 Ct Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
4.85 Ct Finest Emerald in Emerald cut Shape & .92 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7 Its a brand
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Green Enamel 0, 5 ct Solitaire Ring 18k White Gold 49 Diamonds 0.87 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
gold/yellow gold Vitreous enamel: emerald green Diamonds: 49 diamonds total 0.87 ct G VS brilliant cut
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2010s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

AGL Certified Minor 5.29 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
in the ring Platinum 10 gm Diamonds: approximate 2.5 ct Emerald: 5.29 Ct Origin : Colombia Color
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 8 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Pendant, 14KWG Chain
Located in New York, NY
Cut Zambian Emerald Pendant with approximately 0.65 ct of diamond Halo with 14 Karat White Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Natural Untreated Eternity Band Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
approximately 5 grams. Contains 24 natural emerald cut diamonds which add to approx. 5 Ct color F - G clarity
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

AGL Certified 13.10 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 13.10 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Ring A classic, cocktail
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

5 Ct Oval Shape Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond Pendant 14 Kt White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat White Gold With Chain This
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

13 Ct Zambian Heart Cut Emerald & 1.5 Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 8.5
Located in New York, NY
13 Ct Zambian Heart Cut Emerald & 1.5 Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 8.5 This classic ring
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald-Cut 4.61 ct. Diamond Eternity Band, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 4.61 ct. Natural Diamond Emerald-Cut Diamond Eternity Band made in 18k White Gold. The
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings Set in White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
earrings total) Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing approximately 5 ct total weight. The diamonds are G-I
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2010s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

7 Ct Natural Emerald 1 Ct Brilliant cut Diamond Brooch /Pin 18 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7 Ct Natural Emerald 1 Ct Brilliant cut Diamond Brooch /Pin 18 Kt White Gold The exact weight of
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring size 6
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

1.25 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 0.85 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1.25 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 0.85 Ct Natural Pave Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.5Ct Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.75 Ct Diamond & Rose cut Diamond Earring 18KG
Located in New York, NY
2.2Ct Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.75 Ct Diamond & Rose cut Diamond Earring 18KG This exquisite
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 11 Ct Pear Cut COLOMBIAN Emerald & 1 Ct Each Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 11 Ct Colombian Pear Emerald Diamond with GIA certified 1 ct each solitaire diamond
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2010s Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

7 Ct Finest Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 9
Located in New York, NY
7 Ct Finest Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 9 This classic ring
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

12Ct Carved Emerald & 5 Ct Rose Diamond Dangling Post Earrings 22 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12Ct Carved Emerald & 5 Ct Rose Diamond Dangling Post Earrings 22 Kt Yellow Gold Discover elegance
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2010s Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 22k 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

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Pear Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7, is a
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Bezel set emerald cut moissanite ring. Emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

5.82 Ct Natural Colombian Cushion Cut Emerald & 3 Ct RoseCut Diamond Ring 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 5.82 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald & 3 Ct Rose cut Yellow
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 3.67 Ct Emerald Drop 2.20 Ct Diamond Long eardrops
Located in Napoli, IT
1.92 Ct (9 x 5 – 9 x 6 mm.) – 88 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 2.20 Ct (G/VVS) Measures: 42 x
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Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

6x8mm Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
6x8mm Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring size 4.5 in 14 K white
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Decô Ring Ct 5, 54 of Zambia Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive Art Deco design in 18k gold with Zambia emerald ct 5,54 and two side diamonds emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

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18k Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
total approximately 5 carats, accompanied by brilliant round cut diamonds. Each emerald is 2.5 ct . The
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yello Gold
Located in New York, NY
total approximately 5 carats, accompanied by brilliant round cut diamonds. Each emerald is 2.5 ct . The
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

28 ct Drops Amethyst, Round and Emerald Cut Diamonds, 18kt White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amethyst drops surrounded by 0.44 ct of emerald cut diamonds and a round diamonds row (1.13 ct). These
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Vintage 1970s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.96 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
green color flanked by two trillion cut diamonds. The emerald has good color saturation and sparkle
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

2.5 Carat 5 Stone Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Carats Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2.5 ct total weight Five 5-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Wedding Band / Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Emerald Cut E Color 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sophisticated step-cut facets. 🔍 Diamond Details • Carat Weight: 5.01 ct • Shape & Cut: Emerald Cut • Color
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

6x8mm Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring size6
Located in New York, NY
6x8mm Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring size 6 in 14 K white
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

18kt White Gold Brooch with Emeralds & 2.7 Ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
ct Emerald: 5 Emeralds together 1.9 ct Material: 18kt white gold Measurements: 64 mm x 10.8 mm
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5 Round Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
, the center stone is a Natural Round Brilliant Cut diamond weighing 5.06 ct, E in color, VVS2 in
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2010s Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond

GIA Certified 5 Carat Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - 5 ct Total Weight This stunning three
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Dainty 5-Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This engagement ring features 5 emerald cut diamonds weighing total 0.70 ct. set in 14K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Cetified 5 Ct. Square Emerald Trapezoid side Ring G COLOR VVS2 Clarity
Located in Chicago, IL
TIMELESS ELEGANCE: 5 Carat GIA-Certified Square Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring ✨ A masterpiece of
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

3.8 Ct Finest Zambian Cushion Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold , 7.5
Located in New York, NY
3.8 Ct Finest Zambian Cushion Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 7.5 This classic
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

7 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald & 3.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6.2
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring features a 7 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald set alongside 3.5 Carats of
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

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5 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5 ct emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 55 vintage editions and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 ct emerald cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 5 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. 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 mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our 5 ct emerald cut diamond for sale are for women, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 5 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

On average, a 5 ct emerald cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $10,750, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $4,450,000 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.

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.